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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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Single Family ResidenceSold · Oct 3, 2022

1708 Samar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,776 sq ft
  • 7,645 sq ft lot
  • Built 1960
$1,605,000

MLS# OC22187165

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

DateEventPriceNote
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

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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.

Recent Costa Mesa sales

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2111 Breakaway Oct 16, 2026 $1,375,000 1,871 $735 14
644 Ross Oct 16, 2026 $900,000 971 $927 8
1095 Sea Terrace Oct 16, 2026 $1,051,000 1,245 $844 7
208 Calabria Court Oct 15, 2026 $1,280,000 1,733 $739 21
2113 Federal Avenue Oct 15, 2026 $1,395,000 1,249 $1,117 31

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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