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986 Post RoadCosta Mesa, CA 92626
Welcome to 986 Post Road! This fantastic home offers the perfect blend of comfortable interior living, versatile functional spaces, and incredible curb appeal. Situated on a coveted corner lot, this nearly 1,500 square foot residence features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing a well-designed layout that maximizes every inch of living space. Step inside to discover a bright and inviting interior filled with natural light, perfect for both everyday relaxation and entertaining. The functional garage setup includes a dedicated hobby room—ideal for a workshop, craft space, or home office—as well as convenient in-garage laundry facilities. Outdoors is where this property truly stands apart. The prominent corner lot positioning offers enhanced privacy, generous yard space, and unmatched parking capabilities. Highlighting the exterior is dedicated RV access and gated parking, providing ample space to securely store your motorhome, boat, trailer, or extra vehicles without sacrificing your backyard. Conveniently located near local schools, shopping, dining, and major routes, 986 Post Road delivers the complete package of space, utility, and location. Schedule your private showing today!
| a month ago | Status changed to Pending | |
| a month ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
| 2 months ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Property Details for 986 Post Road
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,489 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,299,800, about $873 per square foot. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 141-232-11. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 6,120-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.
Property History
986 Post Road was listed for sale on August 3, 2026 (46 days ago) at $1,299,800.
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.
In other, 8 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $1,717,500, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 10 days on market before going under contract.
Estimated monthly payment
6.76% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.76% (week of Sep 10, 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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