$1,499,000
3Beds4Baths1,896SqFt
1007 SomertonCosta Mesa, CA 92627
Sold
286 Carefree sold on February 25, 2026 for $1,450,000, 2.4% below the $1,485,000 asking price after 39 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,595,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
286 Carefree, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,623 sq ft
- 2,875 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
$1,450,000
Subdivision Carefree Lane
The home
About 286 Carefree
Light-filled Eastside Costa Mesa home offering an ideal blend of open living spaces, updated finishes, and outdoor living — perfect for everyday family life and effortless entertaining. Step into an expansive living area framed by soaring high ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an airy, welcoming atmosphere for gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
The updated kitchen is thoughtfully designed for modern living, featuring contemporary finishes, generous work surfaces and brand-new appliances that make meal prep simple and enjoyable. A smooth flow from the kitchen into the main living and dining areas makes hosting effortless.
Upstairs you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths. The extra-large primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spacious ensuite bath and a walk-in closet that offers substantial organization potential. Additional thoughtful storage is integrated throughout the home.
Conveniences include an attached two-car garage with abundant storage capacity and driveway parking. Outdoors, the fenced yard provides a safe, private space for children and pets, plus a comfortable area for al fresco dining, summer barbecues and relaxing evenings under the stars — a real extension of the living space for entertaining and family fun.
Located on the desirable Eastside, this residence enjoys close proximity to local golf courses, Irvine Ranch Market, and the Back Bay recreation area and trail network — perfect for weekend outings, fitness and nature pursuits. With its combination of bright, open interiors, contemporary kitchen upgrades, and a charming outdoor yard, this home is a true Costa Mesa gem.
Property details for 286 Carefree
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Carefree Lane neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,623 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-203-03. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 2,875-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $1,450,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,623 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 2,875 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC25276516
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $100 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25276516
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,623
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,874
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.066
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $300
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Carefree Lane Homeowners
- Parcel Number
- 43920303
- On Market Date
- 2025-12-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Landscaped, Paved
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Private
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Privacy, Stucco Wall, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 12
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Carefree Lane
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Management
The record
Property History for 286 Carefree
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Sold | $1,450,000 | |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000 |
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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 286 Carefree
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 Georgie Fenton of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Feb 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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