$5,500/month
3Beds3Baths1,766SqFt
2239 Pacific Avenue ACosta Mesa, CA 92627Casa Bella
Leased
1298 Watson leased on May 19, 2026 for $5,300/month. The details are below for reference.
1298 Watson, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,276 sq ft
- 6,290 sq ft lot
- Built 1955
$5,300/month
Subdivision Halecrest
The home
About 1298 Watson
Now available and move-in ready in the popular Halecrest neighborhood, known for it's safety, parks and wide streets. This beachy-modern single-story Costa Mesa home has been thoughtfully remodeled from top to bottom. Enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living with a spacious green backyard and covered patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round. This light-filled, open-concept layout offers both comfort and convenience, complemented by a 2-car garage and spacious driveway. Ideally located just minutes from the OC Fairgrounds, world-renowned beaches, premier shopping, dining, and major freeways (405 & 73), this home delivers the best of coastal Orange County living. Situated within the award-winning Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Gardener included.
Property details for 1298 Watson
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Halecrest neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,276 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 141-167-04. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 6,290-square-foot lot, central air, and craftsman architecture. 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
- $5,300 monthly
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,276 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,290 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1955
- MLS® Number
- NP26090779
- Status
- Leased
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP26090779
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,276
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,290
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1444
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 14116704
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-28
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman, See Remarks
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Patio, See Remarks
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Halecrest (HALE)
- Community Features
- Park
The record
Property History for 1298 Watson
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | Leased | $4,500/month | Douglas Elliman of California |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Leased | $3,500/month | Douglas Elliman of California |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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.
Schools
Schools for 1298 Watson
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Killybrooke
- Middle
- Costa Mesa
- High
- Costa Mesa
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Kathy Fallon of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated May 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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