2968 Ceylon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SOLD
SEP 4, 2026
Listed by Colin Delaney, Gatehouse Properties, (714) 743-9882 . Bought with Gatehouse Properties

$1,742,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,768 sqft

2968 Ceylon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Est. Refi. Payment $10,843/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 4, 2026 for $1,635,000 (7% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.74M
Since last month
Increased$34K (+2%)
Since last year
Increased$187K (+12%)
Since last sale
Increased$108K (+6.6%)
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 +111% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.74M
August 2026$1.7M
July 2026$1.71M
June 2026$1.8M
May 2026$1.87M
April 2026$1.7M
March 2026$1.72M
February 2026$1.67M
January 2026$1.61M
2025
2024
2023
2022
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2020
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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
2952 Pemba Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,776
2943 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,149,000
01/26/26
3
2
1,806
2925 Jacaranda Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,601
2912 Andros St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,515,000
03/24/26
3
2
1,505
2869 Tabago Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,810,000
01/28/26
4
2
1,881
2913 Redwood Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
09/16/25
3
2
1,557
2913 Jacaranda Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,626,000
02/10/26
4
2
1,557
3101 Barbados Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,420,000
07/30/26
3
2
1,476

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1658 Bimini Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.13
$1,559,300
3
2
1,690
Off Market
1696 Palau Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.11
$1,831,600
3
2
1,776
Off Market
2934 Ellesmere Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.09
$2,168,800
3
2
2,176
Off Market
2989 Ceylon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.10
$3,470,000
4
4
3,040
Recently Sold
2995 Ceylon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.11
$3,016,900
4
3.5
2,718
Off Market
2952 Pemba Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.09
$1,856,600
3
2
1,776
Off Market
2923 Palau Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.12
$2,609,500
4
2
2,278
Off Market
2943 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.10
$2,149,000
3
2
1,806
Recently Sold
2942 Pemba Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.12
$3,048,700
4
3
3,190
Off Market
2977 Country Club Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.13
$2,277,100
4
2
1,801
Off Market
1696 Oahu Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.15
$1,926,200
4
2
1,775
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
1,768 sqft
$925/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome to a truly special opportunity in the highly sought-after Inner Loop of Mesa Verde. Offered for the first time ever on the resale market, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready for its next chapter. Set on a desirable corner lot with easy way to add RV access, the property offers exceptional space, character, and endless potential to make it your own.
Inside, you’ll find beautiful wood flooring and generously sized living areas, including an expansive living room, dining area, and kitchen—perfect for reimagining into a refreshed, modern esthetic. The bedrooms feel substantial, providing comfort and flexibility rarely found in today’s homes. While the home reflects much of its original charm, it presents a wonderful canvas for those looking to update and customize it to their personal style.
Located in Mesa Verde’s coveted Inner Loop—one of the most in-demand neighborhoods for today’s buyers—you’ll enjoy a true sense of community along with close proximity to parks, golf, dining, and top coastal amenities. Whether you’re looking to create your dream home or invest in a premier location, this is a rare chance to secure a property with incredible upside in an unbeatable setting. Very easy access to all the great amenities Mesa Verde offers including local shopping, the Mesa Verde Country Club, and easy access to freeways and beaches.
2968 Ceylon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,768 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $1,635,000 on Sep 4, 2026 (7% below the $1,749,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,742,800, with a rent estimate of $5,821/month.

Home Details for 2968 Ceylon Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1768 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water PurifierDishwasherLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Dining Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Carpet, Tile
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 115

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: All items in atticParcel Number: 13923219

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,749,000Price Per Sqft: $925/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Aug 30 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa Mesa
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Golf, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8080 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: 0Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC26096265Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-743-9882Activation Date: Thu May 07 2026Back On Market Date: Tue Aug 18 2026Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Thu May 07 2026Universal Property Id: US-06059-N-13923219-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGolfSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 4, 2026
Source: CRMLS #OC26096265
Sold
$1,635,000
Sep 2, 2026
Source: CRMLS #OC26096265
Pending
$1,749,000
Jul 21, 2026
Source: CRMLS #OC26096265
PendingToActive
$1,749,000
Jul 13, 2026
Source: CRMLS #OC26096265
Contingent
$1,849,000
Jun 5, 2026
Source: CRMLS #OC26096265
PriceChange
$1,849,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$73.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$859
$31MoM
Available listings
179
14MoM

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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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    "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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    "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 2968 Ceylon Dr

  • What is 2968 Ceylon Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2968 Ceylon Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,742,800.
  • What is the price history for 2968 Ceylon Dr?
    2968 Ceylon Dr in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $1,635,000 in September 2026.
  • 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 $1.45M. That is up $73.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 2968 Ceylon Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2968 Ceylon Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 2968 Ceylon Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2968 Ceylon Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has laundry facilities.

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