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208 Amherst Place sold on March 28, 2025 for $1,505,000, 2.9% below the $1,550,000 asking price after 18 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,500,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
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208 Amherst Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,450 sq ft
- 7,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1959
$1,505,000
Subdivision College Park
13 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,555,200
The home
About 208 Amherst Place
COASTAL CITY property recently REMODELED!!! Sprawling Ranch (Formal Model Home) in the renowned COLLEGE PARK community! Situated on a Cul-De-Sac Street with RV access parking on an EXTRA-LARGE corner lot with a fantastic detached Playhouse, Office or Workout Space! OCEAN BREEZES paired with a Single-Level Home freshly RENOVATED with wonderful Improvements! 2024 & 2025 upgrades include: NEW ROOF with proper permits, 100% ALL-NEW Energy Efficient Dual-Pane Vinyl WINDOWS throughout, Designer Paint on the Interior & Exterior, extensive Landscape and Hardscape, NEW back patio PAVERS, Sprinkler system, etc. Kitchen & Bathrooms tastefully REMODELED in the summer of 2021! With stylish Curb Appeal, this Mid-Century Modern-Classic provides interior & exterior living spaces with such a fun ambiance! POOL-Sized Lot resting on a large 7,500+ Sq.Ft. Corner with a Fabulous Backyard & Side Yard. OVER-SIZED DRIVEWAY, Gated RV PARKING options plus Direct Access Two Car Garage. This Cheerful THREE Bedroom & TWO Bathroom home provides ABUNDANT Storage Space! Even the garage is nice! More RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE: Stainless Steel Cooking Range and Refrigerator, freshly installed Dishwasher, All New Interior Doors & Hardware, Halifax Door-Handles, Recessed Lighting, Sharp Exterior Lighting, Designer Paint, Current Bathroom Mirrors & lighting, Brushed-Nickel Plumbing Fixtures and so much more...RELAX in your Jetted Tub or Private Walk-In Shower with over-sized rain shower heads. Ideal walking distance to the highly desired NEWPORT MESA / COLLEGE PARK Elementary School. Enjoy lush green grass and plantings with abundant gardening locations. Extensive entertainment nearby with Walking-Distance to the Orange County Fair Grounds with Venues for Concerts, County Fair, unique events, Farmers Markets, Centennial Farms and a popular Dog Park, etc. What a location! Nearby Spectacular SoCal BEACHES, Balboa Island, Newport Harbor, Back Bay, Orange County Airport, Orange Coast College, Vanguard Private University, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa Civic Center, Endless Shopping Options, Fabulous Dining and so much more! Some Homes just feel right, (See the upbeat and fun video). A bundle of JOY awaits at this cheerful property!
Property details for 208 Amherst Place
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the College Park neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,450 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1959. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 141-465-04. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,501-square-foot lot, an updated home, and mid-century modern 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
- $1,505,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,450 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,500 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1959
- MLS® Number
- OC25016340
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25016340
- Year Built
- 1959
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,450
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1722
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Courtyard, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 14146504
- On Market Date
- 2025-01-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Doors
- Energy Star Qualified Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Parking, Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Drywall, Frame, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Trees, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Rv Access Parking
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- College Park (COLP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Stables, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 208 Amherst Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | Sold | $1,505,000 | |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Hold | |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Price increased | $1,550,000 | From $1,500,000 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 208 Amherst 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 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 1.0 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 25 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 25 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590639053007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 528 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.
College Park home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 13
- Median price
- $1,555,200
- Median days on market
- 8
- Median per sq ft
- $949
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 17, 2025 to Oct 17, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent College Park sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 385 Princeton | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,250,000 | 1,379 | $906 | 0 |
| 2563 Columbia | Oct 7, 2026 | $1,650,000 | 2,235 | $738 | 207 |
| 2436 Littleton | Sep 3, 2026 | $1,400,000 | 1,637 | $855 | 45 |
| 304 Hanover | Aug 10, 2026 | $1,780,000 | 1,446 | $1,231 | 61 |
| 208 Wellesley Lane | Jul 9, 2026 | $1,363,000 | 1,522 | $896 | 7 |
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Schools
Schools for 208 Amherst Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- College Park
- Middle
- Costa Mesa
- High
- Costa Mesa
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Matt Trudell of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Mar 29, 2025 at 5:41 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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