$3,399,999
6Beds6Baths4,000SqFt
1578 San BernardinoCosta Mesa, CA 92627Eastside South
379 Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,050 sq ft
- 9,235 sq ft lot
- Built 1953
$2,495,000
Subdivision Eastside South
22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,063,500
Open house
Open House
The home
About 379 Walnut Street
Set on a prized, quiet block in Eastside Costa Mesa, 379 Walnut Street presents a rare opportunity to create something truly special. This Mid-Century Modern residence offers approximately 1,050 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, perfectly positioned on an expansive 9,235 square foot lot, a size that is increasingly hard to find in this coveted neighborhood.
The property is ideal for a developer, investor, or end-user looking to expand, reimagine, or build new. With its generous lot dimensions and prime location, the possibilities for future value and customization are exceptional. Enjoy the charm of a peaceful street while being just minutes from the best of the Eastside lifestyle, including local dining, shopping, beaches, and top-rated schools.
Opportunities like this large lot, quiet street, and premier Eastside location are few and far between.
Property details for 379 Walnut Street
This 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Eastside South neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,050 square feet of living space and is listed at $2,495,000, about $2,376 per square foot. The home was built in 1953. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-302-06. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 9,235-square-foot lot, air conditioning, and mid-century 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
- $2,495,000
- Days On Site
- 38 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,050 sqft
- Total Baths
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 9,235 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1953
- MLS® Number
- OC26171760
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26171760
- Year Built
- 1953
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,050
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,235
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.212
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 42630206
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside South (ESCM)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 379 Walnut Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000 | |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Sold | $2,350,000 | Kase Real Estate |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$19,144/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $249,500 down
Principal & interest$14,985
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$936
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,495
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$728
HOANot reported, not included
$16,543/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $499,000 down
Principal & interest$13,320
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,495
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$728
HOANot reported, not included
$14,878/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $748,500 down
Principal & interest$11,655
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,495
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$728
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$3,223/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,495
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$728
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate 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.
Eastside South home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 22
- Median price
- $2,063,500
- Median days on market
- 9
- Median per sq ft
- $1,297
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Eastside South sales
At $2,376 per square foot, this home's asking price is 83% above the Eastside South median of $1,297 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Eastside South sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 Walnut Street | Sep 14, 2026 | $2,020,000 | 2,054 | $983 | 8 |
| 192 Buoy | Sep 3, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,452 | $1,309 | 37 |
| 2463 Irvine Avenue A2 | Aug 28, 2026 | $1,475,000 | 1,904 | $775 | 30 |
| 158 Cecil | Jul 23, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 2,372 | $885 | 57 |
| 159 Albert | Jul 23, 2026 | $1,625,000 | 1,256 | $1,294 | 0 |
Schools
School District for 379 Walnut Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Location
Location
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Listed by Keven Stirdivant of Kase Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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