Immaculate completely remodeled residence on a quiet neighborhood street in Central Costa Mesa, minutes from world class dining, shopping and entertainment, and great schools, parks and everything this highly sought after area has to offer. This is the one! Beginning with great curb appeal, including all new paint, updated windows, entry door, garage door, lighting, address numbers, freshly installed sod and a clean, oversized driveway enter to a light, bright and welcoming great room. The living room is spacious, and is open to the completely reimagined kitchen and dining room and features great light from a large sliding door out to the patio yard. Adjoined by a convenient center island, the kitchen and dining room are an entertainer’s dream. Featuring all new stainless steel appliances, including a stunning chef grade range, under counter built-in microwave, a new dishwasher, all new cabinetry, quartz counters, new commercial grade sink and fixture, and recessed lighting the kitchen truly has it all. With a large sliding door out to the covered patio enjoy enviable indoor/outdoor living and limitless possibilities for daily life, entertaining and/or playing. Off of the main living areas are 4 bedrooms which includes the primary suite with a must-see spa-like dual sink vanity ensuite with a step in shower and all new everything! Three additional bedrooms and a second fully renovated guest bath complete the interior spaces. Out back is a sprawling oversized yard space with an immense covered patio and all new landscaping making it the perfect spot for countless gatherings and so much enjoyment. With an attached direct access two car garage this home checks all the boxes and will not last! Minutes from easy commuting options, and ocean breezes can be felt with the beach not far, make sure this one is on your list. A true must see! Welcome Home.
Sold for $1,300,000
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Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Beau Beardslee • Contact: 949-389-0004
Bought with: Compass
$1,300,000
2986 Babb St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4beds
1,130sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
6,001 Square Feet Lot
$1,308,300 Zestimate®
$1,150/sqft
$4,730 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,308,300
$1.20M - $1.43M
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Chef grade rangeCompletely reimagined kitchenSprawling oversized yard spaceQuartz countersStainless steel appliancesGreat curb appealImmense covered patio
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Listed by:
Beau Beardslee DRE #01940693 949-702-7752,
First Team Real Estate,
Cotter Tillemans DRE #02119176,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with:
Michael Taormina, DRE #02068171
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25033349
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Center Hall, Entry/Foyer, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Screens
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,130 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,001 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 14123204
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Other
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,707
- Annual tax amount: $4,249
- Date on market: 2/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000+0.4%$1,150/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25033349 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$1,146/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,295,000$1,146/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$1,146/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,295,000$1,146/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25033349 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+33.5%$1,146/sqft |
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| 1/6/2025 | Sold | $970,000+454.3%$858/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/1995 | Sold | $175,000$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,249 +6% | $290,707 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,008 +4.2% | $285,007 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,847 +4.7% | $279,419 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,673 +3.8% | $273,941 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,538 +1.4% | $268,570 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,490 | $265,817 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,490 +2.2% | $260,605 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,416 +3.7% | $255,496 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,295 | $250,487 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,295 +2% | $245,576 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,230 +3.2% | $241,888 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,129 | $237,150 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $236,079 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $231,450 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $226,912 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $225,217 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $225,753 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $221,327 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $216,988 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $212,734 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $208,563 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $204,474 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $200,727 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $196,792 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,264 +2.9% | $192,934 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,201 | $189,151 |
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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
- 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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