Charming single family home in the desirable Eastside Costa Mesa neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers living room with fire place and a family room with picture windows overlooking the front yard. Built in 1956, it features classic mid-century character with a front porch for sipping tea. This home is on a quiet street and has easy access to parks, schools, the beach, shopping, and the 405. Perfect for first-time buyers or investors looking to add value in a prime Costa Mesa pocket.
Sold for $1,950,000
Listed by: Seven Gables Real Estate • John Kelly • Contact: 949-233-5574
Bought with: Compass
$1,950,000
186 Buoy St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3beds
1,452sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
6,495 Square Feet Lot
$1,870,000 Zestimate®
$1,343/sqft
$5,248 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,870,000
$1.78M - $1.96M
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Classic mid-century character
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Listed by:
John Kelly DRE #01232969 949-233-5574,
Seven Gables Real Estate
Bought with:
Troy Seeber, DRE #02002512
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26079314
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Other
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Outside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,452 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,495 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 42619306
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Eastside South (Escm)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,412
- Annual tax amount: $1,910
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $1,950,000+4%$1,343/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC26079314 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,875,000$1,291/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC26079314 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000$1,291/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC26079314 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,910 +4.9% | $78,412 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,820 +6.5% | $76,875 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,709 +8.9% | $75,368 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,570 +6.4% | $73,891 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,476 +1.9% | $72,443 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,448 | $71,701 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,448 +2.2% | $70,296 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,417 +3.3% | $68,918 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,371 | $67,567 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,371 +1.6% | $66,243 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,349 +3% | $65,248 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,310 | $63,970 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $63,681 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,433 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $61,209 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,752 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $60,897 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $59,703 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,533 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,386 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,261 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $55,158 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,148 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,087 +2% |
| 2001 | $832 +3.3% | $52,047 +2% |
| 2000 | $805 | $51,027 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92627
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Heinz Kaiser Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Horace Ensign Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Newport Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kaiser
- Middle: Ensign
- High: Newport Harbor
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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- Orange County
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- 92627
- 186 Buoy St
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