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1859 Tahiti Drive sold on August 27, 2024 for $2,850,000, 4.8% below the $2,995,000 asking price after 51 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
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1859 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,464 sq ft
- 8,300 sq ft lot
- Built 1962
$2,850,000
Subdivision Carriage Estates
The home
About 1859 Tahiti Drive
Just moments from the exclusive Mesa Verde Country Club, this single-level, picture-perfect Mesa Verde residence is nestled on one of the best streets in the 'inner loop', offering the convenience of driving your golf cart to the club. The off-the-charts curb appeal features a manicured lawn, a welcoming porch, and a classic white picket fence. A custom oversized Dutch door with seeded swirl glass sets the tone for this dream home. Spanning approximately 2,464 square feet, this sunlit residence offers four spacious bedrooms with designer carpeting and six-inch baseboards, along with three beautifully upgraded bathrooms featuring satin nickel and chrome hardware. An open-plan kitchen, light-filled dining area, and fireplace-warmed living room seamlessly form a grand room adorned with engineered wide plank wire-brushed wood floors. The statement kitchen boasts an oversized island with quartz countertops, bar seating, stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinetry, under-counter beverage fridge, and incredible amount of storage space. Glass accordion La Cantina bi-folding doors in the dining area lead to a backyard oasis, complete with a fire pit, salt water pool with electric safety cover, spa, bar seating, built-in barbecue, and a putting green, all surrounded by mature greenery for ultimate privacy. Also with backyard access, the primary suite is replete with ample closet space, dual sinks, and a walk-in shower. Completing the is a dedicated laundry room with a stainless steel sink, ample counter space, and storage. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with built-in storage, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, Nest smart thermostats, designer light fixtures, plantation shutters, whole house water filtration system, water electronic softener, and tankless water heater. Located in the sought-after Mesa Verde neighborhood near top-rated schools, famous beaches, shopping, and restaurants, with easy access to major freeways, this immaculate home leaves nothing to be desired.
Property details for 1859 Tahiti Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Carriage Estates neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,464 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-253-03. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, an 8,298-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $2,850,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,464 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 8,300 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1962
- MLS® Number
- NP24118208
- 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
- NP24118208
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,464
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,300
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1905
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 13925303
- On Market Date
- 2024-06-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private, Salt Water
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Carriage Estates (ICCE)
- Community Features
- Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1859 Tahiti Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | Sold | $2,850,000 | |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 | |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Sold | $1,399,000 | Villa Real Estate |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Sold | $1,005,000 | Villa Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1859 Tahiti Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0266J 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 38 of 38 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 38 of 38. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 2 of 38.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638022004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 393 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
- 433
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $962
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
School District for 1859 Tahiti Drive
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 Hunter Jack of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 6:20 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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