Welcome to this light and bright, fully remodeled single-story home, nestled in a small Costa Mesa neighborhood. The front yard features low maintenance and drought tolerant landscaping, and a large driveway which can easily accommodate 4 cars. Upon entering the home, you will be welcomed by the beautiful open concept living space. The kitchen has been fully remodeled and features high end appliances, including a Wolf range and built in Viking refrigerator. The oversized island is perfect for entertaining and provides a plethora of counter space. The open concept great room has beautiful “wood” tile floors which flow throughout the entire home, recessed lighting, hard-wired speakers, and sliding doors leading to the fully landscaped backyard. Down the hall, you will find all 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a generous sized walk in closet with custom built-ins, room for a king-sized bed with ensuite bathroom offering dual sinks and step in shower. The guest bedrooms are both good sized and have plenty of storage space as well as plantation shutters and ceiling fans. The guest bath has been fully remodeled with a glass shower enclosure and custom tile throughout. Other upgrades include new main sewer line, finished garage, 16 PAID OFF solar panels, upgraded AC with HEPA filter and tankless water heater, just to name a few! This home is located just north of the Mesa Del Mar neighborhood and near the world renowned shopping at South Coast Plaza with convenient freeway access to the 55, 73 and 405. In addition, this home is also located near the popular eco-friendly retail campus "The Camp," as well as other great restaurants, the OC Fairgrounds, and is just a little over 5 miles from the beach!
Sold for $1,215,000
Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Beth McCloskey • Contact: 949-933-1851
Bought with: The Harmon Agency, Inc.
$1,215,000
2979 Babb St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3beds
1,745sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
5,977 Square Feet Lot
$1,416,400 Zestimate®
$696/sqft
$4,787 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,416,400
$1.33M - $1.52M
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Finished garageHigh end appliancesHard-wired speakersSmall costa mesa neighborhoodDrought tolerant landscapingOpen concept great roomRecessed lighting
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Listed by:
Beth McCloskey DRE #01930596 949-933-1851,
First Team Real Estate,
Allison Haney DRE #02048876,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with:
Margaret Minhas, DRE #02145543
The Harmon Agency, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC23111464
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, Primary Bedroom, Other
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, Dual Sinks, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,745 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,977 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 14123108
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: ,Other
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $696/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,239,300
- Annual tax amount: $14,072
- Date on market: 6/22/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2023 | Sold | $1,215,000+5.7%$696/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC23111464 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2023 | Contingent | $1,149,000$658/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23111464 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+63.2%$658/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23111464 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2017 | Sold | $704,000-1.5%$403/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2016 | Pending sale | $715,000$410/sqft |
Source: NT& Associates, Inc. #RS16734743 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $715,000+78.8%$410/sqft |
Source: NT& Associates, Inc. #RS16734743 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2015 | Listing removed | $3,200$2/sqft |
Source: Villa Real Estate #NP15181305 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 9/12/2008 | Sold | $400,000-39.6%$229/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2005 | Sold | $662,000$379/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,072 +2% | $1,239,300 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,794 +52% | $1,215,000 +54.7% |
| 2023 | $9,077 +3% | $785,322 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,815 +2.7% | $769,924 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,581 +1.1% | $754,828 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,484 | $747,089 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,484 +2.2% | $732,441 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,303 +24.6% | $718,080 +25.9% |
| 2017 | $6,663 | $570,371 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,663 +2.2% | $559,188 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,521 +3.3% | $550,789 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,313 | $540,000 +17.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $460,200 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $451,177 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $442,331 +10.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $399,051 +9.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $363,000 -28.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $505,500 -25.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $675,240 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $662,000 +240.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $194,657 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $190,841 -39.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $314,160 +71% |
| 2002 | -- | $183,670 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,133 +2.9% | $180,069 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,074 | $176,539 |
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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: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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