277 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
SOLD
DEC 18, 2025
Listed by Karla Stagman, Compass, (949) 438-4340 . Bought with RE/MAX One

277 E 21st St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,352 sqft

$1,750,000

Last Sold: Dec 18, 2025
3% over list $1.7M
$1,294/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $10,360/mo*
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$1,750,000

Last Sold: Dec 18, 2025
3% over list $1.7M
$1,294/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $10,360/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,352 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Just Listed in Eastside Costa Mesa! Bathed in natural light and cooled by fresh ocean breezes, 277 E 21st Street is a charming single-level home set on a generous 7,200 sq ft lot in one of Costa Mesa’s most loved and sought-after neighborhoods. What truly sets this home apart is its location. Eastside Costa Mesa is known for its deep sense of community, long-standing pride of ownership, and the generations of families who continue to call it home. The lifestyle here is one of its biggest draws—walkability, friendly neighbors, and effortless access to everything that makes coastal living so appealing.
You’ll be within walking distance to top Newport-Mesa schools and just minutes from the scenic Newport Back Bay, local parks, and the world-class beaches of Newport Beach. The home is also close to the vibrant 17th Street corridor, where cafés, dining, fitness studios, and boutiques bring convenience and energy to everyday living. For commuters and travelers, the proximity to John Wayne Airport and quick access to the 55, 73, and 405 freeways make this location incredibly practical without sacrificing the coastal ease Eastside is known for. Opportunities to purchase in this neighborhood don’t come around often—homes are tightly held, and demand is consistently high. Take advantage of this opportunity to settle into one of Costa Mesa’s most treasured communities.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 19, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,294/sqft
Listed
180 days ago

Home Details for 277 E 21st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1352 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)Door: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding DoorsFlooring: Stone, VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: level, no stepsAccessibility: Safe Emergency Egress from HomeFloors: Stone, Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, Open, Patio, StoneFencing: BlockFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 8Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 10Parking: Boat,Door-Multi,Driveway,Electric Gate,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Paved,Private,Garage Faces Rear,RV Potential,RV Access/Parking,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow,Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, Repairs CosmeticParcel Number: 42621507

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,699,000Price Per Sqft: $1,294/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 03 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Eastside Central (Eccm)
School Information
Elementary School: KaiserJr High / Middle School: EnsignHigh School: Newport HarborHigh School District: Newport Mesa UnifiedWalk Score: 45

Community

Community Features: Curbs, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7200 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC25265187Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-294-5794Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42621507-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsPark
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Karla Stagman DRE #01984094, (949) 294-5794
Compass
Listing Team: Private Client Group OC
Bought with: Natalie Ruiz-Nelson DRE #01188588, RE/MAX One
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC25265187

Price History for 277 E 21st St

DatePriceEventSource
12/18/2025$1,750,000Sold
CRMLS #OC25265187
12/06/2025$1,699,000PendingCRMLS #OC25265187
12/04/2025$1,699,000ContingentCRMLS #OC25265187
11/23/2025$1,699,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC25265187

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.4M
$3.7KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$872
$3MoM
Available listings
144
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,638
Assessment$338,781
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 277 E 21st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
263 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,552,500
11/17/25
3
2
1,440
233 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,566
241 Sierks St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
07/16/25
3
2
1,242
186 Buoy St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
05/29/26
3
2
1,452
2147 Aster Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
04/30/26
4
2
1,575
300 Alva Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,512
2080 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
10/16/25
3
2
1,861
224 Pauline Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
04/15/26
2
2
1,323

