490 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET
Listed by Matt Perry, Arbor Real Estate, (949) 673-7600 . Bought with Compass Newport Beach

490 E 16th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,532 sqft

$2,069,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,160/mo*
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$2,069,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,160/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,532 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Located just south of 17th Street in the highly coveted Eastside Heights, this charming single-level ranch-style home offers a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer. Featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the residence boasts privacy and a spacious great room with an inviting fireplace adjacent to the kitchen that offers custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The secluded front yard enhances its curb appeal, while the private rear outdoor entertaining areas provides the perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor gatherings. Ideally located just moments from the conveniences of 17th Street, top-rated schools, and the renowned beaches of Newport Peninsula, this home is brimming with potential—offering endless possibilities for customization and upgrades to create your dream living space.
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 March 31, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 490 E 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1532 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas, Living Room, MasonrySpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Kitchen
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Custom Covering(s), ScreensDoor: French DoorsFlooring: Carpet, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: No StairsFloors: Carpet, Tile
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: BrickFencing: WoodFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Driveway Up Slope From Street,Garage Faces Front,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 42515107

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,999,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 10 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Eastside Heights (Ehcm)
School Information
Elementary School: Newport HeightsJr High / Middle School: EnsignHigh School: Newport HarborHigh School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

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

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: LG25045257Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-233-8161Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42515107-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsStorm Drain(s)Street LightsSidewalksPark
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Matt Perry DRE #01192690, (949) 233-8161
Arbor Real Estate
Bought with: Holly McDonald DRE #01892567, Compass Newport Beach
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#LG25045257

Price History for 490 E 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/31/2025$2,050,000Sold
CRMLS #LG25045257
03/18/2025$1,999,000PendingCRMLS #LG25045257
03/11/2025$1,999,000ContingentCRMLS #LG25045257
03/07/2025$1,999,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #LG25045257
03/06/2025$1,999,000ContingentCRMLS #LG25045257
03/02/2025$1,999,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #LG25045257
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$22,632
Assessment$92,188
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 490 E 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
496 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$1,970,000
11/06/25
3
2
1,944
484 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
08/08/25
2
2
1,234
2315 E 16th St, Newport Beach, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
10/06/25
3
2
1,360
426 Cambridge Cir, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,230,000
08/01/25
3
2
1,596
411 Lenwood Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,510,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,730
1600 Aliso Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,775,000
05/19/25
4
3.5
2,039
2427 Margaret Dr, Newport Beach, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,725,000
10/20/25
4
2
1,159
404 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,325,000
06/10/25
3
3
1,627
524 Tustin Ave, Newport Beach, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
07/16/25
4
2
1,206
469 Lenwood Cir, Costa Mesa, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$3,050,000
03/20/26
4
3
2,721

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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490 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,532 sqft single-family home built in 1955. This property is not currently available for sale. 490 E 16th St was last sold on Mar 31, 2025 for $2,050,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $1,999,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 490 E 16th St is $2,069,100.