GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!! This is the first time this terrific home has been on the market in over 40 years! Located in the highly desirable Mesa Del Mar community, there's easy access to everything you could possibly need. There's so much to do in the neighboring South Coast Metro area with all kinds of shopping, dining, services, entertainment and so much more. Schools at all grade levels are just minutes away with Sonora Elementary, Costa Mesa Middle and High School, and Orange Coast College. South Coast Plaza, a world reknowned luxury shopping center, is just minutes away along with smaller shopping centers of all kinds. This is an ideal location with easy commuting to almost everywhere in southern California! Drake Avenue is a tree-lined street that is a shining example of suburban life. A wide driveway leads to the 2 car garage with direct access to the home. A walkway off the driveway leads past a large front lawn to the entry of the hom. This well loved home features a spacious living room with fireplace place and adjacent dining room. The convenient kitchen is just beyond the dining room with ample countertop and cupboard space, including a pantry cupboard. There's even a double closet with louvered doors and shelving for your laundry room. On the opposite side of the home are 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The large primary suite has a private bath with a large vanity, walk-in shower, private commode and wardrobe closet. The secondary bedrooms each have wardrobe closets and share a full bath off the hallway. Off the living and dining rooms you'll find a huge sun room or family room and an additional open covered patio. The a huge lawn area with plenty of room for pets or kids to play, or just to sit and enjoy a beatiful day! This terrific home is considered a "fixer" and is in need of some TLC and is being sold "as is." The seller will make no repairs or replacements and will not provide termite clearance. This reflected in the price. It's waiting for your personal touch to make it your dream home! Come make it yours!
Sold for $1,150,000
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Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Mike Shahbazi • Contact: 714-974-9191
Bought with: First Team Real Estate
$1,150,000
2864 Drake Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3beds
1,282sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
6,104 Square Feet Lot
$1,152,000 Zestimate®
$897/sqft
$6,461 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,152,000
$1.06M - $1.26M
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Listed by:
Mike Shahbazi DRE #00986527 714-928-4951,
First Team Real Estate,
Sean Shahbazi DRE #01352551,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with:
Mike Shahbazi, DRE #00986527
First Team Real Estate
Sean Shahbazi, DRE #01352551
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25219406
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, Center Hall, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Sunroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Other
- Features: Dressing Area
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Enclosed
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,104 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park
Details
- Parcel number: 14154502
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 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: Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Mesa Del Mar (Mdma)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $897/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $539,352
- Annual tax amount: $6,664
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Note that some of the photos have been enhanced. Some of pictures show room that have virtually been emptied or virtually staged. Some outdoor pictures have enhanced lawn areas. This is to help you see the potential!
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $1,150,000+7%$897/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW25219406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Contingent | $1,074,900$838/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25219406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,074,900$838/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,664 +2.5% | $539,352 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,500 +3.5% | $528,777 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,279 +3.6% | $518,409 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,063 +3.1% | $508,245 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,881 +1.2% | $498,280 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,810 | $493,171 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,810 +2.2% | $483,501 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,686 +3.8% | $474,021 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,477 | $464,727 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,477 +2.2% | $455,615 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,361 +3.3% | $448,772 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,188 | $439,982 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $437,994 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $429,406 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $420,987 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $417,841 +3.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $405,000 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $410,622 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $402,571 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $394,678 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $386,940 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $379,353 +39% |
| 2003 | -- | $272,979 +49.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $182,314 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,120 +2.9% | $178,740 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,061 | $175,236 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92626
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sonora Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Costa Mesa High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sonora
- 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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