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What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 985 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Kayla Marie
    "Public transit is amazing in this city, bus comes every 20 mins in most areas here (: Even riding my bike is a great way to get around, everything is super close and I have really enjoyed the mostly flat streets and bike lanes provided by the city"
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  • Luka J
    "Close to all freeways. My commute is only 12-18 minutes depending on traffic. Even with traffic I have access to backstreets if needed."
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  • Lyndsay Jackson
    "Eastside Costa Mesa is a family friendly neighborhood. Backbay is a good place to exercise and meet up with friends for a casual walk "
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  • ssbiken
    "It’s a safe neighborhood very nice community park.well lit has pool, tennis, racket ball courts clean bathrooms and out side shower after swimming in the pool to rinse off"
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  • Albert Luu
    "OC Fair holding events weekly and Segerstrom Performing Art Center having great events weekly. Also the availability of many restaurants all within a short drive. "
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  • Mrobbins055
    "It’s on the boarder of Newport and Costa Mesa and it feels very safe. I walk with my baby and dog daily."
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  • ssbiken
    "You can walk to the mall and grocery store if you wanted to.The bus is within walking distance. Nice area to live for people with children."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
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  • ssbiken
    "A well kept environment owner show that they are proud of their community. It is a great place to raise children, dog friendly and close to stores, restaurants, and local mall."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "A mix of old and new homes with generous sprinkles of rentals. Very walk-friendly with a neighborhood feel. Lots of spots to eat and grab drinks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "The back bay is by far the best benefit of living in this neighborhood. Lots of noise from the airport but you get used to it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
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  • Maria M.
    "Very important for parents to know that our neighborhoods are over populated and unfortunately we no longer have the the city of Costa Mesa code enforcement making sure codes are being enforced. To many fast food restaurants that people litter and drive very fast in residential areas. "
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  • Crashowe
    "Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
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  • Cristina
    "People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
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  • Sheryldye
    "Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
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  • Jimmy H.
    "Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
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  • Lauriehipp
    "My neighborhood provides great public access and well lit sidewalks. We have a well working traffic lights and signs for us to get directions. "
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  • Nicweinstein
    "Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
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  • Kathyjanulis
    "I live very close to the 55 freeway making it very easy to get around... I’m also very close to the airport which makes it convenient. "
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  • Kym M.
    "OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
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  • Sarah T.
    "I live in a gated community and feel safer that way. I would say the surrounding apartments/neighborhoods aren’t as nice as my community but if you drive 2-3min in each direction it’s a lot nicer over there. Like that I’m only 15min away from the beach too"
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  • Diego_diaz90
    "Small pockets of a diverse community make it nice to live in the area. Neighborhood is slowly changing though"
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  • Cassandra M.
    "there are a lot of people who walk their dogs in this area - dogs of all sizes! There are not a ton of huge lawns. "
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  • Destiny
    "coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
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  • Amyshepherd
    "Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
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  • Destiny
    "mostly family oriented. certain neighborhoods get to know eachother more than others. not all neighborhoods are equal. all four corners are very different neighborhoods in their own special way."
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  • Mmhauser1
    "Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
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  • Arutianr
    "There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
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  • Azucena R. G.
    "alot of the community around have dogs and plenty love to walk them around their neighborhoods theres also a dog park driving distance near that's on Newport boulevard going South bound by the fair grounds. just always remember to take ur goody bag with u in order to always pick up after ur canine. and always their water. "
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  • Diana L.
    "Nice close to john Wayne shopping malls everything Is Close by. Ppl are kind Trader Joe’s is up the block Bloomies is down the street and a lot of restaurants "
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  • Seanpatrick7
    "Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
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  • Dan D.
    "Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
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  • Joelle S.
    "We’re right next to the OC fairgrounds. There’s always an event going on. It’s close to the freeway for travel. The location close to Back Bay which is great for walks or workouts. "
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  • Hookashley
    "The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
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    "Great neighborhood but most parents take their kids to other schools in the Mesa Verde area. Great trick or treating. Great for walking and biking around. "
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    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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    "It’s great to walk your kids and your dogs in the evening but it doesn’t make sense not to pick up after your dog"
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    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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277 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,352 sqft single-family home built in 1955. This property is not currently available for sale. 277 E 21st St was last sold on Dec 18, 2025 for $1,750,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $1,699,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 277 E 21st St is $1,746,900.