
Sold
268 & 270 Walnut Street sold on January 12, 2026 for $1,825,000, 1.4% above the $1,800,000 asking price after 11 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

268 & 270 Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,224 sq ft
- 6,382 sq ft lot
- Built 1947
Subdivision Eastside Central
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,300,000
The home
About 268 & 270 Walnut Street
268 and 270 Walnut St. 2 Homes. 2 side-by-side lots with alley access. One price to sell both combined together. Both original homes from the 1940s. 268 Walnut is a step into a Big Bear style cabin consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1 office, 1 1/2 bathrooms and indoor laundry. 270 Walnut consists of 1 makeshift bedroom plus loft, 2 living areas and 1 bathroom. There are 2 shed structures on the property and a covered carport area. Potential for major renovation on both homes, tear down possibilities to build your dream home consistent with the large newer construction homes on this block. Walnut Street is a prime location near 17th St. for all shopping and dining needs.
Property details for 268 & 270 Walnut Street
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Central neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,224 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1947. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-283-20. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, and a 6,382-square-foot lot. 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
- $1,825,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,224 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,382 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1947
- MLS® Number
- NP25269288
- 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
- NP25269288
- Year Built
- 1947
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,224
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,380
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1465
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 42628320
- On Market Date
- 2025-12-04
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Free Standing
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Lawn
- Parking
- Carport
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Central (ECCM)
- Community Features
- Street Lights
The record
Property History for 268 & 270 Walnut Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Sold | $1,825,000 | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000 |
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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 Central home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $2,300,000
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $1,207
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Eastside Central sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1644 Aliso Avenue | Sep 24, 2026 | $2,700,000 | 1,947 | $1,387 | 6 |
| 337 Anderson Lane | Sep 3, 2026 | $2,385,000 | 2,344 | $1,017 | 9 |
| 2032 Aliso Avenue | Aug 11, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,543 | $1,604 | 5 |
| 300 Esther Street | Jul 16, 2026 | $1,975,000 | 1,647 | $1,199 | 26 |
| 2094 Orange Avenue | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 2,221 | $855 | 4 |
Schools
Schools for 268 & 270 Walnut Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Woodland/Kaiser
- Middle
- Horace Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by George Hanold of Times Real Estate CA
Listing information updated May 22, 2026 at 12:21 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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