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3281 Michigan Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,988 sq ft
  • 6,600 sq ft lot
  • Built 1962

MLS# OC26194091 · Listed Sep 10, 2026 · Price cut $100,000 on Sep 22 · 48 Days On Site

Subdivision State Streets II

8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,587,500

See the 2 other homes for sale

The home

About 3281 Michigan Avenue

Located in the popular State Streets neighborhood of Mesa Verde, 3281 Michigan Avenue is a charming single story home offering nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, an exceptional amount of space for a single level home in this neighborhood. Continuously owned and cared for by the same family for 28 years, the home sits on a corner lot surrounded by mature professionally designed landscaping and a fully enclosed private yard. A white picket fence, stone wall, custom flagstone walkway and covered front porch create an inviting approach, while updated exterior siding and paint complete the curb appeal. Inside, the home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a comfortable floor plan highlighted by a permitted rear addition that creates an expansive great room with French doors and enlarged windows. This flexible space can function as a second family room, playroom, home office or additional entertaining area. The main living room features a fireplace and large bay window with built in seating, while the remodeled kitchen opens directly to the dining area and features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, undercabinet lighting, stainless steel KitchenAid appliances and a downdraft cooktop ventilation system that maintains an open sightline into the dining room. Custom built in dining cabinetry provides additional storage, while wood look flooring runs continuously throughout the main living areas. Down the hall are three spacious bedrooms, a full guest bathroom with marble countertop and custom cabinetry, and a primary suite with walk in closet and private bathroom featuring a stone tile shower. Additional features include recessed lighting, dual pane vinyl windows, extensive storage, direct interior access to the attached garage, built in garage storage, upgraded electrical panel, newer attic fan and completely replaced attic insulation. The private backyard is surrounded by privacy fencing and an eight foot split face block wall and features an oversized stone patio, covered patio area, mature landscaping and a 10 by 12 storage shed. The generous side yard also offers potential for RV or boat storage. Recent improvements include a brand new roof and fresh interior paint. All of this in Mesa Verde, one of Costa Mesa’s most sought after communities, known for its strong sense of community, neighborhood events, beautiful parks, nearby shopping and dining, the private Mesa Verde Country Club, and great freeway access.

Property details for 3281 Michigan Avenue

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the State Streets II neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It has 1,988 square feet of living space on a 6,600-square-foot lot and is listed at $1,749,000, about $880 per square foot. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-074-01. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached two-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26194091
Year Built
1962
Living Area (sq ft)
1,988
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,600
Lot Size (acres)
0.1515
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
Parcel Number
13907401
On Market Date
2026-09-10
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Attic
Appliances
Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Cooling
Whole House Fan, Attic Fan
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Rooms
Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Attic, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Bathroom

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
State Streets II (MST2)
Community Features
Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 3281 Michigan Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 22, 2026 Price reduced $1,749,000 From $1,849,000
Sep 10, 2026 Listed for sale $1,849,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3281 Michigan Avenue

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. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0258J 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

Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.

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 1,000 Mbps, at 44 of 44 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 44 of 44. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 1 of 44.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638052000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EVgo, 4 DC fast ports). 471 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

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.32% · 30-yr fixed
$
$13,728/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $174,900 down
Principal & interest$10,813
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$656
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,749
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$510
HOANot reported, not included
$11,871/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $349,800 down
Principal & interest$9,612
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,749
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$510
HOANot reported, not included
$10,669/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $524,700 down
Principal & interest$8,410
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,749
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$510
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$2,259/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,749
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$510
HOANot reported, not included

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.32% (week of Oct 22, 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.

State Streets II home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
8
Median price
$1,587,500
Median days on market
24
Median per sq ft
$902

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Price per square foot against recent State Streets II sales

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

At $880 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the State Streets II median of $902 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.

Recent State Streets II sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
1732 Missouri Aug 27, 2026 $1,403,000 1,614 $869 49
3230 Oregon Jul 7, 2026 $1,550,000 2,028 $764 51
3233 Michigan Jun 10, 2026 $1,630,000 2,425 $672 34
3344 Alabama Apr 9, 2026 $1,810,000 2,514 $720 0
1657 Texas Feb 17, 2026 $1,575,000 1,402 $1,123 14

Schools

School District for 3281 Michigan Avenue

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.

Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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Listed by Matthew Kanoudi of The L3

Listing information updated Oct 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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