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277 E 21st sold on December 18, 2025 for $1,750,000, 3% above the $1,699,000 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

277 E 21st, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,352 sq ft
  • 7,200 sq ft lot
  • Built 1955
$1,750,000

MLS# OC25265187

Subdivision Eastside Central

27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,300,000

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The home

About 277 E 21st

Just Listed in Eastside Costa Mesa! Bathed in natural light and cooled by fresh ocean breezes, 277 E 21st Street is a charming single-level home set on a generous 7,200 sq ft lot in one of Costa Mesa’s most loved and sought-after neighborhoods. What truly sets this home apart is its location. Eastside Costa Mesa is known for its deep sense of community, long-standing pride of ownership, and the generations of families who continue to call it home. The lifestyle here is one of its biggest draws—walkability, friendly neighbors, and effortless access to everything that makes coastal living so appealing.

You’ll be within walking distance to top Newport-Mesa schools and just minutes from the scenic Newport Back Bay, local parks, and the world-class beaches of Newport Beach. The home is also close to the vibrant 17th Street corridor, where cafés, dining, fitness studios, and boutiques bring convenience and energy to everyday living. For commuters and travelers, the proximity to John Wayne Airport and quick access to the 55, 73, and 405 freeways make this location incredibly practical without sacrificing the coastal ease Eastside is known for. Opportunities to purchase in this neighborhood don’t come around often—homes are tightly held, and demand is consistently high. Take advantage of this opportunity to settle into one of Costa Mesa’s most treasured communities.

Property details for 277 E 21st

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Central neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,352 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-215-07. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,200-square-foot lot, and bungalow 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
$1,750,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,352 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
7,200 SqFt
Year Built
1955
MLS® Number
OC25265187
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
OC25265187
Year Built
1955
Living Area (sq ft)
1,352
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,200
Lot Size (acres)
0.1653
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
10
View
Neighborhood
Parcel Number
42621507
On Market Date
2025-11-23
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer
Flooring
Stone, Vinyl
Heating
Central, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Fireplaces
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Screens, Skylights
Doors
Energy Star Qualified Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Ranch
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Trees, Yard
Patio and Porch
Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone
Parking
Boat, Door Multi, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Private, Garage Faces Rear, Rv Potential, Rv Access Parking, On Street
Fencing
Block
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Condition
Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
Faces
East
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Eastside Central (ECCM)
Community Features
Curbs, Park
Security
Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 277 E 21st

DateEventPriceNote
Dec 18, 2025 Sold $1,750,000
Nov 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

Schools for 277 E 21st

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Kaiser
Middle
Ensign
High
Newport Harbor
District
Newport Mesa Unified

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Listed by Karla Stagman of Compass

Listing information updated Dec 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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