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1661 Palau Place sold on January 31, 2023 for $1,020,000, 3.6% below the $1,058,000 asking price after 89 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,098,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
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1661 Palau Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,641 sq ft
- 7,592 sq ft lot
- Built 1959
$1,020,000
Subdivision Cambridge
The home
About 1661 Palau Place
Your chance to bring this loved home back to its glory days. Original owner loved the location, neighborhood and the quiet cul-de-sac within the Mesa Verde neighborhood. Possibilities galore! The home sits beautifully on the lot with possible RV access. There is an added on sunroom - use your imangination. We have seen these floorplans re-done and they are glorious... We can even show you what one looks like to "spark" your inner decorator vibe. Steps to Mesa Verde Center and its great restaurants and coffee houses. Opportunity to make this one all about you.
Property details for 1661 Palau Place
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Cambridge neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,641 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1959. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-281-01. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and a 7,593-square-foot lot. 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
- $1,020,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,641 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,592 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1959
- MLS® Number
- PW22219462
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW22219462
- Year Built
- 1959
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,641
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,592
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1743
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 13928101
- On Market Date
- 2022-10-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cambridge (ICCM)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 1661 Palau Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2023 | Sold | $1,020,000 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Price reduced | $1,058,000 | From $1,078,000 |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Price reduced | $1,078,000 | From $1,098,000 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Listed for sale | $1,098,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1661 Palau Place
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 06059C0266J 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 74 of 75 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 75 of 75. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 11 of 75.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638021009, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 477 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
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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
- 433
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $962
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2111 Breakaway | Oct 16, 2026 | $1,375,000 | 1,871 | $735 | 14 |
| 644 Ross | Oct 16, 2026 | $900,000 | 971 | $927 | 8 |
| 1095 Sea Terrace | Oct 16, 2026 | $1,051,000 | 1,245 | $844 | 7 |
| 208 Calabria Court | Oct 15, 2026 | $1,280,000 | 1,733 | $739 | 21 |
| 2113 Federal Avenue | Oct 15, 2026 | $1,395,000 | 1,249 | $1,117 | 31 |
Schools
School District for 1661 Palau Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Valerie Torelli of Torelli Realty
Listing information updated Feb 1, 2023 at 2:36 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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