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428 Emerson Street sold on August 17, 2020 for $725,000, 2% below the $739,900 asking price after 14 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
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428 Emerson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,385 sq ft
- 1,532 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
$725,000
Subdivision Cape Series
The home
About 428 Emerson Street
A great opportunity to buy in a very private tract of Eastside Costa Mesa. 428 Emerson is an end-unit home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. Recently refreshed with new interior paint, refinished kitchen cabinets, renovated master bathroom and new carpet. Downstairs features 2 bedrooms, living room with large windows and wood burning fireplace, a bright sun-filled kitchen and dining area that leads to a private outdoor patio. Upstairs you will find the private master bedroom and bathroom which overlooks the lush community landscaping. This small tract only has 35 homes that sits in a very park like setting with acres of open space, trees and grass to enjoy. The community HOA includes a pool, clubhouse, common area maintenance, earthquake insurance and water utilities. Located in the Newport-Mesa school district and minutes away from Back Bay Nature preserve and all the great restaurants and shopping off 17th street.
Property details for 428 Emerson Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Cape Series neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,385 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-244-28. Highlights include a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, a 1,533-square-foot lot, and bungalow 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
- $725,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,385 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 1,532 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1965
- MLS® Number
- NP20133551
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $440 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP20133551
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,385
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,532
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0352
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $440
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Cape Series
- Parcel Number
- 42624428
- On Market Date
- 2020-07-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Radiant
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Common Area, Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre, Close To Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Patio
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Heated, Association
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cape Series (ECCS)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Pool
The record
Property History for 428 Emerson Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | Sold | $725,000 | |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Listed for sale | $739,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 428 Emerson 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 06059C0269K effective March 21, 2019. 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, 0.3 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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 55 of 66 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 66 of 66. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 21 of 66.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590631032005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 550 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.
Costa Mesa home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 432
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $965
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Calabria Court | Oct 15, 2026 | $1,280,000 | 1,733 | $739 | 21 |
| 2113 Federal Avenue | Oct 15, 2026 | $1,395,000 | 1,249 | $1,117 | 31 |
| 2239 Catherine | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,125,000 | 1,517 | $1,401 | 7 |
| 184 E Bay | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,260,000 | 1,452 | $1,556 | 12 |
| 1818 Samar | Oct 9, 2026 | $3,300,000 | 2,464 | $1,339 | 17 |
Schools
School District for 428 Emerson Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tyler Brown of Compass
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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