685 Center St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,340 sq ft
- 8,568 sq ft lot
- Built 1950
$5,795/month
The home
About 685 Center St
Welcome to this meticulously reimagined single-family home in the heart of Costa Mesa. Blending high-end modern design with everyday comfort, this residence has been completely remodeled with everything new, showcasing premium quality materials throughout an open, light-filled floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. The spacious living area features new laminate flooring, a cozy gas fireplace, and seamless flow into the stunning, brand-new kitchen. This chef’s space is complete with premium quartz countertops, a full-height quartz backsplash, new stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinetry, and a large center island perfect for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. One bedroom and a fully upgraded bathroom are conveniently located on the main level, while two additional bedrooms and another beautifully remodeled bathroom are upstairs, including one bedroom with a private balcony. No detail was overlooked in this total renovation, which includes a brand-new central air conditioning system, a new tankless gas water heater, and a private one-car garage equipped with a new EV charger and laundry machines, all included with the lease. Ideally located in the heart of Costa Mesa, you'll enjoy exceptional proximity to local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, boutiques, and everyday conveniences, while being just minutes from 17th Street, Newport Beach, parks, and major freeways. A rare opportunity to lease a fully upgraded, never-lived-in-since-remodel home in one of Costa Mesa's most convenient neighborhoods.
Property details for 685 Center St
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,340 square feet of living space and is available for lease at $5,795 a month. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 424-241-05. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, an 8,568-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.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $5,795 monthly
- Days On Site
- 5 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,340 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 8,568 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1950
- MLS® Number
- OC26223565
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26223565
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,340
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,568
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1967
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 42424105
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 0
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage, Shared Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 685 Center St
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Sold | $1,512,500 | Compass |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 685 Center St
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 06059C0268J 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 9 of 76 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 21 of 76. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 75 of 76.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590636052003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 240 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 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.
Schools
School District for 685 Center St
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Location
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Listed by Jill Livingston of Compass
Listing information updated Oct 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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