Welcome to a beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Monticello community of Costa Mesa, ideally located at the back of the community offering added privacy and quiet. Recently updated with over $30,000 in improvements, it boasts a fully remodeled and expanded kitchen completed in September 2025 featuring quartz countertops, white soft-close shaker style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, farm house sink. The kitchen walls have been opened up for a more modern lifestyle including bar seating for four which enhances the flow between the kitchen and living space. The popular layout provides a large main floor bedroom and an upstairs primary suite with an added large walk-in closet and tastefully remodeled bathroom. Additional upgrades include luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, upgraded staircase and railing, dual-pane windows, upgraded electrical outlets and recessed lighting. The primary suite boasts beadboard accent walls and ceiling, built-in AC wall unit, and an upgraded bathroom which includes an oversized shower with subway tile surrounds, dual shower heads, clear glass enclosure, and upgraded vanity. Just outside the french doors of the bedroom is a convenient nook - great for desk space and work from home lifestyle. The main floor bathroom provides a tub/shower combo, large vanity and is adjoining to the dual closets servicing the main floor bedroom. Enjoy a private tiled courtyard, perfect for BBQs and entertaining, plus a charming front yard with new sod and a mature lemon tree. The garage features epoxy flooring, built-in cabinetry, overhead storage, and a LiftMaster MyQ smart garage motor and designated laundry area. Added bonus - the garage opens to an interior street and not other garages allowing for easy access.Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a move-in ready home in Monticello Community. Homeowners enjoy the community pool and clubhouse, as well as discounted pricing to OC Fair Grounds for all residents and short distance to the local dog park, conveniently located near freeways including the 405, 73 and 55, and beaches in Newport Beach, world renowned shopping and more! Live close to it all!
Sold for $850,000
Listed by: Real Broker • Allison Dirienzo • Contact: 619-248-6434
Bought with: Rodeo Realty
$850,000
159 Morristown Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2beds
1,244sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1967
1,400 Square Feet Lot
$857,300 Zestimate®
$683/sqft
$3,794 Estimated rent
Home value
$857,300
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Farm house sinkUpgraded staircase and railingUpstairs primary suiteLarge walk-in closetClear glass enclosureUpgraded electrical outletsQuartz countertops
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Listed by:
Allison Dirienzo DRE #02031158 949-275-7117,
Real Broker,
Pegi Dirienzo DRE #01219774 949-525-1125,
Real Broker
Bought with:
Denise Hoffman, DRE #00892570
Rodeo Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26064426
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Paneling/Wainscoting, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Primary Suite
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: Atrium Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,244 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: First Floor
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 1,400 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 41916511
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gutter(s), Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Monticello Townhomes (Mont)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Management, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $480 monthly
- HOA name: Monticello Community
- HOA phone: 714-508-9070
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $683/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $587,219
- Annual tax amount: $7,034
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $850,000$683/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Pending sale | $850,000$683/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Contingent | $850,000$683/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+56.7%$683/sqft |
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| 8/3/2020 | Sold | $542,500+0.5%$436/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC20119067 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2020 | Pending sale | $539,900$434/sqft |
Source: First Team Real Estate #OC20119067 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $539,900+36.7%$434/sqft |
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| 12/17/2014 | Sold | $395,000-1%$318/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $399,000-0.9%$321/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists #PW14175824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2007 | Sold | $402,500$324/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,034 +2% | $587,219 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,896 +2.9% | $575,705 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,703 +2.2% | $564,417 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,561 +2.2% | $553,350 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,420 +23.7% | $542,500 +25% |
| 2020 | $5,188 | $434,078 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,188 +2.2% | $425,567 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,076 +3.8% | $417,223 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,891 | $409,043 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,891 +2.2% | $401,023 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,788 +22% | $395,000 +23.5% |
| 2014 | $3,925 | $319,800 +23% |
| 2013 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $260,000 -21.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $330,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $330,000 +10% |
| 2009 | -- | $300,000 -25.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $402,500 +43.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $281,065 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $275,554 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $270,151 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $264,854 +786.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $29,883 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,298 +2% |
| 2001 | $522 +4% | $28,724 +2% |
| 2000 | $502 | $28,161 |
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Neighborhood: 92626
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10College Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Costa Mesa High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: College Park
- Middle: Costa Mesa
- High: Costa Mesa
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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