For Rent: Be the First to Live in This Brand-New 3BR Townhome Prime Eastside Costa Mesa
Address: 171 E. 18th St, Unit B2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Rent: $5,950/month
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Feet: 1,711
Parking: Attached 2-Car Garage
Available: September 2025
Step into luxury living in this completely gutted and rebuilt townhome everything inside is 100% brand new. From the drywall to the appliances, this is your chance to be the very first tenant to live in a fully reimagined, designer-level home in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa.
Located at the end of a peaceful 6-unit enclave with no through traffic and plenty of guest parking, this private and family-friendly property offers the best of coastal OC living.
Features:
Full interior renovation brand new from top to bottom
Open layout with vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light
Designer kitchen with stone island, built-in breakfast nook, and all new stainless steel appliances
Custom cabinetry, new windows, and luxury wide-plank flooring throughout
Private backyard ideal for entertaining or relaxing
Central AC and brand-new ceiling fans in every bedroom
Expansive primary suite with walk-in closet and spa-inspired en suite bath
Attached 2-car garage with direct access
Location Highlights:
Perfectly positioned just steps from Eastside Costa Mesa's iconic 17th Street corridor, where you'll enjoy:
Award-winning dining from world-renowned chefs
Local cafes, artisan boutiques, and fitness studios
Walkability to Mother's Market, Sprouts, Sidecar Donuts, and more
Live in a bike-friendly, tree-lined neighborhood just:
0.5 miles from the 55 Freeway
1 mile to the ocean
Tucked away in a quiet, private enclave with welcoming neighbors
Zoned Schools (Newport-Mesa USD):
Kaiser Elementary (Grades 2 6) 0.5 miles
Ensign Intermediate (Grades 7 8)
Newport Harbor High School (Grades 9 12)
Now Accepting Applications for Immediate Move-In Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in a brand-new home in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable neighborhoods. Schedule your private tour today.
Additional Terms:
Maximum of 2 pets allowed (subject to approval)
$1,000 refundable pet deposit per pet
Monthly pet rent of up to $150 per pet, depending on size and type
First month, last month, and security deposit due at lease signing
Renter's insurance required, with landlord listed as additional insured
Tenant responsible for all utilities
No smoking permitted anywhere on the property
Sold for $1,225,000
$1,225,000
171 E 18th St APT B2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3beds
1,711sqft
Townhouse
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,245,500 Zestimate®
$716/sqft
$5,515 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,245,500
$1.15M - $1.36M
$5,515/mo
Zestimate® history
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Bike-friendly tree-lined neighborhoodAbundant natural lightPlenty of guest parkingCustom cabinetrySpa-inspired en suite bathNew windowsBuilt-in breakfast nook
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,711 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent, Walk In Closet
Details
- Parcel number: 42541603
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $5,950
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $716/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $501,296
- Annual tax amount: $6,266
- Date on market: 9/7/2025
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Listing removed | $5,950$3/sqft |
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| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $5,950-4%$3/sqft |
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| 9/21/2025 | Price change | $6,200-6.1%$4/sqft |
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| 9/7/2025 | Price change | $6,600-2.9%$4/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,800$4/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Sold | $1,225,000$716/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,266 +2.6% | $501,296 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,110 +3.6% | $491,467 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,897 +3.7% | $481,831 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,688 +3.2% | $472,384 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,513 +1.2% | $463,122 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,445 | $458,374 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,445 +2.2% | $449,387 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,328 +3.8% | $440,576 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,133 | $431,938 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,133 +2.2% | $423,469 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,025 +3.3% | $417,109 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,863 | $408,939 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $407,091 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $399,109 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $391,284 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $388,360 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $389,284 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $381,651 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $374,168 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $366,832 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $359,640 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $352,589 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $346,127 +20.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $286,526 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,084 +2.8% | $280,908 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,999 | $275,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92627
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GreatSchools rating
- NAWoodland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Horace Ensign Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Newport Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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