
Sold
870 Darrell St sold on September 29, 2026 for $1,230,000, 1.5% below the $1,249,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

870 Darrell St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,017 sq ft
- 5,998 sq ft lot
- Built 1956
The home
About 870 Darrell St
This single-story Costa Mesa home offers an easy, open layout, with new wide-plank oak-toned flooring running throughout the main living areas and bedrooms. Recessed lighting and ceiling fans keep every room bright and comfortable, while bifold doors open to a private front courtyard and sliders lead to the backyard, creating easy indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is finished with espresso-toned cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, with a breakfast counter alongside a separate dining area for everyday meals and entertaining. The primary suite offers an ensuite bath with a soaking tub set beneath a tiled surround. A second full bathroom, appointed with a frameless glass walk-in shower, serves the home's additional two bedrooms. Outside, a covered patio extends living space for shaded entertaining, complemented by a private above-ground spa. The backyard is bordered by mature trees, including a citrus tree, with full fencing for privacy, while the gated front yard is enclosed by a wood-and-stucco privacy fence. An attached two-car garage and long driveway add parking flexibility. Set minutes from schools, this Costa Mesa address also puts Costa Mesa Country Club, the Santa Ana River Trail, shopping, and the beach within easy reach.
Property details for 870 Darrell St
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,017 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 422-362-24. Highlights include a spa, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 5,998-square-foot lot, 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
- $1,230,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,017 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,998 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1956
- MLS® Number
- PTP2606348
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PTP2606348
- Year Built
- 1956
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,017
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 42236224
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-19
- Zoning
- R1 (Single-Family Residen
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Open, Patio
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 870 Darrell St
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Sold | $1,230,000 | |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Sold | $1,062,500 | The L3 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Sold | $610,222 | TMP Properties |
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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
- 425
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $953
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1644 Aliso Avenue | Sep 24, 2026 | $2,700,000 | 1,947 | $1,387 | 6 |
| 3124 Trinity | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,393,500 | 1,505 | $926 | 34 |
| 2225 Maple | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,335,000 | 1,432 | $932 | 10 |
| 986 Post Road | Sep 23, 2026 | $1,225,000 | 1,489 | $823 | 14 |
| 549 Bernard | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,400,000 | 1,984 | $706 | 1 |
Schools
School District for 870 Darrell St
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Ever Eternity of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Sep 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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