$2,495,000
4Beds4Baths2,600SqFt
289 23rd StreetCosta Mesa, CA 92627Eastside Central
Sold
1851 Pitcairn sold on January 2, 2026 for $2,250,000, 9.6% below the $2,488,000 asking price after 18 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1851 Pitcairn, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,869 sq ft
- 8,403 sq ft lot
- Built 1962
$2,250,000
Subdivision Country Club I
The home
About 1851 Pitcairn
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE OPPORTUNITY – Priced Below Appraisal And Comps for Instant Equity with over 3,800 sqft 4 bedroom 4 bath home is a solid Buy!
Welcome to 1851 Pitcairn Drive, a rare find in Mesa Verde's coveted Costa Mesa location offering savvy buyers immediate equity and tremendous upside potential. This well-maintained home is strategically priced under appraised value and comparable sales, delivering more square footage than most properties in the neighborhood – an exceptional opportunity for homeowners seeking instant equity or investors looking for a value-add play.
Versatile Floor Plan with High-Demand Features:
The thoughtfully designed layout includes a highly sought-after main-floor bedroom with full bathroom – perfect for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or a private home office. Upstairs, three generous ensuite bedrooms each feature private bathrooms and walk-in closets, providing exceptional comfort and privacy that today's buyers demand.
Move-In Ready with Value-Add Potential:
Freshly painted and meticulously maintained, this home shows beautifully as-is while offering the perfect canvas for buyers to add their personal touches and build sweat equity. The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly into an open-concept family room with wet bar – ideal for entertaining and ready for a designer transformation that will maximize ROI.
Solid Bones, Smart Updates:
The home was Rebuilt in 1987, 2023 roof replacement, New AC system (recent upgrade), Paid-off solar system (zero monthly costs) and Brand-new front and back landscaping (just completed).
Prime Mesa Verde Location:
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street with proximity to Fairview Park, Talbert Nature Preserve, Mesa Verde Country Club, scenic trails, beaches, world-class shopping and dining, plus easy freeway access for commuters.
The Bottom Line: Whether you're a homeowner looking to build instant equity through strategic updates or an investor seeking a turn-key rental with value-add potential, 1851 Pitcairn Drive delivers exceptional value in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable neighborhoods. Priced to move – don't miss this opportunity!
Property details for 1851 Pitcairn
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Country Club I neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 3,869 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-383-31. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an 8,403-square-foot lot, central air, and traditional 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
- $2,250,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,869 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 8,403 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1962
- MLS® Number
- OC25258635
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Appraiser
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25258635
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,869
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,404
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1929
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 13938331
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Good Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Country Club I (ICC1)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1851 Pitcairn
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Sold | $2,250,000 | |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,488,000 |
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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 1851 Pitcairn
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 Paula Aragone of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Jan 4, 2026 at 8:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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