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1040 El Camino C, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,150 sq ft
  • Built 1964
$3,950/month

MLS# OC26230218 · Listed Oct 24, 2026 · New Today

The home

About 1040 El Camino C

Be the First to Live in This Beautifully Remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Upstairs condo. With a brand new Central AC/Heating be comfortable year round. This light and bright home offers contemporary finishes, an open and inviting layout. Completely remodeled from top to bottom, with modern kitchen with new white cabinets, quartz countertops, new refrigerator, microwave, gas range, & dishwasher. New bathrooms with new cabinets, new quartz countertops, with tiled walk-in shower, & a tub. Wood flooring & recessed lights throughout, all new windows & doors. An inside laundry in the unit with a washer/dryer combo for added convenience. Ideally situated near the 55, 73, and 405 freeways, commuting is a breeze. You'll also be just minutes from premier shopping, dining, and entertainment. Within two miles are South Coast Plaza, The LAB Anti-Mall, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Target, Northgate Market, Mitsuwa Marketplace, and numerous specialty grocery stores and restaurants. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a move-in-ready, never-lived-in home in an unbeatable location!

Property details for 1040 El Camino C

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment sits in the Costa Mesa Residential Income neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,150 square feet of living space and is available for lease at $3,950 a month. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 141-665-13. Highlights include single-story living and central air. 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
$3,950 monthly
Days On Site
New Today
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,150 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1964
MLS® Number
OC26230218
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Estimated

General Features

Property Type
Apartment
MLS Number
OC26230218
Year Built
1964
Living Area (sq ft)
1,150
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,534
Lot Size (acres)
0.15
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
View
None
Parcel Number
14166513
On Market Date
2026-10-24
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Up
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
2
Common Walls
Two Common Walls Or More, No One Above
Furnished
Unfurnished
Rooms
Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Two To Five Units Acre
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
5

Community Features

Subdivision
Costa Mesa Residential Income (CMRI)
Community Features
Curbs

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1040 El Camino C

We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.

Hazard and noise zones

Flood zone

Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0267J 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.

Airport noise

Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.7 miles from it.

Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 14 of 14 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 14 of 14. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 12 of 14.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590639043003, 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). 809 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

Next steps

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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 1040 El Camino C

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 Mila Evans of Key Home Group

Listing information updated Oct 24, 2026 at 9:17 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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