279 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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OFF MARKET

$1,865,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,101 sqft

279 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Est. Refi. Payment $11,661/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 16, 1998 for $269,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.86M
Since last month
Decreased$75K (-3.8%)
Since last year
Increased$36K (+2%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+600.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +101% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$1.88M
October 2026$1.87M
September 2026$1.96M
August 2026$1.88M
July 2026$1.92M
June 2026$1.93M
May 2026$1.92M
April 2026$1.89M
March 2026$1.88M
February 2026$1.83M
January 2026$1.69M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
329 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
05/13/26
3
1
1,199
379 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
03/13/26
3
1
1,050
300 Alva Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,512
406 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
11/26/25
3
1
1,311
268 & 270 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
01/12/26
3
2.5
1,224
394 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
02/17/26
2
1.5
1,035
277 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,352
263 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,552,500
11/17/25
3
2
1,440
1962 Fullerton Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$2,027,000
07/16/26
3
2
1,077
270 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,372

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
281 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
$4,715,000
7
5.5
4,612
Off Market
273 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
$2,166,600
4
3
2,327
Off Market
279 1/2 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$1,315,600
Studio
1
425
Off Market
289 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$1,302,500
2
1
620
Off Market
269 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$2,260,100
5
2
2,500
Off Market
272 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$3,488,300
4
4.5
3,012
Off Market
276 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$2,604,600
4
3.5
2,450
Off Market
268 E 20th St #11024805, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
-
2
1
740
Off Market
282 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$3,695,000
4
4
3,100
Off Market
Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
265 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$1,709,300
2
1
792
Off Market
286 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,013,900
3
2
1,966
Off Market
268 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,101,400
3
2
1,750
Off Market
262 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,894,200
4
3
2,820
Off Market
280 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$3,269,400
4
5
3,532
Off Market
282 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$1,914,900
2
2
964
Off Market
1995 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$3,815,300
4
4.5
3,398
Off Market
295 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,473,000
4
2
1,582
Off Market
270 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$3,330,200
2
1
795
Off Market
266 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,659,800
2
1
791
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
1,101 sqft
$1,694/sqft
Garage

About this House

Rare designer home. 2 bedroom and 1 bath quite cottage in the heart of East CM. Very private home where traditional meets modern luxurious materials travertine ,glass counter ,veneer kitchen. Nice deck area off the back of the home giving way to large grassy backyard with gorgeous palm tree . Please note, the lease does not include use of the garage as the owner will need to maintain possession and will access via the alley. Trash, gardening included. Utilities not included.
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279 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,101 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $269,000 on Apr 16, 1998. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2019 with an asking price of $2,875 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,865,300, with a rent estimate of $5,006/month.

Home Details for 279 E 20th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7658 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Feb 15, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,875
Jan 15, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$2,875
Sep 6, 2018
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,795
Aug 6, 2018
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$2,795
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$4.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$817
$42MoM
Available listings
169
12MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 987 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 parking is easy

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

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

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I live here for almost 3 years the area is nice and quiet good neighborhood and clean air Newport Beach is close to my apartment and shops everything "
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  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I’m live in Costa Mesa since in 3 years the area is safe and Nighborhod is safe and close to Newport Beach and fun places "
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Joannbkenyon
    "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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  • dorothy p
    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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  • Jon D.
    "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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  • Azucenagarcia8823
    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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Frequently asked questions about 279 E 20th St

  • What is 279 E 20th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 279 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,865,300.
  • What is the price history for 279 E 20th St?
    279 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $269,000 in April 1998.
  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Costa Mesa?
    The median sale price in Costa Mesa is $1.45M. That is up $4.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 279 E 20th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 279 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 279 E 20th St?
    The lot at 279 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.18 acres (7,658 sq ft).

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