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236 Wake Forest sold on July 9, 2026 for $2,325,000, 2.9% below the $2,395,000 asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
236 Wake ForestCosta Mesa, CA 92626




A rare opportunity to own a completely reimagined ground-up redevelopment where timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and modern luxury converge. Thoughtfully designed with an expansive open-concept floor plan, this turnkey residence showcases curated finishes and meticulous attention to detail throughout. Upon entry, guests are welcomed by tumbled travertine flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light from all-new black dual-pane windows and sliders, including a dramatic 16-foot four-panel moving glass wall that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. The living room is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling split-face limestone fireplace with a Taj Mahal quartzite hearth and features a custom bar with handmade zellige tile, white oak floating shelves, and designer brass lighting. The chef’s kitchen is highlighted by a 10-foot leathered Taj Mahal quartzite island, matching polished countertops, professional Thermador appliances, and a striking seven-foot floor-to-counter microcement range hood with integrated quartzite shelving. White oak floating shelves and a full-height limestone backsplash complete the space. The luxurious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath featuring checkered limestone flooring, a curbless shower, freestanding soaking tub, dual vanity, and designer brass fixtures. Three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Behind the walls, nearly every major system has been replaced, including electrical, plumbing, gas lines, HVAC, sewer line, insulation, recessed lighting, and a tankless water heater. The exterior has been completely transformed with smooth stucco, limestone accents, Shou Sugi Ban siding, custom hardscape, integrated landscape lighting, premium turf, a natural gas fire pit, sphere water feature, residential-size bocce ball court, and professionally designed landscaping. An exceptional offering where luxury, architecture, and quality construction come together to create a truly one-of-a-kind home.
| 2 months ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® |
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Property Details for 236 Wake Forest
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,007 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1958. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 141-462-13. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,000-square-foot lot, 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.
Property History
236 Wake Forest was listed for sale on June 24, 2026 at $2,395,000.
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.
In Costa Mesa, 103 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $1,655,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 18 days on market before going under contract.
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