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2443 Fordham sold on June 8, 2026 for $1,800,000, 4.8% below the $1,890,000 asking price after 70 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,950,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

2443 Fordham, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,969 sq ft
  • 7,200 sq ft lot
  • Built 1956
$1,800,000

MLS# NP26031232

The home

About 2443 Fordham

Welcome to this picture-perfect Cinderella Home where charm, quality, and thoughtful upgrades come together to create a truly special home. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the curb appeal—classic white picket fence, brick accent and stylish decorative garage door. Large steppingstone walkway leads to a welcoming Dutch door that opens into a beautifully designed interior. Inside, the open-concept living space features rich wood floors throughout, recessed lighting, and a cozy brick fireplace with a custom mantel. The thoughtfully updated kitchen is a chef’s delight, complete with a farmhouse sink, glass tile backsplash, 2 pantries, lots of cabinets and 5-burner gas stove. This home is brimming with high-quality updates and features, including dual-pane windows and sliding glass doors, panel doors, and skim coated walls and ceiling. Large ensuite with spacious closet, dual sinks and shower with seamless glass shower doors, and separate water closet. Family room leads to your private backyard to enjoy the great CA weather under the covered patio with gas BBQ, Frig, gas flat griddle, sink and TV hookups. Additional improvements include finished garage with epoxy floor and pull-down ladder for extra attic storage. Much more, Must See.

Property details for 2443 Fordham

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the College Park Cinderella neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,969 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 141-431-14. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,200-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey 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
$1,800,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,969 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
7,200 SqFt
Year Built
1956
MLS® Number
NP26031232
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
NP26031232
Year Built
1956
Living Area (sq ft)
1,969
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,200
Lot Size (acres)
0.1653
Levels
One
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
Parcel Number
14143114
On Market Date
2026-02-11
Listing Terms
Standard, Trust

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
Main Level Bedrooms
4
Main Level Bathrooms
3
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Screens
Doors
Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Roof
Common Roof
Foundation
Raised
Lot Features
Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Covered
Parking
Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Fencing
Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Faces
East
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
College Park Cinderella (COLC)
Community Features
Gutters, Street Lights
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 2443 Fordham

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 8, 2026 Sold $1,800,000
Feb 11, 2026 Listed for sale $1,950,000

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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.

Costa Mesa home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
425
Median price
$1,650,000
Median days on market
12
Median per sq ft
$953

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 Costa Mesa sales

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1644 Aliso Avenue Sep 24, 2026 $2,700,000 1,947 $1,387 6
3124 Trinity Sep 24, 2026 $1,393,500 1,505 $926 34
2225 Maple Sep 24, 2026 $1,335,000 1,432 $932 10
986 Post Road Sep 23, 2026 $1,225,000 1,489 $823 14
549 Bernard Sep 22, 2026 $1,400,000 1,984 $706 1

Schools

Schools for 2443 Fordham

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
College Park
Middle
Costa Mesa
High
Costa Mesa
District
Newport Mesa Unified

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Listed by Linda Hartman of RE/MAX Fine Homes

Listing information updated Jun 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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