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$2,795,000

228 Del Mar Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627

5 beds
4 full
2,600 sqft
0.2 acres
$1,075 / sqft
House

Property details

About 228 Del Mar Ave

Don't miss out on this rare chance to own a versatile property in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa. This Charmer is situated on a 7405 sq ft lot and combined 2600 sq ft of living space. The front house is a great single family 3 bed 2 bath home. The back detached unit offers endless opportunities -use it as a private guest house, in-law suite, teen retreat, or generate passive income as a rental. Exceptional investment property with Excellent rental performance or multi-family living.The front remodeled house features 3 beds 2 baths, hardwood floors, a laundry room, an updated kitchen, air conditioning, along with a large detached bonus/office space and 2-car garage, approximately 1400 square feet. The back unit is approximately 1200 square feet above the garage, features its private entrance with a 2-bed 2-bath, modern kitchen with breakfast bar and marble counter tops, air conditioning, washer and dryer hook-ups, and a large 1-car garage. Quintessential Eastside Costa Mesa charmer has a large front yard, a picket fence, a concrete backyard, RV parking, and a large 10x20 storage area. This property has amazing curb appeal and is central to Newport Beach's Back Bay Nature preserve, 17th street shopping, A+ restaurants, and award-winning schools. Properties are fully leased. Front House $5200/per month, Back House $3000/per month. Don't miss out on this AMAZING OPPORTUNITY for an investor or owner-occupant buyer in the famed Eastside Costa Mesa community.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,600 sqft
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingGarage, RV Access/Parking
MLS #NP25100648
Attached garage3 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Galley Kitchen
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Garage, RV Access/Parking
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $2,795,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,075
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $11,937
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Cross Streets: Newport Blvd
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,600 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
  • MLS Number: NP25100648
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
  • Office Phone: (949) 463-7013
  • Listing Agent: Erica Thomas

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 23, 2005
Home Sold
$622,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,054,754$11,937
2023$1,034,073$11,626
2022$1,013,798$11,404
2021$993,920$11,169
2020$983,729$11,048
2019$964,441$8,952
2018$788,849$8,952
2017$788,849$8,963

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Maude B. Davis Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.9 mi

1050 Arlington Dr

4

College Park Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.1 mi

2380 Notre Dame Rd

6

Sonora Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.1 mi

966 Sonora Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $88,288. The most common annual income of people living in Costa Mesa, CA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
13%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

53%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota
  • MercedesMercedes

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 228 Del Mar Ave

The listing price of 228 Del Mar Ave property is $2,795,000.

The property 228 Del Mar Ave is a house located in Costa Mesa, California, 92627.

Active Listing: 228 Del Mar Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 228 Del Mar Ave are: Maude B. Davis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), College Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sonora Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Horace Ensign Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Monte Vista High/Cloud Campus (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Back Bay High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $11,937 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 23, 2005 for $622,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 228 Del Mar Ave has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

The property 228 Del Mar Ave is 2,600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 228 Del Mar Ave is 1950.

This home is located at 228 Del Mar Ave in Costa Mesa, CA and zip code 92627 in the Eastside Costa Mesa neighborhood. This 2,600 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,795,000.

Over 20 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Costa Mesa, CA. In the same period over 34 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Costa Mesa, CA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 2%. In June 2025 median list price was $1,427,500 and the average listing age was 29 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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