Welcome to this picture-perfect Cinderella Home where charm, quality, and thoughtful upgrades come together to create a truly special home. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the curb appeal—classic white picket fence, brick accent and stylish decorative garage door. Large steppingstone walkway leads to a welcoming Dutch door that opens into a beautifully designed interior. Inside, the open-concept living space features rich wood floors throughout, recessed lighting, and a cozy brick fireplace with a custom mantel. The thoughtfully updated kitchen is a chef’s delight, complete with a farmhouse sink, glass tile backsplash, 2 pantries, lots of cabinets and 5-burner gas stove. This home is brimming with high-quality updates and features, including dual-pane windows and sliding glass doors, panel doors, and skim coated walls and ceiling. Large ensuite with spacious closet, dual sinks and shower with seamless glass shower doors, and separate water closet. Family room leads to your private backyard to enjoy the great CA weather under the covered patio with gas BBQ, Frig, gas flat griddle, sink and TV hookups. Additional improvements include finished garage with epoxy floor and pull-down ladder for extra attic storage. Much more, Must See.
Sold for $1,800,000
Listed by: RE/MAX Fine Homes • Linda Hartman • Contact: 949-249-2424
Bought with: Torelli Realty
$1,800,000
2443 Fordham Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4beds
1,969sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$1,808,900 Zestimate®
$914/sqft
$6,725 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,808,900
$1.68M - $1.95M
$6,725/mo
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Farmhouse sinkBeautifully designed interiorBrick accentRich wood floors throughoutGlass tile backsplashSeparate water closetOpen-concept living space
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Listed by:
Linda Hartman DRE #01096499 949-644-2144,
RE/MAX Fine Homes
Bought with:
Ryan Knapp, DRE #02065582
Torelli Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP26031232
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Linen Closet, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,969 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 14143114
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Common Roof
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gutter(s), Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: College Park Cinderella (Colc)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $914/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $750,268
- Annual tax amount: $8,874
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 70 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $1,800,000-4.8%$914/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NP26031232 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Pending sale | $1,890,000$960/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Contingent | $1,890,000$960/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $1,890,000-3.1%$960/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+209.5%$990/sqft |
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| 7/6/2015 | Sold | $630,000$320/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,874 +2.3% | $750,268 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,676 +3.2% | $735,557 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,404 +3.1% | $721,135 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,154 +2.8% | $706,996 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,932 +1.2% | $693,134 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,841 | $686,027 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,841 +2.2% | $672,576 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,673 +3.8% | $659,389 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,391 | $646,460 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,391 +1.2% | $633,474 +811.9% |
| 2015 | $7,301 +471.1% | $69,465 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,278 | $68,105 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $67,798 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,469 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $65,166 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,679 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $64,834 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $63,563 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,317 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,096 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $59,899 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $58,725 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,649 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,519 +2% |
| 2001 | $793 +3.5% | $55,411 +2% |
| 2000 | $766 | $54,325 |
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Neighborhood: 92626
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10College Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Costa Mesa High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 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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