394 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
SOLD
FEB 17, 2026
Listed by Blake Nelle, Coldwell Banker Realty, (949) 644-1600 . Bought with Compass

394 E 20th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,035 sqft

$1,650,000

Last Sold: Feb 17, 2026
2% below list $1.68M
$1,594/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,440/mo*
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$1,650,000

Last Sold: Feb 17, 2026
2% below list $1.68M
$1,594/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,440/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,035 sqft

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Description

Impeccably renovated coastal cottage on a 4,800 SF lot in coveted Eastside Costa Mesa. This 2-bed, 1.5-bath residence offers approx. 950 SF of total living area, including the finished bonus room attached to the detached garage—ideal as a fitness studio or private office. A Dutch-door entry and skylights introduce an airy open layout with wide-plank engineered hardwood floors. The kitchen features quartz countertops, subway tile, open wood shelving, farmhouse sink, and updated stainless appliances. Significant improvements include new roof, plumbing, electrical, and all-new perimeter fencing. Outdoor living shines with a sun-splashed patio and two grassy yards. A long driveway leads to a detached 1-car garage with epoxy floors and in-garage laundry. Prime Eastside location near 17th Street, the Back Bay, and Newport’s beaches. Served by Newport-Mesa Unified (Newport Harbor High) and the Woodland/Kaiser Elementary attendance area. Turnkey Eastside living with elevated style.
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 February 22, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Has Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,594/sqft
Listed
145 days ago

Home Details for 394 E 20th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1035 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: 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: 69

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 42623112

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,679,000Price Per Sqft: $1,594/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jan 20 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: CurbsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to Existing Loan, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Item1031Exchange

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NP25258838Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-335-6342Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42623112-R-N

Additional Information

Curbs
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Blake Nelle DRE #02081490, (949) 335-6342
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Jennifer McDonald DRE #02092799, Compass
Co-Buyer's Agent: Annie Clougherty DRE #02081490, Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NP25258838

Price History for 394 E 20th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/17/2026$1,650,000Sold
CRMLS #NP25258838
02/16/2026$1,679,000PendingCRMLS #NP25258838
01/21/2026$1,679,000ContingentCRMLS #NP25258838
11/12/2025$1,679,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #NP25258838
11/03/2020$950,000Sold
CRMLS #LG20162158
10/14/2020$989,000PendingAgent Provided
10/03/2020$989,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/12/2020$999,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
09/07/2020$999,000PendingAgent Provided
08/11/2020$999,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/30/2015$815,000Sold
N/A
02/17/2012$523,500Sold
N/A
06/27/2005$738,000Sold
N/A
06/23/2003$500,000Sold
N/A
03/25/2002$396,000Sold
N/A
03/24/2000$294,000Sold
N/A
07/28/1994$177,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,788
Assessment$1,028,309
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 394 E 20th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
377 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,670,000
07/10/25
3
2
1,353
277 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,047
322 Alva Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
07/31/25
3
2
1,647
300 Alva Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,512
224 Pauline Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
04/15/26
2
2
1,323
296 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
08/05/25
3
2
1,365
379 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
03/13/26
3
1
1,050
423 Gloucester Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
06/10/25
3
2
1,247

Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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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394 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,035 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is not currently available for sale. 394 E 20th St was last sold on Feb 17, 2026 for $1,650,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $1,679,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 394 E 20th St is $1,651,000.