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

$2,429,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,200 sqft

421 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Est. Refi. Payment $14,892/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 10, 2001 for $400,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.43M
Since last month
Decreased$42K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$175K (+7.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+513.1%)
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 +132% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$2.45M
October 2026$2.46M
September 2026$2.49M
August 2026$2.44M
July 2026$2.48M
June 2026$2.49M
May 2026$2.49M
April 2026$2.47M
March 2026$2.5M
February 2026$2.43M
January 2026$2.27M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
366 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$3,100,000
12/29/25
4
3.5
2,634
1935 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
04/20/26
4
2.5
1,834
288 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
12/31/25
4
3.5
2,429
332 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,020,000
09/14/26
3
3
2,054
418 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
09/30/26
3
2
1,976
458 Costa Mesa St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
06/12/26
4
2.5
1,311
2038 Aliso Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,910,000
04/10/26
3
3
2,427
476 Costa Mesa St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
12/12/25
4
2
1,650
2011 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,995,000
08/19/26
3
2
1,408
1809 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
03/25/26
4
3
2,056

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
421 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.00
$2,541,900
4
4
2,200
Off Market
421 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.00
$1,597,100
3
2
1,200
Off Market
421 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.00
$2,585,800
4
3
2,000
Off Market
424 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$3,067,900
4
2
2,080
Off Market
418 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$3,421,100
4
3
2,372
Off Market
429 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$2,285,000
4
3
2,077
Off Market
417 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$2,525,800
2
2
1,627
Off Market
430 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$2,901,300
3
2
1,742
Off Market
412 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$3,139,900
4
3
2,371
Off Market
431 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
-
5
3
2,342
Off Market
413 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$4,565,200
3
1
1,538
Off Market
434 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,179,400
3
2
1,458
Off Market
425 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,249,300
3
2
1,800
Off Market
406 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,031,400
3
1
966
Off Market
437 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$3,480,400
5
3
2,053
Off Market
1978 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,653,000
2
2
2,078
Off Market
1982 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,335,000
3
2.5
1,597
Off Market
1986 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.05
$2,925,700
3
2
1,850
Off Market
438 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.05
$2,170,200
3
1
1,534
Off Market
423 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.05
$2,619,000
3
1
1,388
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 1965
2,200 sqft
$1,104/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Newport harbor high schoolLarge bathroom areaBonus roomAward-winning schoolsWalk-in closetsGranite countertops
This four bedroom, four bath 2200 square foot Eastside Costa Mesa home is situated in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood on a cul-de-sac street. The residence borders Newport Beach and offers high-quality finishes including granite countertops and hardwood flooring. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room with fireplace, making it perfect for daily living and entertaining. A bonus room also offers ample space for guests. One of the bedrooms features a separate entrance, which creates a wonderful private setting for guests and friends. The master bedroom is a welcome retreat that showcases a large bathroom area and two large walk-in closets. This beautiful home is located in close proximity to many of Orange County's best beaches as well as award-winning schools of the Newport Mesa Unified School District including Newport Harbor High School, Horace Ensign Intermediate School, and Woodland Elementary School. The home has central air conditioning, a two-car garage, patio, and a small storage shed. Leasing for $ 6,000 per month.

Lease for 1-2 years.
421 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,200 sqft single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for $400,000 on Sep 10, 2001. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2022 with an asking price of $6,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 17, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,429,500, with a rent estimate of $7,443/month.

Home Details for 421 E 20th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6311 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Jul 12, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$6,000
Sep 10, 2001
Source: N/A
Sold
$400,000
Aug 29, 1995
Source: N/A
Sold
$215,000
Apr 27, 1995
Source: N/A
Sold
$68,952

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 421 E 20th St

  • What is 421 E 20th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 421 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,429,500.
  • What is the price history for 421 E 20th St?
    421 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $400,000 in September 2001.
  • 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 421 E 20th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 421 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 421 E 20th St?
    The lot at 421 E 20th St in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.14 acres (6,311 sq ft).

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