557 Bernard St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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557 Bernard St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

$1,124,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,699/mo*
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$1,124,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,699/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Your Dream Coastal Lifestyle Awaits: Fully Remodeled 2-Bed, 1-Bath Home in Central Costa Mesa!

Imagine living just minutes from the beach in a home where every detail is brand new and designed for comfort. This stunning 2-bedroom, 1-bath home has been meticulously remodeled from top to bottom, featuring all-new plumbing, electrical, windows, and drywall. The gorgeous kitchen boasts quartz countertops and new appliances, while the bathroom is equally fresh and inviting. You'll stay comfortable year-round with new heating and AC units in every room, though those refreshing ocean breezes often provide the perfect climate.

Beyond the luxurious interiors, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle. Enjoy the convenience of a 1-car garage, driveway parking, and an included washer and dryer. The charming front yard, an extra-large wrap-around backyard with a shed, and a convenient side yard provide ample outdoor space for relaxation or entertaining. Plus, a full perimeter Ring security system offers complete peace of mind. New blinds will be installed next week. Also, weekly garden maintenance and your water bill is included in the rent!

Located in an excellent central Costa Mesa spot, you're only a five-minute drive to the beautiful shores of Newport Beach. Explore the shops and entertainment at Triangle Square, or hop on the 55, 73 or 405 freeways with ease. For a night out, a quick three-minute Uber ride connects you to the lively dining and bar scene on 17th Street. This is more than just a house; it's your gateway to the best of Costa Mesa living!
557 Bernard St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $4,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 2, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,124,100, with a rent estimate of $3,973/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 557 Bernard St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Price History for 557 Bernard St

DatePriceEventSource
08/02/2025$3,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/16/2025$3,500PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
07/07/2025$3,900PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
07/01/2025$4,300Listed For RentZillow Rentals

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.38M
$22.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$847
$22MoM
Available listings
165
6MoM
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Comparable Sales for 557 Bernard St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
541 Bernard St #A, Costa Mesa, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$844,000
12/19/25
2
1
850
535 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$910,000
11/03/25
2
1
862
1960 Novus Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
09/08/25
2
2.5
1,658
1953 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,340,000
03/10/26
3
2
1,377
1969 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$840,000
01/27/26
3
2
780
1780 Anaheim Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
02/06/26
2
1
1,000
1974 Meyer Pl #D, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$960,000
04/14/26
2
2.5
1,488
2018 Anaheim Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,280,000
08/15/25
3
2.5
1,375
622 Center St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,370,000
01/16/26
3
2
1,838
664 Ross St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,029,000
01/06/26
3
1.5
982

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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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  • 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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  • 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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