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1708 Samar Drive sold on October 3, 2022 for $1,605,000, 1.2% below the $1,625,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
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1708 Samar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,776 sq ft
- 7,645 sq ft lot
- Built 1960
Subdivision Cambridge
The home
About 1708 Samar Drive
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special home in the highly sought after "inner loop" section of the Mesa Verde community in Costa Mesa! This updated, and turnkey, 1,776 square foot home features 4 spacious bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms complete with gorgeous tile, cabinetry, mirrors, and lighting. Upon walking in the home, you immediately notice how spacious and well thought out the home feels due to the very open and airy floorplan, gorgeous designer paint, and the generous amount of natural light that fills the home through the many energy efficient double pane vinyl windows and sliding doors. As you work your way into the home you you will find a large gourmet kitchen featuring quartz countertops, exquisite backsplash tilework, gorgeous white shaker cabinetry, designer fixtures, an oversized island, and high end stainless steel appliances. The spacious living room and dining area are located adjacent to the kitchen, and provide you with enough room for all of your needs, whether it is just your day-to-day activities, or entertaining your friends and family. Furthermore, this dream home features recessed lighting and extensive finish woodwork such as crown molding, base moldings, and casings throughout the home, central air conditioning and heating, and gorgeous flooring throughout. There is a spacious attached 2-car garage with a custom garage door, washer dryer hookups, direct access to the home, and plenty of room for your vehicles, as well as storage, in addition to a 2 car driveway. With a 7,645 square foot lot, and great placement of the home within the lot's boundaries, in terms of outdoor living, this home truly has it all. The expansive front yard features wood fencing and gates, an amazing wood deck to sit and relax, lush landscaping, and an expansive green lawn. The backyard is large and features a spacious covered patio with skylights, concrete floors, an outdoor fireplace, new fencing, gorgeous landscaping, a large green lawn, and tons of room for entertaining, playing with the kids, relaxing, or simply enjoying the gorgeous So Cal weather. In terms of location, it doesn't get any better than this. The home is located in the heart of the "inner loop" of Mesa Verde, and located minutes from Mesa Verde Country Club, Costa Mesa Country Club, parks, the beach, the fairgrounds, shopping, dining, and entertainment, all while being conveniently close to the 55 and 405 freeways. This is an amazing home. Come make it yours!
Property details for 1708 Samar Drive
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Cambridge neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,776 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-271-29. Highlights include single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,645-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
- $1,605,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,776 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,645 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1960
- MLS® Number
- OC22187165
- 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
- OC22187165
- Year Built
- 1960
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,776
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,645
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1755
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 13927129
- On Market Date
- 2022-08-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cambridge (ICCM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1708 Samar Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Sold | $1,605,000 | |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000 | |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Sold | $1,030,000 | Torelli Realty |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1708 Samar Drive
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 34 of 34 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 34 of 34. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 1 of 34.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638022011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 469 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 1708 Samar Drive
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 Mark Lima of Lima Real Estate Group
Listing information updated Jan 25, 2023 at 11:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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