Light-filled Eastside Costa Mesa home offering an ideal blend of open living spaces, updated finishes, and outdoor living — perfect for everyday family life and effortless entertaining. Step into an expansive living area framed by soaring high ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an airy, welcoming atmosphere for gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
The updated kitchen is thoughtfully designed for modern living, featuring contemporary finishes, generous work surfaces and brand-new appliances that make meal prep simple and enjoyable. A smooth flow from the kitchen into the main living and dining areas makes hosting effortless.
Upstairs you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths. The extra-large primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spacious ensuite bath and a walk-in closet that offers substantial organization potential. Additional thoughtful storage is integrated throughout the home.
Conveniences include an attached two-car garage with abundant storage capacity and driveway parking. Outdoors, the fenced yard provides a safe, private space for children and pets, plus a comfortable area for al fresco dining, summer barbecues and relaxing evenings under the stars — a real extension of the living space for entertaining and family fun.
Located on the desirable Eastside, this residence enjoys close proximity to local golf courses, Irvine Ranch Market, and the Back Bay recreation area and trail network — perfect for weekend outings, fitness and nature pursuits. With its combination of bright, open interiors, contemporary kitchen upgrades, and a charming outdoor yard, this home is a true Costa Mesa gem.
Sold for $1,450,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Georgie Fenton • Contact: 208-720-6203
Bought with: Marterra Real Estate
$1,450,000
286 Carefree Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3beds
1,623sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
2,874 Square Feet Lot
$1,447,500 Zestimate®
$893/sqft
$5,561 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,447,500
$1.38M - $1.52M
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Contemporary finishesSpacious ensuite bathDriveway parkingGenerous work surfacesContemporary kitchen upgradesUpdated finishesSoaring high ceilings
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Listed by:
Georgie Fenton DRE #00990939 208-720-6203,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Mary Baldoni DRE #02067418 949-500-9138,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Christine Morgan, DRE #01839037
Marterra Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25276516
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Other
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,623 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: street
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Good Condition,Privacy,Stucco Wall,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,874 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 43920303
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Carefree Lane
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management
- HOA fee: $300 quarterly
- HOA name: Carefree Lane Homeowners
- HOA phone: 949-278-0612
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $893/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $399,607
- Annual tax amount: $4,636
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Listing removed | $5,900$4/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Price change | $5,900-1.7%$4/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Sold | $1,450,000-2.4%$893/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,000$4/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Pending sale | $1,485,000$915/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Contingent | $1,485,000$915/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,485,000+471.2%$915/sqft |
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| 8/26/1999 | Sold | $260,000$160/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,636 +1.7% | $399,607 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,558 +2.4% | $391,772 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,450 +2.2% | $384,091 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,355 +2.1% | $376,560 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,266 +1% | $369,177 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,224 | $365,392 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,224 +1.9% | $358,228 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,144 +3.8% | $351,204 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,993 | $344,318 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,993 +2.2% | $337,567 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,906 +4.5% | $332,497 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,738 | $325,984 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $324,511 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,149 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $311,911 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $309,580 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $310,316 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $304,232 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $298,267 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $292,419 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $286,686 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $281,065 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $275,914 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $270,504 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,738 +2.6% | $265,200 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,668 | $260,000 |
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Neighborhood: 92627
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