$1,649,000
4Beds2Baths1,867SqFt
2817 La SalleCosta Mesa, CA 92626Mesa del Mar
Sold
2864 Drake Avenue sold on October 10, 2025 for $1,150,000, 7% above the $1,074,900 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2864 Drake Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,282 sq ft
- 6,103 sq ft lot
- Built 1962
$1,150,000
Subdivision Mesa del Mar
13 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,560,000
The home
About 2864 Drake Avenue
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!! This is the first time this terrific home has been on the market in over 40 years! Located in the highly desirable Mesa Del Mar community, there's easy access to everything you could possibly need. There's so much to do in the neighboring South Coast Metro area with all kinds of shopping, dining, services, entertainment and so much more. Schools at all grade levels are just minutes away with Sonora Elementary, Costa Mesa Middle and High School, and Orange Coast College. South Coast Plaza, a world reknowned luxury shopping center, is just minutes away along with smaller shopping centers of all kinds. This is an ideal location with easy commuting to almost everywhere in southern California! Drake Avenue is a tree-lined street that is a shining example of suburban life. A wide driveway leads to the 2 car garage with direct access to the home. A walkway off the driveway leads past a large front lawn to the entry of the hom. This well loved home features a spacious living room with fireplace place and adjacent dining room. The convenient kitchen is just beyond the dining room with ample countertop and cupboard space, including a pantry cupboard. There's even a double closet with louvered doors and shelving for your laundry room. On the opposite side of the home are 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The large primary suite has a private bath with a large vanity, walk-in shower, private commode and wardrobe closet. The secondary bedrooms each have wardrobe closets and share a full bath off the hallway. Off the living and dining rooms you'll find a huge sun room or family room and an additional open covered patio. The a huge lawn area with plenty of room for pets or kids to play, or just to sit and enjoy a beatiful day! This terrific home is considered a "fixer" and is in need of some TLC and is being sold "as is." The seller will make no repairs or replacements and will not provide termite clearance. This reflected in the price. It's waiting for your personal touch to make it your dream home! Come make it yours!
Property details for 2864 Drake Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Mesa del Mar neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,282 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 141-545-02. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 6,103-square-foot lot, and ranch architecture. 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
- $1,150,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,282 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,103 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1962
- MLS® Number
- PW25219406
- 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
- PW25219406
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,282
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,104
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1401
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 14154502
- On Market Date
- 2025-09-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Enclosed
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Mesa Del Mar (MDMA)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2864 Drake Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Sold | $1,150,000 | |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,074,900 |
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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.
Mesa del Mar home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 13
- Median price
- $1,560,000
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $983
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Mesa del Mar sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2732 Lorenzo | Sep 15, 2026 | $2,310,000 | 2,258 | $1,023 | 7 |
| 975 Junipero | Aug 24, 2026 | $1,600,000 | 1,735 | $922 | 25 |
| 1133 El Camino | Aug 21, 2026 | $1,925,000 | 1,867 | $1,031 | 7 |
| 2782 Mendoza Drive | Jul 6, 2026 | $2,225,000 | 2,014 | $1,105 | 7 |
| 927 Presidio | Jun 18, 2026 | $1,475,000 | 1,501 | $983 | 23 |
Schools
Schools for 2864 Drake Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Sonora
- Middle
- Costa Mesa
- High
- Costa Mesa
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Mike Shahbazi of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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