Sold
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 Forest, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,007 sq ft
- 7,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1958
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$2,325,000
The home
About 236 Wake Forest
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.
Property details for 236 Wake Forest
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It has 2,007 square feet of living space on a 7,000-square-foot lot. 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, central air, an updated home, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26135737
- Year Built
- 1958
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,007
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1607
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 14146213
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- See Remarks
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Cedar, Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air Sealed, Frame, Hardiplank Type, Concrete, Stone Veneer, Stucco, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Rv Potential
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 236 Wake Forest
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Sold | $2,325,000 | |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 236 Wake Forest
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0266J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 47 of 47 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 47 of 47. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 47 of 47.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590639053011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 523 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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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
- 429
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $959
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2123 Wallace | Oct 30, 2026 | $1,100,000 | 1,618 | $680 | 0 |
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Schools
Schools for 236 Wake Forest
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- College Park
- Middle
- Twinkle
- High
- Costa Mesa
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Robert Langston of Kase Real Estate
Listing information updated Jul 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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