$2,915,000
3Beds2Baths2,562SqFt
3097 Molokai PlaceCosta Mesa, CA 92626Summerland
Sold
2038 Aliso Avenue sold on April 10, 2026 for $2,910,000, 1.4% below the $2,950,000 asking price after 52 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,400,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2038 Aliso Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,427 sq ft
- 8,446 sq ft lot
- Built 1959
$2,910,000
Subdivision Eastside
The home
About 2038 Aliso Avenue
Welcome to 2038 Aliso Avenue, where timeless style meets one of Costa Mesa’s most coveted locations. Set on an oversized lot towards the end of a quiet cul de sac, the property offers exceptional privacy and a sense of retreat. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence is thoughtfully positioned near the Newport Back Bay, offering easy access to scenic walking and biking trails and a lifestyle rooted in coastal ease. Just minutes away, 17th Street provides a vibrant mix of acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, and everyday conveniences, all within the highly rated Newport Mesa Unified School District. The home itself strikes a refined balance between original character and modern updates. A double-sided fireplace creates a warm architectural focal point, connecting the main living spaces with effortless elegance. In the chef’s kitchen, a newer refrigerator complements a layout designed for both function and entertaining. Many of the French doors and windows have been replaced, enhancing natural light and comfort throughout, while much of the original wood flooring has been beautifully refinished, preserving the home’s authentic charm. A newer roof adds an important layer of peace of mind. Classic, composed, and quietly impressive, 2038 Aliso Avenue is Costa Mesa living at its most polished.
Property details for 2038 Aliso Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,427 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1959. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-251-03. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and an 8,446-square-foot lot. 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
- $2,910,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,427 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 8,446 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1959
- MLS® Number
- OC26018413
- 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
- OC26018413
- Year Built
- 1959
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,427
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,448
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1939
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 42625103
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Kitchen
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 2038 Aliso Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Sold | $2,910,000 | |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,400,000 |
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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
Schools for 2038 Aliso Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Kaiser
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Christine Morgan of Marterra Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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