$1,499,000
3Beds4Baths1,896SqFt
1007 SomertonCosta Mesa, CA 92627
Sold
1616 Sandalwood Street sold on March 23, 2026 for $1,490,000, 0.7% below the $1,499,900 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1616 Sandalwood Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,451 sq ft
- 6,129 sq ft lot
- Built 1959
$1,490,000
The home
About 1616 Sandalwood Street
Nestled in the highly sought-after Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers exceptional curb appeal with a beautiful stone paver driveway and entryway, complemented by elegant stackstone detailing on the façade.
Inside, you’ll find thoughtful upgrades throughout. The recently remodeled kitchen features new oak-colored cabinetry, white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a stylish tile backsplash, creating a modern and functional space perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Tile flooring in the kitchen and dining areas offers easy maintanance, while laminate flooring flows seamlessly through the bedrooms and living room, offering both durability and warmth.
The bathrooms are well maintained and updated with upgraded fixtures and a sleek shower door, and the home has been freshly enhanced with brand new interior paint and baseboards. Additional highlights include dual-pane windows, a beautifully refreshed fireplace with new tile, and direct access to the attached 2-car garage for convenience and laundry usage.
The primary suite features its own private bathroom, providing comfort and privacy. Step outside to a spacious backyard, a blank canvas ready for you to design your dream outdoor retreat — whether it’s a garden, entertaining space, or custom backyard oasis.
Located in one of Costa Mesa’s most desirable communities, close to parks, golf, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, this Mesa Verde gem offers both comfort and opportunity.
Property details for 1616 Sandalwood Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,451 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1959. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-212-09. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 6,129-square-foot lot, an updated home, 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
- $1,490,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,451 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,129 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1959
- MLS® Number
- OC26032928
- 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
- OC26032928
- Year Built
- 1959
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,451
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,129
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1407
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 13921209
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- None
- Parking
- Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1616 Sandalwood Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Sold | $1,490,000 | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,499,900 | |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Sold | $1,175,000 | eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc |
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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 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 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 1616 Sandalwood Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- California
- Middle
- Tewinkle
- High
- Estancia
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Krissy Tu of eXp Realty of California Inc
Listing information updated Sep 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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