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1818 Samar sold on October 9, 2026 for $3,300,000, 1.5% below the $3,349,500 asking price after 17 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
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1818 Samar, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,464 sq ft
- 7,968 sq ft lot
- Built 1962
$3,300,000
The home
About 1818 Samar
Welcome to 1818 Samar, a beautifully transformed contemporary-modern 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-level residence offering an exceptional blend of luxury, functionality, and indoor-outdoor living. Located on a large lot in the highly desirable Mesa Verde's "inner-loop", this rare home has been thoughtfully renovated with high-end finishes and extensive upgrades throughout. The heart of the home is an extraordinary open-concept great room that spans nearly the entire width of the residence. A dramatic 12-foot bifold door opens directly to the backyard, seamlessly connecting the living space to the resort-style outdoor entertaining area. The chef’s kitchen features an approximately 13.6-foot island nearly 5 feet wide, comfortably accommodating six barstools, along with abundant cabinetry and countertop space, designer appliances, built-in refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and a sophisticated wet bar. It’s an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining on a large scale. Step outside to your private entertainer’s paradise, complete with a fully remodeled PebbleTec pool and spa with modern white tile, pergola, built-in BBQ and refrigerator, fire pit, expansive lawn, and privacy trees. The spacious primary suite offers its own private backyard access and opens to a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom featuring dual vanities with marble countertops, an oversized walk-in shower, soaking tub, marble flooring, and a walk-in closet. A generously sized secondary suite provides exceptional flexibility for guests or multigenerational living, complete with its own private bathroom and dual vanity. The remaining bedrooms are also exceptionally spacious, while skylights throughout the home fill the interior with natural light. Extensive upgrades include brand-new black-framed windows, white oak flooring, new HVAC and AC compressor, upgraded electrical main panel with subpanel, custom mudroom with built-in bench and cabinetry, dedicated laundry area, and a fully finished garage with drywall and epoxy flooring. The home also features a Sunrun solar system with an integrated Tesla home battery. From the beautifully landscaped front yard and inviting porch overlooking the park to the sophisticated interior and exceptional backyard, no detail was overlooked in transforming this residence into a truly turnkey home.
Property details for 1818 Samar
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Mesa Verde Collection neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,464 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-253-17. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,967-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $3,300,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,464 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 7,968 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1962
- MLS® Number
- NP26191579
- 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
- NP26191579
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,464
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,968
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1829
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 13925317
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Eat In Kitchen, In Law Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Great Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Bedroom, Living Room, Great Room, Entry Foyer
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- See Remarks
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Brick
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Mesa Verde Collection (MVCO)
- Community Features
- Park, Suburban
The record
Property History for 1818 Samar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Sold | $3,300,000 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,349,500 | |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Sold | $2,063,000 | Keller Williams Coastal Prop. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1818 Samar
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0266J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 38 of 38 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 38 of 38. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 2 of 38.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638022004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 405 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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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
- 433
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $962
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 1818 Samar
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Zach Bateman of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Oct 10, 2026 at 3:23 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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