Impeccably renovated coastal cottage on a 4,800 SF lot in coveted Eastside Costa Mesa. This 2-bed, 1.5-bath residence offers approx. 950 SF of total living area, including the finished bonus room attached to the detached garage—ideal as a fitness studio or private office. A Dutch-door entry and skylights introduce an airy open layout with wide-plank engineered hardwood floors. The kitchen features quartz countertops, subway tile, open wood shelving, farmhouse sink, and updated stainless appliances. Significant improvements include new roof, plumbing, electrical, and all-new perimeter fencing. Outdoor living shines with a sun-splashed patio and two grassy yards. A long driveway leads to a detached 1-car garage with epoxy floors and in-garage laundry. Prime Eastside location near 17th Street, the Back Bay, and Newport’s beaches. Served by Newport-Mesa Unified (Newport Harbor High) and the Woodland/Kaiser Elementary attendance area. Turnkey Eastside living with elevated style.
Sold for $1,650,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Blake Nelle • Contact: 949-644-1600
Bought with: Compass
$1,650,000
394 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2beds
1,035sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$1,663,700 Zestimate®
$1,594/sqft
$5,089 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,663,700
$1.53M - $1.80M
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Farmhouse sinkNew roofRenovated coastal cottageEpoxy floorsIn-garage laundryQuartz countertopsGrassy yards
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Listed by:
Blake Nelle DRE #02081490 949-335-6342,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jennifer McDonald, DRE #02092799
Compass
Annie Clougherty, DRE #01716801
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP25258838
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,035 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Item01UnitAcre
Details
- Parcel number: 42623112
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Subdivision: Eastside Central (Eccm)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,594/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,028,309
- Annual tax amount: $11,788
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Item1031Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Sold | $1,650,000-1.7%$1,594/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Pending sale | $1,679,000$1,622/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Contingent | $1,679,000$1,622/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,679,000+76.7%$1,622/sqft |
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| 11/3/2020 | Sold | $950,000-3.9%$918/sqft |
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| 10/14/2020 | Pending sale | $989,000$956/sqft |
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| 10/3/2020 | Price change | $989,000-1%$956/sqft |
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| 9/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $999,000$965/sqft |
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| 9/7/2020 | Pending sale | $999,000$965/sqft |
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| 8/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $999,000+22.6%$965/sqft |
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| 6/30/2015 | Sold | $815,000+55.7%$787/sqft |
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| 2/17/2012 | Sold | $523,500-29.1%$506/sqft |
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| 6/27/2005 | Sold | $738,000+47.6%$713/sqft |
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| 6/23/2003 | Sold | $500,000+26.3%$483/sqft |
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| 3/25/2002 | Sold | $396,000+34.7%$383/sqft |
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| 3/24/2000 | Sold | $294,000+65.6%$284/sqft |
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| 7/28/1994 | Sold | $177,500$171/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,788 +2.1% | $1,028,309 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,546 +3% | $1,008,147 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,207 +2.7% | $988,380 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,911 +1.9% | $969,000 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,709 +5.8% | $950,000 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $10,123 | $895,633 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,123 +2.2% | $878,072 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,909 +3.8% | $860,855 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,545 | $843,976 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,545 +2.2% | $827,428 +51.2% |
| 2015 | $9,338 +48.8% | $547,111 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,277 | $536,394 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $533,970 -3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $555,840 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $579,000 +15.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $503,000 -8.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $550,000 -21.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $701,500 -8.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $767,555 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $752,505 +44.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $519,520 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $509,334 +26.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $403,920 +32.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $305,877 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,283 +50.5% | $299,880 +54.6% |
| 2000 | $2,181 | $193,982 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92627
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWoodland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Horace Ensign Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Newport Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodland/Kaiser
- Middle: Ensign
- High: Newport Harbor
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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