Sold
188 Merrill Place sold on September 15, 2021 for $1,975,000, at the asking price after 187 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,099,999. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
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188 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,598 sq ft
- 7,405 sq ft lot
- Built 2012
$1,975,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC21124353 (Sold).
The home
About 188 Merrill Place
PRICE REDUCED TO SELL NOW! DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY THIS EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY! Two Custom Homes on a large lot with several private backyards. A true trophy property in Eastside Costa Mesa adjacent to the Upper Newport Beach Back Bay. Both houses have 2012 new construction. The FRONT HOUSE has a newly designed California room adding additional space and offers indoor and outdoor living with a drought tolerant designed new landscaping backyard, with three bedrooms upstairs, an office downstairs and attached garage. The SECOND HOUSE (a single story masterpiece) is also new construction in 2012 with a newly designed “work space” room attached to an extra-long two car garage, and a private backyard. Between these two custom homes is a very large and useful driveway with an abundance of space for an RV, boat, and multiple automobiles. The front house kitchen overlooks the California room with a night lit backyard, and a vegetable garden. The master bedroom offers one of four television locations and an audio/visual closet for the built-in stereo/surround sound throughout and multiple televisions. New wood flooring with new lighting mostly LED and a new underground watering system. The second house has an office nook with two built-in desks and cabinetry. The master bedroom has custom built-in dressers in the closet and a sliding glass door that opens to a private garden with thirty foot trees for exceptional privacy. Close to Upper Newport Back Bay with walking & biking trails/other So Cal outdoor activities. Centrally located to world class beaches, fine dining/entertainment. Easy access to John Wayne airport, the 55, 405, PCH & toll roads. This is a ONE OF A KIND property!
Property details for 188 Merrill Place
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,598 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2012. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-132-14. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a three-car garage, a 7,405-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
- $1,975,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,598 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 7,405 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2012
- MLS® Number
- OC21124349
- 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
- OC21124349
- Year Built
- 2012
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,598
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,405
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.17
- Levels
- One, Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 9
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 42613214
- On Market Date
- 2021-06-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Furnished, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Unfurnished, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Laminate, See Remarks, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, See Remarks
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, See Remarks, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Roller Shields, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- See Remarks, Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman, Custom, See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle, See Remarks
- Construction
- Drywall, Glass, Concrete, Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Block, Slab, See Remarks
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Level, Near Public Transit, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, See Remarks
- Parking
- Boat, Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Rv Potential, Rv Access Parking, See Remarks, Tandem, Uncovered
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition, See Remarks, Vinyl, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Costa Mesa
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 188 Merrill Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2021 | Sold | $1,975,000 | |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Price reduced | $1,975,000 | From $1,999,998 |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Price reduced | $1,999,998 | From $1,999,999 |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Price reduced | $1,999,999 | From $2,099,999 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Relisted | $2,099,999 | |
| Aug 13, 2012 | Sold | $995,000 | Coldwell Banker Previews Inter |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Sold | $955,000 | Coldwell Banker Previews Inte |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 188 Merrill Place
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0268J 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.8 miles from it.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 27 of 32 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 32 of 32. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 23 of 32.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590632013005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 506 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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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
- 432
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $965
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Schools
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Danny Murphy of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 11:14 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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