$2,495,000
4Beds4Baths2,600SqFt
289 23rd StreetCosta Mesa, CA 92627Eastside Central
Sold
201 E 21st Street sold on May 6, 2026 for $2,470,000, 4.8% below the $2,595,000 asking price after 96 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,750,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
201 E 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,151 sq ft
- 6,303 sq ft lot
- Built 1954
$2,470,000
Subdivision Eastside Central
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,300,000
The home
About 201 E 21st Street
Nestled on a desirable corner lot in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa, this Cape Cod–inspired residence offers timeless charm paired with thoughtful modern updates, with great possibilities to add an ADU above the garage. The beautifully enhanced 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features approximately 2,151 square feet of warm, light-filled living space designed for comfort and style, all oriented toward effortless coastal indoor–outdoor living.Step inside through the inviting Dutch door to discover an open and welcoming layout that includes a generous living room, a separate family room, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sunlit breakfast nook. Upstairs, both the primary and secondary bathrooms have been completely redesigned and reimagined with beautifully selected materials, elevating the home’s overall sense of luxury. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings and a well-appointed walk-in closet, complemented by two additional bedrooms. The expansive backyard is ideal for seamless entertaining, enhanced by multiple patio areas, low-maintenance turf, and an above-ground spa. Lush, mature landscaping—lovingly maintained and thoughtfully arranged—creates a tranquil, inviting setting that truly sets this property apart. Additional highlights include central AC, upstairs laundry, dual-pane windows, wood flooring, and a detached two-car garage with epoxy flooring. Located near award-winning schools, world-class beaches, and the vibrant shops and dining of 17th Street, this home blends comfort, convenience, and quintessential Eastside charm.
Property details for 201 E 21st Street
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Central neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,151 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1954. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-262-13. Highlights include a private spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, a 6,303-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. 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
- $2,470,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,151 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,303 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1954
- MLS® Number
- NP25270069
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP25270069
- Year Built
- 1954
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,151
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,305
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1447
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 42626213
- On Market Date
- 2025-12-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick, Drywall
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Brick, Front Porch, Tile
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Central (ECCM)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 201 E 21st Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Sold | $2,470,000 | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000 |
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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 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 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 201 E 21st Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Woodland/Kaiser
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Susan Krueger of Arbor Real Estate
Listing information updated May 7, 2026 at 12:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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