Sold
284 E 18th sold on October 3, 2026 for $1,900,000, 0.1% above the $1,899,000 asking price after 8 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
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284 E 18th, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,576 sq ft
- 6,504 sq ft lot
- Built 1923
$1,900,000
Subdivision Eastside South
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,027,000
The home
About 284 E 18th
Offered for sale for the first time in 30 years, this exceptional Costa Mesa property presents a rare opportunity in a dynamic and evolving location. Situated on an approximately 6,504 square foot lot, the approximately 1,576 square foot residence offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and is ready to be reimagined. The home requires major repairs and is well suited for a complete remodel, creating the opportunity to craft a custom residence that reflects the relaxed, design-forward character of coastal Costa Mesa living. The property also features a detached 3-car garage, additional carport space, and has the potential for an ADU addition above the garage. Ideally located near the amenities of 17th Street and just minutes from the beach, this is a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking to restore, customize, or invest. Sold AS-IS, with Seller to make no repairs. Buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations regarding condition, square footage, lot size, and development potential.
Property details for 284 E 18th
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside South neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,576 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1923. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-211-07. Highlights include single-story living, a three-car garage, a 6,504-square-foot lot, and bungalow 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
- $1,900,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,576 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,504 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1923
- MLS® Number
- NP26185412
- 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
- NP26185412
- Year Built
- 1923
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,576
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,504
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1493
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 11721107
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-24
- Listing Terms
- Notice Of Default
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Attic, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Carport, Door Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer, Repairs Major
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside South (ESCM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 284 E 18th
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | Sold | $1,900,000 | |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000 |
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.
Eastside South home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 23
- Median price
- $2,027,000
- Median days on market
- 9
- Median per sq ft
- $1,294
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Eastside South sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 E 18th | Oct 3, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,576 | $1,206 | 8 |
| 332 Walnut Street | Sep 14, 2026 | $2,020,000 | 2,054 | $983 | 8 |
| 192 Buoy | Sep 3, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,452 | $1,309 | 37 |
| 2463 Irvine Avenue A2 | Aug 28, 2026 | $1,475,000 | 1,904 | $775 | 30 |
| 158 Cecil | Jul 23, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 2,372 | $885 | 57 |
Schools
Schools for 284 E 18th
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Kaiser
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Steven Lavallee of ATTY, Inc.
Listing information updated Oct 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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