$1,950,000
5Beds3Baths2,467SqFt
2701 CardinalCosta Mesa, CA 92626Buccola I
1081 Tulare, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,884 sq ft
- 7,100 sq ft lot
- Built 1973
$1,949,000
Open house
Open House
The home
About 1081 Tulare
Welcome to 1081 Tulare Dr, a fully reimagined single-level home offering timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, & a rare 3-car garage. A mature Manzanillo olive tree, James Hardie Artisan siding, Arto brick veneer, custom gates, top-cast concrete, & designer landscaping create stunning curb appeal. Inside, vaulted ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, solid-core shaker doors, custom White Oak millwork, designer brass hardware, & a Venetian plaster fireplace create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, Taj Mahal quartzite counters & a full-height backsplash, stainless steel Café appliances, designer lighting, a Venetian plaster hood, bifold serving window, & expansive bifold doors creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite offers custom White Oak pocket doors, backyard access, & a spa-inspired bath featuring designer tile, a custom White Oak vanity, Kohler soaking tub, brass fixtures, & curated finishes throughout. Additional upgrades include a custom mudroom, new electrical, HVAC, a high-efficiency furnace, a tankless water heater, an epoxy-coated 3-car garage, new garage doors, & brand new ultra quiet Chamberlain garage door openers. The private backyard features a Taj Mahal quartzite outdoor bar, Horizon Stone retaining wall, mature landscaping, side-yard parking, & exceptional privacy. Ideally located near South Coast Plaza, parks, dining, shopping, & Orange County beaches, this home delivers the very best of Costa Mesa living.
Property details for 1081 Tulare
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,884 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,949,000, about $1,035 per square foot. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 412-112-05. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, a 7,100-square-foot lot, central air, and contemporary 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
- $1,949,000
- Days On Site
- 89 Days
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,884 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,100 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1973
- MLS® Number
- PW26136316
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26136316
- Year Built
- 1973
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,884
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.163
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 41211205
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 1081 Tulare
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Sold | $1,230,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$14,953/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $194,900 down
Principal & interest$11,705
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$731
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,949
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$568
HOANot reported, not included
$12,922/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $389,800 down
Principal & interest$10,405
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,949
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$568
HOANot reported, not included
$11,621/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $584,700 down
Principal & interest$9,104
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,949
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$568
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$2,517/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,949
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$568
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Costa Mesa rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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.
Price per square foot against recent Costa Mesa sales
At $1,035 per square foot, this home's asking price is 9% above the Costa Mesa median of $953 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
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 1081 Tulare
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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Location
Location
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Listed by Christian Padilla of Kase Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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