$1,600,000
2Beds1Baths917SqFt
166 CecilCosta Mesa, CA 92627Eastside Central
Sold
277 Esther sold on October 15, 2025 for $1,750,000, 3% above the $1,699,000 asking price after 2 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
277 Esther, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,047 sq ft
- 6,382 sq ft lot
- Built 1946
$1,750,000
Subdivision Eastside Central
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,300,000
The home
About 277 Esther
Charming 3 Bedroom Home in Sought-After Eastside Costa Mesa
Welcome to this inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable neighborhoods. Full of character and warmth, this home features original hardwood floors that add timeless charm throughout the main living areas. The split floor plan has a primary bedroom and bathroom on the far side of the kitchen with rear yard access. The spacious backyard is a true standout - a private oasis with mature fruit trees, including a thriving avocado tree. There are two convenient storage sheds providing ample space for tools, hobbies or outdoor gear. The property has rear alley access that provides extra parking. The covered patio is ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing year-round. This home offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Eastside lifestyle- close to parks, schools, local shops and restaurants, beaches and freeway access. Don't miss this Costa Mesa gem!
Property details for 277 Esther
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Central neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,047 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-283-07. Highlights include single-story living, an attached one-car garage, and a 6,382-square-foot lot. 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
- $1,750,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,047 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,382 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1946
- MLS® Number
- OC25223575
- 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
- OC25223575
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,047
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,381
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1465
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 42628307
- On Market Date
- 2025-09-23
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Central (ECCM)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 277 Esther
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Sold | $1,750,000 | |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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
- 27
- Median price
- $2,300,000
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $1,207
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1644 Aliso Avenue | Sep 24, 2026 | $2,700,000 | 1,947 | $1,387 | 6 |
| 337 Anderson Lane | Sep 3, 2026 | $2,385,000 | 2,344 | $1,017 | 9 |
| 2032 Aliso Avenue | Aug 11, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,543 | $1,604 | 5 |
| 300 Esther Street | Jul 16, 2026 | $1,975,000 | 1,647 | $1,199 | 26 |
| 2094 Orange Avenue | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 2,221 | $855 | 4 |
Schools
School District for 277 Esther
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Stella Guild of SunCoast Real Estate Group
Listing information updated Oct 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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