How often do you get the chance to buy a home where you call the shots? Welcome to 233 E 21st Street, a charming single-level ranch-style home that invites you to craft your dream residence in one of Costa Mesa’s most desirable neighborhoods. This is an opportunity for buyers with vision to design a home that reflects their personal style and taste. Set on a generous 6,080 sf lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a sparkling pool perfect for soaking up the SoCal sunshine and enjoying seamless indoor/outdoor living. The canvas is ready; all it needs is your imagination. Located just blocks from the vibrant energy of 17th Street, you’ll have top-tier dining, boutiques, and daily essentials at your fingertips. Only 1 mile from Newport’s scenic Back Bay and 3 miles from the coastal charm of Lido Marina Village, this home is perfectly positioned for everything we love about living in Orange County: beaches, trails, shopping, and a true sense of community. Add in award-winning schools, and you’ve got the ideal foundation for long-term living. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Don’t settle for someone else’s version of “updated.” Bring your vision, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.
Sold for $1,825,000
Listed by: Compass • Karla Stagman • Contact: 949-438-4340
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,825,000
233 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3beds
1,566sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
6,080 Square Feet Lot
$1,848,300 Zestimate®
$1,165/sqft
$7,313 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,848,300
$1.70M - $2.01M
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Sparkling poolCharming single-level ranch-style home
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Listed by:
Karla Stagman DRE #01984094 949-294-5794,
Compass
Bought with:
Linda Fong, DRE #01896981
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25161751
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, High Efficiency
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Block Walls, Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front door
- Patio & porch: Stone
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Block,Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Pool
Lot
- Size: 6,080 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 94 x 65
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 42620226
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Fixer,Repairs Major
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Subdivision: Eastside Central (Eccm)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,057,023
- Annual tax amount: $12,162
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2025 | Sold | $1,825,000-3.9%$1,165/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Pending sale | $1,899,000$1,213/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Contingent | $1,899,000$1,213/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $1,899,000-2.6%$1,213/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $1,949,000-2.5%$1,245/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000+127.3%$1,277/sqft |
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| 3/4/2015 | Sold | $879,500-2.3%$562/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2014 | Price change | $899,900-2.7%$575/sqft |
Source: Surterre Properties, Inc. #NP14181318 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2014 | Price change | $925,000-2.1%$591/sqft |
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| 8/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $945,000$603/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,162 +2.1% | $1,057,023 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,916 +3% | $1,036,298 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,570 +2.7% | $1,015,979 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,269 +2.6% | $996,058 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,988 +1.1% | $976,528 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,869 | $966,515 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,869 +2.2% | $947,564 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,639 +3.8% | $928,985 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,248 | $910,770 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,248 +2.2% | $892,912 +36.6% |
| 2015 | $10,025 +37.3% | $653,651 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,301 | $640,847 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $637,951 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $625,443 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $613,180 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $608,598 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $610,045 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $598,084 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $586,357 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $574,860 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $563,589 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $552,539 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $542,413 +18.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $458,500 +9.2% |
| 2001 | $4,505 +28.5% | $420,000 +29.2% |
| 2000 | $3,507 | $325,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92627
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Heinz Kaiser Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 0.2 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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