Sold
233 E 21st Street sold on September 24, 2025 for $1,825,000, 3.9% below the $1,899,000 asking price after 38 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,999,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
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233 E 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,566 sq ft
- 6,080 sq ft lot
- Built 1963
$1,825,000
Subdivision Eastside Central
31 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,280,000
The home
About 233 E 21st Street
How often do you get the chance to buy a home where you call the shots? Welcome to 233 E 21st Street, a charming single-level ranch-style home that invites you to craft your dream residence in one of Costa Mesa’s most desirable neighborhoods. This is an opportunity for buyers with vision to design a home that reflects their personal style and taste. Set on a generous 6,080 sf lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a sparkling pool perfect for soaking up the SoCal sunshine and enjoying seamless indoor/outdoor living. The canvas is ready; all it needs is your imagination. Located just blocks from the vibrant energy of 17th Street, you’ll have top-tier dining, boutiques, and daily essentials at your fingertips. Only 1 mile from Newport’s scenic Back Bay and 3 miles from the coastal charm of Lido Marina Village, this home is perfectly positioned for everything we love about living in Orange County: beaches, trails, shopping, and a true sense of community. Add in award-winning schools, and you’ve got the ideal foundation for long-term living. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Don’t settle for someone else’s version of “updated.” Bring your vision, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.
Property details for 233 E 21st Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Central neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,566 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-202-26. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, a 6,081-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
- $1,825,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,566 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,080 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1963
- MLS® Number
- OC25161751
- 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
- OC25161751
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,566
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,080
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1396
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood, Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 42620226
- On Market Date
- 2025-07-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Block Walls, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, High Efficiency
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Construction
- Drywall
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Brick
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
- Condition
- Fixer, Repairs Major
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Central (ECCM)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 233 E 21st Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sold | $1,825,000 | |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Price reduced | $1,899,000 | From $1,949,000 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Price reduced | $1,949,000 | From $1,999,000 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000 | |
| Mar 17, 2015 | Sold | $879,500 | Surterre Properties Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 233 E 21st Street
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, 0.7 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 15 of 69 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 69 of 69. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 67 of 69.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590632024000, 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). 492 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.
Eastside Central home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 31
- Median price
- $2,280,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $1,214
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 Eastside Central sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2239 Catherine | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,125,000 | 1,517 | $1,401 | 7 |
| 184 E Bay | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,260,000 | 1,452 | $1,556 | 12 |
| 195 Broadway | Oct 6, 2026 | $1,750,000 | 1,293 | $1,353 | 8 |
| 418 E Bay Street | Sep 30, 2026 | $2,350,000 | 1,976 | $1,189 | 141 |
| 339 E 19th | Sep 30, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 1,692 | $1,655 | 6 |
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Schools
Schools for 233 E 21st Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Kaiser
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Karla Stagman of Compass
Listing information updated Sep 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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