
Sold
8278 Artista Drive sold on August 5, 2026 for $850,000, 2.9% below the $875,000 asking price after 22 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

8278 Artista Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,225 sq ft
- Built 1974
Subdivision Mariners Cove West
The home
About 8278 Artista Drive
Less than a mile from the beach and nestled within the exclusive gated coastal community of Mariners Cove West, a charming enclave of only 50 homes, this lovely two-story townhome offers the perfect blend of beach-close living, resort-style amenities, and the warmth of an inviting home. Enjoy a quiet interior location near the sparkling association pool & spa, with easy access to downtown Huntington Beach, the pier, Pacific City, vibrant shopping, dining, entertainment, and near award-winning schools. This beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath PUD townhome features a two-car garage, central A/C, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, raised panel interior doors, mirrored closets with custom built-in organizers, ceiling fans, and a spacious courtyard-style patio ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and evening barbecues with cool ocean breezes. A lush greenbelt walking path leads to the front door, where you step inside to a light-filled, open-flowing floorplan with a spacious living room showcasing a cozy fireplace and seamless access to the dining area and upgraded kitchen. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with recessed lighting, Silestone countertops, Travertine-style tile flooring, upgraded solid-wood cabinetry with glass display panels, and stainless appliances including electric range, microwave, and LG dishwasher. Sliding glass doors open to the private patio with stucco walls, a deep storage closet, a laundry closet for full-size appliances, and direct access to the two-car garage. A half bath with Silestone-type vanity completes the downstairs level, while an upgraded hardwood staircase takes you upstairs where you find two bedrooms, a large linen cabinet with pull-outs, and a beautifully upgraded shared bathroom with Silestone-type countertop, dual sinks, shower, and and a separate soaking tub. The generous primary bedroom offers plenty of space for a sitting area, creating a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. Mariners Cove offers outstanding resort-style amenities including pool, spa, clubhouse, lush greenbelts, and ample guest parking. Enjoy the very best of coastal Huntington Beach living in this beautiful Mariners Cove home!
Property details for 8278 Artista Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome sits in the Mariners Cove West neighborhood of Huntington Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,225 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1974. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 148-033-16. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a gated community, a two-car garage, central air, and an updated home. 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
- $850,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,225 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1974
- MLS® Number
- OC26115992
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $378 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- OC26115992
- Year Built
- 1974
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,225
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,417
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0325
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Pool
- HOA Dues
- $378
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Mariners Cove West
- Parcel Number
- 14803316
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Outside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed, Patio, Tile
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Storage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Mariners Cove West (MACW)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Gated Community
The record
Property History for 8278 Artista Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sold | $850,000 | |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
About Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach stretches along the Pacific coast in Orange County, anchored by its landmark pier, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and Huntington Central Park, the largest city-owned park in the county. Nicknamed Surf City USA, the community spans beachfront blocks, the waterways of Huntington Harbour, and inland neighborhoods within the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
Huntington Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 138
- Median price
- $1,065,875
- Median days on market
- 24
- Median per sq ft
- $667
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 8278 Artista Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Moffett
- Middle
- Sowers
- High
- Edison
- District
- Huntington Beach Union High
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Listed by Lily Campbell of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Aug 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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