2986 Babb St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OFF MARKET
Listed by Beau Beardslee, First Team Real Estate, (949) 702-7752 . Bought with Compass

$1,301,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,130 sqft

2986 Babb St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Est. Refi. Payment $8,122/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 29, 2025 for $1,300,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.3M
Since last month
Decreased$10K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$21K (+1.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$1K (+0.1%)
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 +112% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.3M
August 2026$1.31M
July 2026$1.33M
June 2026$1.32M
May 2026$1.32M
March 2026$1.32M
February 2026$1.34M
January 2026$1.29M
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
3024 Harding Way, Costa Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,320,000
09/25/25
4
2
1,400
995 Post Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,236,610
01/02/26
4
1.5
1,484
3012 Garfield Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,322,500
03/03/26
4
2
1,429
3032 Grant Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,400
952 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
04/07/26
4
2
1,540
917 Helena Cir, Costa Mesa, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,420,000
03/26/26
3
2
1,660
930 Helena Cir, Costa Mesa, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,660
945 Lansing Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,449,000
04/17/26
4
2
1,926
938 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,270,000
06/12/26
5
2
1,666
940 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,208,000
04/02/26
5
2
1,665

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
2967 Croftdon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.04
$1,458,400
4
2
1,550
Off Market
995 Post Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.10
$1,236,610
4
1.5
1,484
Recently Sold
959 Post Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.13
$1,196,500
4
1.5
1,100
Off Market
984 Mission Dr #988, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.13
$2,919,800
12
12
8,150
Off Market
945 Brilliance Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
$1,400,000
4
2.5
2,447
Recently Sold
943 Brilliance Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
$1,505,000
4
3
2,230
Off Market
949 Sunlit Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
$1,456,700
4
3
2,221
Off Market
944 Tesla Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
$1,425,000
3
2.5
2,228
Recently Sold
944 Aurora Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
$1,580,900
4
2.5
2,456
Off Market
998 Mission Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
$1,810,000
7
7
4,087
Recently Sold
1002 Mission Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
-
8
8
4,701
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2986 Babb St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1956
1,130 sqft
$1,152/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Immaculate completely remodeled residence on a quiet neighborhood street in Central Costa Mesa, minutes from world class dining, shopping and entertainment, and great schools, parks and everything this highly sought after area has to offer. This is the one! Beginning with great curb appeal, including all new paint, updated windows, entry door, garage door, lighting, address numbers, freshly installed sod and a clean, oversized driveway enter to a light, bright and welcoming great room. The living room is spacious, and is open to the completely reimagined kitchen and dining room and features great light from a large sliding door out to the patio yard. Adjoined by a convenient center island, the kitchen and dining room are an entertainer’s dream. Featuring all new stainless steel appliances, including a stunning chef grade range, under counter built-in microwave, a new dishwasher, all new cabinetry, quartz counters, new commercial grade sink and fixture, and recessed lighting the kitchen truly has it all. With a large sliding door out to the covered patio enjoy enviable indoor/outdoor living and limitless possibilities for daily life, entertaining and/or playing. Off of the main living areas are 4 bedrooms which includes the primary suite with a must-see spa-like dual sink vanity ensuite with a step in shower and all new everything! Three additional bedrooms and a second fully renovated guest bath complete the interior spaces. Out back is a sprawling oversized yard space with an immense covered patio and all new landscaping making it the perfect spot for countless gatherings and so much enjoyment. With an attached direct access two car garage this home checks all the boxes and will not last! Minutes from easy commuting options, and ocean breezes can be felt with the beach not far, make sure this one is on your list. A true must see! Welcome Home.
2986 Babb St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,130 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for the $1,295,000 asking price on Apr 29, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,301,300, with a rent estimate of $4,722/month.

Home Details for 2986 Babb St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Center Hall, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1130 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water ConnectedAppliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In GarageMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: No StairsFloors: Tile, Wood
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, PorchFencing: WoodExterior: Awning(s), LightingFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Door-Multi,Direct Access,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Paved
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 48

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch,Traditional,Patio Home
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, TurnkeyParcel Number: 14123204

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,295,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 02 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Other
School Information
Elementary School: SonoraJr High / Middle School: Costa MesaHigh School: Costa MesaHigh School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6001 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC25033349Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-702-7752Back On Market Date: Thu Mar 06 2025Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-14123204-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Storm Drain(s)Street LightsSuburbanSidewalksPark

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 29, 2025
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349
Sold
$1,300,000
Apr 28, 2025
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349
Pending
$1,295,000
Apr 4, 2025
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349
Contingent
$1,295,000
Mar 24, 2025
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349
PendingToActive
$1,295,000
Mar 18, 2025
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349
Contingent
$1,295,000

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

Around this home

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 2986 Babb St

  • What is 2986 Babb St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2986 Babb St in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,301,300.
  • What is the price history for 2986 Babb St?
    2986 Babb St in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $1,300,000 in April 2025.
  • 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 2986 Babb St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2986 Babb St in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 2986 Babb St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2986 Babb St in Costa Mesa, CA has laundry facilities.

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