$3,199,000
2653 Santa AnaCosta Mesa, CA 92627Eastside Heights
218 E 16th, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 1,800 sq ft
- Built 1978
$2,150,000
Subdivision Eastside Heights
This property is also on the market under MLS OC26205781 (Residential).
The home
About 218 E 16th
RARE DUPLEX OPPORTUNITY IN EAST COSTA MESA! First time on the market in over 60 years. This exceptional property consists of two separate units measuring 900 sq. ft each. The rear unit boasts its own large private backyard. Situated directly across the street to Heller Park, the location is unbeatable, positioned just blocks from the vibrant dining and retail scene along 17th Street and only six minutes to Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula. With the back unit vacant and ready to be rented and the unit in front already rented, providing immediate, stable income, this rare property is a prime candidate for future multi-unit redevelopment on this lot. Located with the prestigious Newport Mesa Unified School District and close the renowned back bay loop for outdoor enthusiasts, this property epitomizes the best of Costa Mesa living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this duplex your next investment. Call today to schedule a tour.
Property details for 218 E 16th
This duplex sits in the Eastside Heights neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,800 square feet of living space and is listed at $2,150,000, about $1,194 per square foot. The home was built in 1978. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 425-201-16. Highlights include single-story living and a two-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
- $2,150,000
- Days On Site
- 12 Days
- Bedrooms
- N/A
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,800 sqft
- Total Baths
- N/A
- Full Baths
- N/A
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1978
- MLS® Number
- OC26207185
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- OC26207185
- Year Built
- 1978
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,970
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.16
- Levels
- One
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parcel Number
- 42520116
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-22
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Eastside Heights (EHCM)
- Community Features
- Park, Suburban
The record
Property History for 218 E 16th
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$16,496/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $215,000 down
Principal & interest$12,913
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$806
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,150
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$627
HOANot reported, not included
$14,255/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $430,000 down
Principal & interest$11,478
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,150
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$627
HOANot reported, not included
$12,820/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $645,000 down
Principal & interest$10,043
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,150
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$627
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$2,777/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,150
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$627
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.
Costa Mesa home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,885,000
- Median days on market
- 24
- Median per sq ft
- $901
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Costa Mesa sales
At $1,194 per square foot, this home's asking price is 33% above the Costa Mesa median of $901 for duplexes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 635 Plumer | Aug 21, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,562 | $605 | 87 |
| 782 W 18th Street | Jul 30, 2026 | $1,600,000 | 1,940 | $825 | 24 |
| 270 Albert Place | Mar 5, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 3,000 | $1,117 | 144 |
| 433 431 E 19th | Feb 20, 2026 | $2,450,000 | 1,520 | $1,612 | 0 |
| 2195 American Avenue | Dec 4, 2025 | $1,670,000 | 2,191 | $762 | 0 |
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Location
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Listed by Tricia Poissonnier of HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Listing information updated Sep 23, 2026 at 6:20 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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