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2638 Riverside Drive sold on February 11, 2025 for $2,125,000, 6.5% above the $1,995,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
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2638 Riverside Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,045 sq ft
- 0.28-acre lot
- Built 1950
$2,125,000
Subdivision Eastside North
15 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,950,000
The home
About 2638 Riverside Drive
Welcome to 2638 Riverside Drive, a charming home located on a quiet street in Eastside Costa Mesa. Situated on a sprawling 12,000 square foot plus lot, this cozy floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,045 SF of living space. The living room has beautiful hardwood flooring, fireplace and dining area. Just off the dining area you will find the fully remodeled kitchen featuring white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops and a 6 burner stove. The HUGE backyard offers endless possibilities for expansion, pool, ADU, and entertaining. Other features include central AC, tankless water heater, interior laundry hook-ups, and double pane windows. Close proximity to Irvine Ranch Market, freeways, top rated schools, and all the amenities 17th street has to offer!
Property details for 2638 Riverside Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside North neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,045 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-101-29. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 0.28-acre 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
- $2,125,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,045 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 0.284 Acres
- Year Built
- 1950
- MLS® Number
- NP25004378
- 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
- NP25004378
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,045
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,371
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.284
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 43910129
- On Market Date
- 2025-01-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside North (ENCM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2638 Riverside Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 | Sold | $2,125,000 | |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 | |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Sold | $1,655,000 | Kastell Real Estate Group |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2638 Riverside Drive
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 06059C0267J 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
Inside John Wayne Airport's 60 to 65 dB CNEL noise contour.
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 119 of 136 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 134 of 136. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 80 of 136.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590631021005, 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). 1,073 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 North home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 15
- Median price
- $1,950,000
- Median days on market
- 8
- Median per sq ft
- $1,133
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 Eastside North sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Turtle Bay Ln | Sep 11, 2026 | $1,512,000 | 1,649 | $917 | 6 |
| 2170 Rural | Aug 5, 2026 | $1,925,000 | 1,232 | $1,563 | 0 |
| 299 Mesa Drive | Jul 29, 2026 | $1,779,000 | 1,450 | $1,227 | 12 |
| 2687 Riverside | Jul 15, 2026 | $1,600,000 | 1,123 | $1,425 | 5 |
| 2665 Club Mesa Place | Jun 30, 2026 | $2,360,000 | 2,251 | $1,048 | 26 |
See 2 homes for sale in Eastside North Costa Mesa housing market
Schools
School District for 2638 Riverside Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Timothy Carr of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Feb 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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