
Sold
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.

277 E 21st, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,352 sq ft
- 7,200 sq ft lot
- Built 1955
Subdivision Eastside Central
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,300,000
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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
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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