Sold
1821 Oriole Drive sold on May 28, 2025 for $2,500,000, 5.7% below the $2,650,000 asking price after 45 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,700,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
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1821 Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,543 sq ft
- 6,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1969
$2,500,000
Subdivision Buccola I
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,212,500
The home
About 1821 Oriole Drive
Absolutely gorgeous, soft contemporary. Fully renovated and remodeled featuring the most sought after finishes available. This home was taken down to the studs and includes all new electrical wiring, new electrical panel, new PEX plumbing, new HVAC and ducting. All work is to code and fully permitted with the City of Costa Mesa. As you enter the home you are greeted by the great room open concept design. The kitchen features a massive center island with sleek quartz counters. Opulent marble tile backsplash and floating shelves. The custom-built cabinetry is impressive with flat panel European design including soft close features. Abundant storage including pot and pan drawers. Bosch high end appliances. Two contemporary fireplaces with designer selected tiles flank the kitchen area, one in the family room and one in the living room. Rich white oak LVF flooring flows seamlessly throughout the home. There is a spacious downstairs bedroom which could easily be used as a second primary suite. The main primary upstairs has a generously sized walk-in closet. The primary bath is spa inspired with lux soaking tub and a ample sized walk-in shower with multi jet spray shower heads. Elegant vanity with double sinks and make up area complete the space. Three additional bedrooms upstairs and another beautifully designed bath. The rear grounds of the home offer endless opportunity for relaxing and entertaining. The sparkling pool and spa have just been re plastered and tiled. Plenty of deck area with a sunny Southern facing location perfect for enjoying your free time. This home is conveniently located near Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club. Tanager Park is just around the corner with with more opportunities for recreation. You are going to love this property which is truly custom, turn key, dialed in and ready to go!
Property details for 1821 Oriole Drive
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Buccola I neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,543 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1969. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-603-07. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 6,499-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
- $2,500,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,543 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,500 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1969
- MLS® Number
- OC25052786
- 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
- OC25052786
- Year Built
- 1969
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,543
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1492
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 13960307
- On Market Date
- 2025-03-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Pool Features
- Private, Salt Water
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Buccola I (MBB1)
- Community Features
- Biking, Golf, Hiking, Park
The record
Property History for 1821 Oriole Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Sold | $2,500,000 | |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Price reduced | $2,650,000 | From $2,700,000 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000 | |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Sold | $1,815,000 | Realty One Group West |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1821 Oriole 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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 57 of 57 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 19 of 57. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 250 Mbps, at 57 of 57.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638072002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 28 DC fast ports). 404 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.
Buccola I home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $2,212,500
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $833
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 Buccola I sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 Kinglet Court | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,225,000 | 3,109 | $716 | 107 |
| 2040 Swan Drive | Sep 9, 2026 | $2,290,000 | 2,434 | $941 | 6 |
| 1789 Kinglet Court | Jul 20, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 3,303 | $863 | 56 |
| 1829 Oriole Drive | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 2,768 | $686 | 0 |
| 2705 Starbird Drive | Jun 2, 2026 | $2,625,000 | 3,005 | $874 | 24 |
Schools
School District for 1821 Oriole Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Debbie Neugebauer of Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing information updated May 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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