EXCEPTIONAL VALUE OPPORTUNITY – Priced Below Appraisal And Comps for Instant Equity with over 3,800 sqft 4 bedroom 4 bath home is a solid Buy!
Welcome to 1851 Pitcairn Drive, a rare find in Mesa Verde's coveted Costa Mesa location offering savvy buyers immediate equity and tremendous upside potential. This well-maintained home is strategically priced under appraised value and comparable sales, delivering more square footage than most properties in the neighborhood – an exceptional opportunity for homeowners seeking instant equity or investors looking for a value-add play.
Versatile Floor Plan with High-Demand Features:
The thoughtfully designed layout includes a highly sought-after main-floor bedroom with full bathroom – perfect for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or a private home office. Upstairs, three generous ensuite bedrooms each feature private bathrooms and walk-in closets, providing exceptional comfort and privacy that today's buyers demand.
Move-In Ready with Value-Add Potential:
Freshly painted and meticulously maintained, this home shows beautifully as-is while offering the perfect canvas for buyers to add their personal touches and build sweat equity. The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly into an open-concept family room with wet bar – ideal for entertaining and ready for a designer transformation that will maximize ROI.
Solid Bones, Smart Updates:
The home was Rebuilt in 1987, 2023 roof replacement, New AC system (recent upgrade), Paid-off solar system (zero monthly costs) and Brand-new front and back landscaping (just completed).
Prime Mesa Verde Location:
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street with proximity to Fairview Park, Talbert Nature Preserve, Mesa Verde Country Club, scenic trails, beaches, world-class shopping and dining, plus easy freeway access for commuters.
The Bottom Line: Whether you're a homeowner looking to build instant equity through strategic updates or an investor seeking a turn-key rental with value-add potential, 1851 Pitcairn Drive delivers exceptional value in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable neighborhoods. Priced to move – don't miss this opportunity!
Sold for $2,250,000
Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Paula Aragone • Contact: 714-996-6070
Bought with: First Team Real Estate
$2,250,000
1851 Pitcairn Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4beds
3,869sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
8,404 Square Feet Lot
$3,325,000 Zestimate®
$582/sqft
$7,786 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,325,000
$2.96M - $3.76M
$7,786/mo
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Open concept family roomQuiet established streetThree generous ensuite bedroomsWet bar area
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Listed by:
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First Team Real Estate,
Listing Team: Aragone & Associates
Bought with:
Paula Aragone, DRE #01364746
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25258635
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Pantry, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,869 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Good Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,404 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 13938331
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Country Club I (Icc1)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $582/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,742
- Annual tax amount: $2,412
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Sold | $2,250,000-9.6%$582/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Pending sale | $2,488,000$643/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,488,000$643/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $2,488,000$643/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,488,000$643/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,412 +4.9% | $116,742 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,300 +6.5% | $114,453 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,160 -66.5% | $112,209 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,455 +2% | $110,009 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,329 +1.2% | $107,852 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,253 | $106,747 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,253 +0.6% | $104,654 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,213 +2.6% | $102,602 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,056 | $100,591 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,056 +275.2% | $98,619 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,614 +3.2% | $97,138 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,564 | $95,236 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $94,806 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,948 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,126 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,445 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $90,661 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,884 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $87,142 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,434 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $83,759 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $82,117 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,612 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,032 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,018 +3.3% | $77,483 +2% |
| 2000 | $985 | $75,964 |
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Neighborhood: 92626
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- 8/10Adams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Charles W. Tewinkle Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Estancia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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