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    278 Carefree Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    3beds
    1,648sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1989
    3,702 Square Feet Lot
    $1,551,100 Zestimate®
    $941/sqft
    $5,731 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,551,100

    $1.46M - $1.66M

    $5,731/mo

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    What's special

    Highly upgraded 2-story detached home in the private enclave of Carefree Lane. This Eastside Costa Mesa gem offers a desirable open floor plan. Home is ideally located at the rear of this 12-home community providing privacy with an abundance of natural light and a large wrap around yard for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. This home has undergone extensive remodeling: new heating system, new wood laminate flooring, carpeting & tile; new baseboards, paint, hardware (knobs, handles, faucets), blinds, & light fixtures. Kitchen has new quartz countertops w/ subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, Kohler sink, faucet. A redesigned gas fireplace w/ stack stone graces the living room area of great room with vaulted ceiling. Downstairs guest bath features new vanity w/ quartz countertop, wainscoting detail on walls, new toilet & faucet. Double door entry welcomes you to the Master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet, and balcony. The master bath and secondary bath feature new quartz countertops, new sinks & hardware, new tile flooring, toilets, lighting & mirrors. Master bath has a large shower w/ subway & glass tiles. Secondary bathroom features a new tub, faucet / hardware & subway tile. New landscaping in front and back; drought friendly turf added to the backyard. Close proximity to Upper Newport Bay Preserve with walking, jogging & biking paths, top rated beaches, OC fairgrounds & world class shopping.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • None, Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Open Floor Plan, Wainscoting
    • Flooring: Other
    • Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
    • Windows: Blinds, Screens
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls, End Unit
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,648 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: None, Garage
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    • Fencing: Wood, Stucco Wall
    Lot
    • Size: 3,702 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot, Planned Unit Development
    Details
    • Parcel number: 43920301
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1989

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220V In Garage, 220V In Laundry
    • Sewer: Sewer Paid
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Dues Paid Monthly
    • HOA fee: $100 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Costa Mesa

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $941/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $922,663
    • Annual tax amount: $10,190
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/5/2017Sold$795,000$482/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/6/2017Pending sale$795,000$482/sqft
    Source: Metro Estates #NP17004589 Report a problem
    1/11/2017Listed for sale$795,000+24.6%$482/sqft
    Source: Metro Estates #NP17004589 Report a problem
    5/27/2015Sold$638,000$387/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/20/2015Pending sale$638,000$387/sqft
    Source: Villa Real Estate #NP15072501 Report a problem
    4/8/2015Listed for sale$638,000$387/sqft
    Source: Villa Real Estate #NP15072501 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,190 +1.6%$922,663 +2%
    2024$10,028 +2.4%$904,572 +2%
    2023$9,794 +1.9%$886,836 +2%
    2022$9,613 +2%$869,448 +2%
    2021$9,423 +1%$852,400 +1%
    2020$9,334 $843,660 +2%
    2019$9,334 +2%$827,118 +2%
    2018$9,147 +23.6%$810,900 +22.7%
    2017$7,398 $660,683 +2%
    2016$7,398 +2.3%$647,729 +131%
    2015$7,235 +126%$280,388 +2%
    2014$3,201 $274,896 +0.5%
    2013-- $273,654 +2%
    2012-- $268,289 +2%
    2011-- $263,029 +0.8%
    2010-- $261,064 -0.2%
    2009-- $261,686 +2%
    2008-- $256,555 +2%
    2007-- $251,525 +2%
    2006-- $246,594 +2%
    2005-- $241,759 +2%
    2004-- $237,019 +1.9%
    2003-- $232,675 +2%
    2002-- $228,113 +2%
    2001$2,315 +2.7%$223,641 +2%
    2000$2,255 $219,256
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92627

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Kaiser
    • Middle: Ensign
    • High: Newport Harbor
    • District: Newport Mesa Unified

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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