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  • Listed by: Gerard Properties Inc. • Scott Gerard • Contact: 714-345-4223
    $3,490,000

    131 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    8beds
    5baths
    3,704sqft
    : 
    $22,850/mo
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1961
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $942/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rare pride-of-ownership 5-unit investment opportunity located in highly desirable Eastside Costa Mesa. Offered for sale for the first time in approximately 27 years, this well-maintained asset occupies an expansive approximately 15,746 square foot lot and features a unique low-density cottage-style layout with lots of attractive features and benefits. Improvements include a freestanding 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence positioned at the front of the property, along with four additional units located within two separate residential buildings at the rear. Unit mix consists of two 1-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units. A defining characteristic of the offering is its abundance of private outdoor space. The front residence enjoys a large enclosed front yard with white picket vinyl fence and private rear yard, while each remaining unit benefits from its own yard, patio, or outdoor living area. This residential environment has contributed to strong tenant retention and consistent rental demand over many years. Residents enjoy amenities seldom found in comparable investment properties, including six enclosed garages, five equipped with automatic openers, in-unit washer and dryer hookups, and off-street parking for approximately eight vehicles. One garage is currently leased separately, generating additional monthly income. Generous parking, private outdoor areas, and thoughtful site design further enhance long-term resident appeal. From an operational standpoint, ownership benefits from a favorable utility structure. Gas and electricity are separately metered with no house gas or electric meters, helping reduce operating costs. Each residence is equipped with its own water heater, with residents responsible for individual gas consumption. Operating expenses remain straightforward and consist primarily of water, trash service, property taxes, insurance, landscaping, and professional management. Eastside Costa Mesa continues to rank among Orange County's most desirable rental markets, driven by its proximity to Newport Beach, major employment centers, premier shopping, dining, and coastal recreation. Convenient access to Newport Boulevard and the 55 Freeway further strengthens location appeal. This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a quality multifamily investment in one of Southern California's most sought-after rental submarkets.
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    Listed by:

    Scott Gerard DRE #01004111 714-345-4223,

    Gerard Properties Inc.

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26116869MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 5
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,704
      • Total interior livable area: 3,704 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, One Space
      • Garage spaces: 6
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking, Accessible Doors
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.36 Acres
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 42618213
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1961

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Standard
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Park, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Eastside Central (Eccm)
      Location
      • Region: Costa Mesa

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $942/sqft
      • Date on market: 6/3/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 71 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,Submit
      • Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $5,345/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/3/2026Listed for sale$3,490,000$942/sqft
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        3/15/2017Listing removed$2,695$1/sqft
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        3/2/2017Price change$2,695-3.6%$1/sqft
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        2/1/2017Price change$2,7950%$1/sqft
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        1/30/2017Listed for rent$2,796+0%$1/sqft
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        9/30/2016Listing removed$2,795+16.7%$1/sqft
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        9/17/2014Listing removed$2,395$1/sqft
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        8/30/2014Price change$2,395-4%$1/sqft
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        8/19/2014Listed for rent$2,495$1/sqft
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92627

        Getting around

        79 / 100
        Very Walkable
        42 / 100
        Some Transit
        70 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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