
Sold
281 Santo Tomas Avenue sold on November 5, 2025 for $3,370,000, 3.7% below the $3,499,000 asking price after 28 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

281 Santo Tomas Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,059 sq ft
- 6,752 sq ft lot
- Built 1955
The home
About 281 Santo Tomas Avenue
Newly Reimagined Modern Farmhouse | 4 Beds + Loft | 4.5 Baths | 3,059 Sq Ft
Situated on a quiet Eastside Costa Mesa cul-de-sac street, this just-remodeled modern farmhouse combines timeless curb appeal with a fully reimagined floor plan. Now boasting 3,059 square feet, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a spacious loft, and an inviting loggia—designed for today’s lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living.
A charming white picket fence, new exterior finishes, and lush landscaping set the tone for this residence. The long driveway leads to a two-car garage, while the oversized lot provides space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or future enhancements.
The open-concept great room seamlessly blends living, dining, and kitchen spaces, highlighted by soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, and wide-plank white oak flooring. A statement fireplace anchors the living area, while the dining space is framed by expansive windows for natural light.
The chef’s kitchen showcases quartz countertops, custom shaker cabinetry, designer tile backsplash, premium stainless steel appliances, and a large center island with pendant lighting—a perfect gathering spot for family and guests. Warm white oak floors and custom white oak interior doors with sleek black hardware bring modern sophistication throughout.
Downstairs: Two spacious secondary bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and ample storage.
Upstairs: The luxurious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a spa-inspired bathroom with dual sinks, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and an oversized walk-in closet. An additional upstairs bedroom with its own en-suite bath provides flexibility for family or guests. A generous loft creates the ideal bonus space—perfect for a home office, media lounge, or playroom.
The loggia extends the living experience outdoors, offering a covered retreat for al fresco dining, lounging, or entertaining year-round.
Completely renovated with new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows, and insulation, the home is truly turnkey. Thoughtful details such as designer lighting, custom millwork, and luxury finishes including white oak flooring and doors enhance both beauty and functionality.
Moments from Newport Beach, Back Bay trails, Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza, and the 55/405/73 freeways, the property offers unmatched convenience. Located within the sought-after Newport-Mesa Unified School District, the home combines style, space, and location in one exceptional package.
Property details for 281 Santo Tomas Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 3,059 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-201-36. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,752-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
- $3,370,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,059 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,752 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1955
- MLS® Number
- OC25190617
- 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
- OC25190617
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,059
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,750
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.155
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 43920136
- On Market Date
- 2025-08-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Loft
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- other
- Community Features
- Street Lights
The record
Property History for 281 Santo Tomas Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | Sold | $3,370,000 | |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Listed for sale | $3,499,000 | |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Sold | $1,799,900 | Redfin |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Sold | $1,230,000 | Harcourts Prime Properties |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Sold | $935,000 | Alta Realty Group CA, Inc |
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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
- 425
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $953
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1644 Aliso Avenue | Sep 24, 2026 | $2,700,000 | 1,947 | $1,387 | 6 |
| 3124 Trinity | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,393,500 | 1,505 | $926 | 34 |
| 2225 Maple | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,335,000 | 1,432 | $932 | 10 |
| 986 Post Road | Sep 23, 2026 | $1,225,000 | 1,489 | $823 | 14 |
| 549 Bernard | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,400,000 | 1,984 | $706 | 1 |
Schools
School District for 281 Santo Tomas Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Milaad Forootan of Titan Pacific Group Inc
Listing information updated Nov 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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