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490 E 16th Street sold on March 31, 2025 for $2,050,000, 2.6% above the $1,999,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
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490 E 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,532 sq ft
- 6,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1955
$2,050,000
Subdivision Eastside Heights
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,740,000
The home
About 490 E 16th Street
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.
Property details for 490 E 16th Street
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Heights neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,532 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 425-151-07. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, a 5,998-square-foot lot, and ranch architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $2,050,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,532 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,000 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1955
- MLS® Number
- LG25045257
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG25045257
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,532
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 42515107
- On Market Date
- 2025-03-01
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Masonry
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Screens
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick
- Parking
- Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Private
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Heights (EHCM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 490 E 16th Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | Sold | $2,050,000 | |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 490 E 16th Street
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0268J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.9 miles from it.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 16 of 16 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 16 of 16. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 9 of 16.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590633024007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 255 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa sits on the coastal tableland of central Orange County, bordered by Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, with its southern edge about a mile from the Pacific. South Coast Plaza, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Orange County Fairgrounds, Orange Coast College, and the Eastside and Mesa Verde neighborhoods all fall within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Eastside Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $2,740,000
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $1,236
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 17, 2025 to Oct 17, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Eastside Heights sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2608 Fairway | Sep 30, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,403 | $1,342 | 15 |
| 2611 Westminster | Sep 21, 2026 | $2,740,000 | 2,004 | $1,367 | 16 |
| 1594 Redlands | Aug 19, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 2,674 | $1,120 | 0 |
| 1578 Redlands | Jul 9, 2026 | $2,135,000 | 1,728 | $1,236 | 3 |
| 363 La Perle Lane | Jun 18, 2026 | $2,845,000 | 1,940 | $1,466 | 47 |
See 6 homes for sale in Eastside Heights Costa Mesa housing market
Schools
Schools for 490 E 16th Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Newport Heights
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Matt Perry of Arbor Real Estate
Listing information updated Mar 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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