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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.

Single Family ResidenceSold

281 Santo Tomas Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 4 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 3,059 sq ft
  • 6,752 sq ft lot
  • Built 1955
$3,370,000

MLS# OC25190617

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

DateEventPriceNote
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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

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 Milaad Forootan of Titan Pacific Group Inc

Listing information updated Nov 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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