
Sold
278 Virginia Place sold on April 10, 2026 for $2,790,000, 3.6% below the $2,895,000 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,299 sq ft
- 7,719 sq ft lot
- Built 1953
Subdivision Eastside Central
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,300,000
The home
About 278 Virginia Place
Beautifully expanded and remodeled in 2018, this exceptional home blends thoughtful design with modern comfort. The residence was expanded by more than 1,250 square feet to create a spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom layout featuring two primary suites and oak hardwood flooring throughout. The main level offers one primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and bathrooms appointed with dual vanities. An oversized laundry room with abundant storage adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, the second primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a walk-in closet, soaking tub, and a balcony overlooking the expansive backyard. Designed for both functionality and style, the upgraded kitchen showcases Calcita Azul custom-finish quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wine refrigerator. The light-filled living area features vaulted ceilings with two skylights and a wood-burning fireplace with a custom mantel. Bi-fold doors in the dining area create seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the patio and backyard. Situated on a generous 7,720-square-foot lot, the backyard is ideal for entertaining with a spacious patio, built-in barbecue, and outdoor fireplace. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with epoxy flooring, built-in storage cabinetry, a custom workbench, and a utility sink. Ideally located within walking distance to the Newport Back Bay and just moments from the dining and shopping along 17th Street, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience.
Property details for 278 Virginia Place
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside Central neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,299 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1953. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-082-16. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 7,719-square-foot lot, central air, a turnkey home, and modern 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
- $2,790,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,299 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 7,719 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1953
- MLS® Number
- OC26040443
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26040443
- Year Built
- 1953
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,299
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,720
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1772
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 42608216
- On Market Date
- 2026-03-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Modern
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Board And Batten Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Other
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Central (ECCM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 278 Virginia Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Sold | $2,790,000 | |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000 | |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Sold | $1,625,000 | The Nahin Group |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Sold | $895,000 | KEVIN GIBBS, BROKER |
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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 278 Virginia Place
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 Brett Vanlandingham of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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