478 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET
Listed by Justin Itzen, The Oppenheim Group, (978) 888-1069 . Bought with eXp Realty of California Inc

478 E 20th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,306 sqft

$3,022,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $17,903/mo*
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$3,022,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $17,903/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,306 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Tucked in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa, this rare single-story home effortlessly blends modern style with the undeniable charm of coastal living. Set on an oversized lot, it offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and endless possibilities—whether you dream of expanding, entertaining, or simply enjoying the extra space. Thoughtfully designed with contemporary finishes, this home radiates warmth and character, creating an inviting retreat that feels both stylish and comfortable. The open layout allows natural light to pour in, highlighting the seamless indoor-outdoor flow that makes California living so special. Step outside to a spacious backyard oasis, ideal for al fresco dining, lounging, or future enhancements to make it truly your own. Located in one of Costa Mesa’s most sought-after neighborhoods, you’re just moments from top-rated schools, trendy boutiques, and the best dining spots on 17th Street. A home that offers space, style, and an unbeatable location—this is Eastside living at its finest.
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 April 03, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 478 E 20th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2306 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range HoodDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Inside,StackedRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: frontAccessibility: Customized Wheelchair AccessibleFloors: Wood
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: CoveredExterior: LightingNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow,Ranch
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 42625201

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,995,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Mar 16 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa Mesa
School Information
Elementary School: WoodlandHigh School: Newport HarborHigh School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8200 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: NONEListing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW25047211Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-339-4184Activation Date: Wed Mar 05 2025Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Wed Mar 05 2025Universal Property Id: US-06059-N-42625201-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Justin Itzen DRE #01993489, (949) 339-4184
The Oppenheim Group
Bought with: Carole Lynch DRE #01274306, (949) 280-2882, eXp Realty of California Inc
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW25047211

Price History for 478 E 20th St

DatePriceEventSource
04/02/2025$2,995,000Sold
CRMLS #PW25047211
03/31/2025$2,995,000PendingCRMLS #PW25047211
03/20/2025$2,995,000ContingentCRMLS #PW25047211
03/05/2025$2,995,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW25047211
10/29/2021$2,450,000Sold
N/A
10/26/2021$1,995,000PendingCRMLS #PW21220143
10/22/2021$1,995,000ContingentCRMLS #PW21220143
10/07/2021$1,995,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW21220143
12/21/2016$1,395,000Sold
N/A
11/19/2016$1,395,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
10/29/2016$1,395,000PendingAgent Provided
08/20/2016$1,395,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/17/2015$1,005,000Sold
N/A
08/19/2015$1,149,000PendingAgent Provided
07/24/2015$1,149,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$28,378
Assessment$2,599,959
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 478 E 20th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2042 Aliso Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$3,795,000
11/03/25
4
3
2,306
2038 Aliso Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,910,000
04/10/26
3
3
2,427
1951 Aliso Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,995,000
09/17/25
3
2.5
2,532
1700 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
08/22/25
4
2
2,136
1955 Aliso Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,605,000
06/16/25
4
2
2,367
1717 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$4,495,000
03/27/26
4
2.5
2,600
1512 Sylvia Ln, Newport Beach, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
10/27/25
4
3
1,645
2206 Francisco Dr, Newport Beach, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$2,665,000
03/25/26
4
2.5
2,442
366 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$3,100,000
12/29/25
4
3.5
2,634
418 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$3,615,000
11/03/25
4
3
2,316

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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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    "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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478 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,306 sqft single-family home built in 1959. This property is not currently available for sale. 478 E 20th St was last sold on Apr 2, 2025 for $2,995,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $2,995,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 478 E 20th St is $3,022,900.