281 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET

281 E Wilson St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,434 sqft

$1,697,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,142/mo*
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$1,697,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,142/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,434 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1961
Living Area
1,434 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,184
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 281 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA. 281 E Wilson St is in Costa Mesa, CA and in ZIP code 92627. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,434 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6969 sqft and was built in 1961.
281 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,434 sqft single-family home built in 1961. It last sold for $654,000 on Jun 30, 2010. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2018 with an asking price of $3,995 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 6, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,697,700, with a rent estimate of $5,692/month.

Home Details for 281 E Wilson St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Master BathCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposal
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionLawnPorch
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price History for 281 E Wilson St

DatePriceEventSource
01/06/2019$3,995ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/17/2018$3,995Listed For RentAgent Provided
03/01/2013$3,395ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/30/2013$3,395PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/02/2013$3,495PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/24/2012$3,595Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/30/2010$654,000Sold
N/A
02/27/2010$648,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/19/2002$545,000Sold
N/A
11/29/2001$367,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.38M
$22.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$847
$22MoM
Available listings
165
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,726
Assessment$844,192
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 281 E Wilson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
249 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,660,000
01/12/26
3
2
1,296
339 Peach Tree Ln, Newport Beach, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,225,000
06/30/26
3
2
1,400
2283 Redlands Dr, Newport Beach, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
08/18/25
3
2
1,606
159 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
07/23/26
3
2
1,256
275 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,475,000
06/04/26
4
2
1,644
359 Ravello Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,530,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,444
2435 Marseilles Way, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
05/21/26
3
2
1,600
269 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,280,000
01/05/26
4
2
1,832
263 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$1,552,500
11/17/25
3
2
1,440
337 Vista Baya, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
01/07/26
3
2.5
2,000

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Assigned Schools

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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 281 E Wilson St

  • What is 281 E Wilson St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 E Wilson St in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,697,700.
  • What is the price history for 281 E Wilson St?
    281 E Wilson St in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $654,000 in June 2010.
  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Costa Mesa?
    The median sale price in Costa Mesa is $1.38M. That is down $22.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 E Wilson St have a pool?
    Yes, 281 E Wilson St in Costa Mesa, CA has a pool.
  • How big is the lot at 281 E Wilson St?
    The lot at 281 E Wilson St in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).