
Sold
245 Palmer St. sold on December 23, 2025 for $1,700,000, 5.5% below the $1,799,000 asking price after 178 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

245 Palmer St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,877 sq ft
- 2,958 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
Subdivision Eastside Heights
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,556,500
The home
About 245 Palmer St
Introducing a beautifully upgraded corner-lot home in the highly desirable Eastside Heights neighborhood of Costa Mesa. This meticulously maintained detached residence seamlessly blends timeless style with modern comfort, offering a spacious 2,958 sq ft open-concept layout filled with natural light. With over $60,000 in recent improvements, key upgrades include a new roof (2017), central A/C and furnace with new vents (2017), new windows (2020), and full-house recessed lighting (2020), ensuring both efficiency and peace of mind.The gourmet kitchen features elegant granite countertops, a stylish backsplash, and a center island with a breakfast bar, complemented by premium top of the line appliances, including a 6-burner stove, built-in refrigerator, and wine cooler. A custom-refinished cabinet system adds a modern touch, while the kitchen flows into a welcoming family room complete with a cozy fireplace and built-in surround sound. Outdoor entertaining is a delight on the slate-tiled patio with updated landscaping, or retreat to the spacious master suite that boasts its own private balcony, dual granite vanities, a travertine soaking tub, walk-in shower, and refreshed bathroom finishes.Additional highlights include new garage floor coating, refreshed kitchen blinds, an attached 2-car garage with built-in cabinetry, custom molding, updated lighting, and freshly painted interiors and exteriors. Ideally located near top schools, beaches, shops, parks, and local dining options, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a move-in ready residence in one of Costa Mesa’s most sought-after communities.
Property details for 245 Palmer St
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Heights neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,877 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 425-336-03. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 2,958-square-foot lot, central air, and craftsman architecture. 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
- $1,700,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,877 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 2,958 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC25229750
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $300 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Appraiser
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25229750
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,877
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,958
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0679
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $300
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Palm West
- Parcel Number
- 42533603
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Instant Hot Water, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Kitchen
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Enclosed, Porch
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Heights (EHCM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Park, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Trash
The record
Property History for 245 Palmer St
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Sold | $1,700,000 | |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Relisted | $1,799,000 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Sold | $939,000 | Cal Pro Properties Inc. |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sold | $800,000 | Villa Real Estate |
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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 Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,556,500
- Median days on market
- 14
- Median per sq ft
- $1,178
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 Heights sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2611 Westminster | Sep 21, 2026 | $2,740,000 | 2,004 | $1,367 | 16 |
| 1594 Redlands | Aug 19, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 2,674 | $1,120 | 0 |
| 1578 Redlands | Jul 9, 2026 | $2,135,000 | 1,728 | $1,236 | 3 |
| 363 La Perle Lane | Jun 18, 2026 | $2,845,000 | 1,940 | $1,466 | 47 |
| 2616 Willo Lane | May 6, 2026 | $2,373,000 | 2,328 | $1,019 | 12 |
Schools
School District for 245 Palmer St
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Kristina Wright of LPT Realty, Inc
Listing information updated Dec 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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