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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.

Single Family ResidenceSold

245 Palmer St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,877 sq ft
  • 2,958 sq ft lot
  • Built 1989
$1,700,000

MLS# OC25229750

Subdivision Eastside Heights

6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,556,500

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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

DateEventPriceNote
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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

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 Kristina Wright of LPT Realty, Inc

Listing information updated Dec 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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