$1,749,000
735 W 18thCosta Mesa, CA 92627Westside Costa Mesa Central
1544 Elm, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 3,167 sq ft
- Built 1960
$1,798,000
The home
About 1544 Elm
A rare investment opportunity in highly sought-after Mesa Verde! This well-maintained triplex offers three clean, beautifully updated units in a prime Costa Mesa location just minutes from shopping and dining. Unit A is a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with a large private yard, ideal for tenants who want room to relax, garden, or entertain. Units B and C each offer 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and their own private patio for comfortable indoor-outdoor living. Each unit also has its own detached garage space. With strong curb appeal, quality updates throughout, and a location tenants love, 1544 Elm Ave is a turnkey addition to any portfolio. Properties like this rarely come to market in Mesa Verde. Don’t miss it!
Property details for 1544 Elm
This triplex sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 3,167 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,798,000, about $568 per square foot. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-301-11. Highlights include a fireplace and a three-car garage. 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
- $1,798,000
- Days On Site
- 2 Days
- Bedrooms
- N/A
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,167 sqft
- Total Baths
- N/A
- Full Baths
- N/A
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1960
- MLS® Number
- PW26224935
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Triplex
- MLS Number
- PW26224935
- Year Built
- 1960
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,970
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.16
- Levels
- Two
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- Parcel Number
- 13930111
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Landscaped, Near Park
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 3
Community Features
- Community Features
- Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 1544 Elm
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,798,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1544 Elm
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 7 of 7 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 7 of 7.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638021017, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (2 Level 2 and 1 DC fast ports). 476 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
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.40% · 30-yr fixed$
$14,200/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $179,800 down
Principal & interest$11,204
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$674
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,798
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$524
HOANot reported, not included
$12,281/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $359,600 down
Principal & interest$9,959
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,798
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$524
HOANot reported, not included
$11,036/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $539,400 down
Principal & interest$8,714
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,798
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$524
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$2,322/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,798
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$524
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.40% (week of Oct 15, 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.
Location
Location
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Listed by Valerie Torelli of Torelli Realty
Listing information updated Oct 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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