

131 E 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3,704 sq ft
- Built 1961
Subdivision Eastside Central
The home
About 131 E 21st Street
SEE OFFERING MEMORANDUM IN SUPPLEMENTS. Rare pride-of-ownership 5-unit investment opportunity located in highly desirable Eastside Costa Mesa. Offered for sale for the first time in approximately 27 years, this well-maintained asset occupies an expansive approximately 15,746 square foot lot and features a unique low-density cottage-style layout with lots of attractive features and benefits.
Improvements include a freestanding 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence positioned at the front of the property, along with four additional units located within two separate residential buildings at the rear. Unit mix consists of two 1-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units. A defining characteristic of the offering is its abundance of private outdoor space. The front residence enjoys a large enclosed front yard with white picket vinyl fence and private rear yard, while each remaining unit benefits from its own yard, patio, or outdoor living area. This residential environment has contributed to strong tenant retention and consistent rental demand over many years.
Residents enjoy amenities seldom found in comparable investment properties, including six enclosed garages, five equipped with automatic openers, in-unit washer and dryer hookups, and off-street parking for approximately eight vehicles. One garage is currently leased separately, generating additional monthly income. Generous parking, private outdoor areas, and thoughtful site design further enhance long-term resident appeal.
From an operational standpoint, ownership benefits from a favorable utility structure. Gas and electricity are separately metered with no house gas or electric meters, helping reduce operating costs. Each residence is equipped with its own water heater, with residents responsible for individual gas consumption. Operating expenses remain straightforward and consist primarily of water, trash service, property taxes, insurance, landscaping, and professional management.
Eastside Costa Mesa continues to rank among Orange County's most desirable rental markets, driven by its proximity to Newport Beach, major employment centers, premier shopping, dining, and coastal recreation. Convenient access to Newport Boulevard and the 55 Freeway further strengthens location appeal.
This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a quality multifamily investment in one of Southern California's most sought-after rental submarkets.
Property details for 131 E 21st Street
This apartment sits in the Eastside Central neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 3,704 square feet of living space and is listed at $3,490,000, about $942 per square foot. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-182-13. Highlights include single-story living and a six-car garage. 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
- $3,490,000
- Days On Site
- 123 Days
- Bedrooms
- N/A
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,704 sqft
- Total Baths
- N/A
- Full Baths
- N/A
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1961
- MLS® Number
- OC26116869
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Apartment
- MLS Number
- OC26116869
- Year Built
- 1961
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 15,746
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3615
- Levels
- One
- Garage Spaces
- 6
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- Parcel Number
- 42618213
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking, Accessible Doors
- Rooms
- Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage, One Space
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 5
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Central (ECCM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Park, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 131 E 21st Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,490,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Costa Mesa rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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.
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Listed by Scott Gerard of Gerard Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Aug 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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