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All the perks of living at the beach
Mere miles from the Pacific coast, Eastside Costa Mesa is a high-energy neighborhood in Orange County's heart. "This is a great area. You've got airport and highway access, a central location and it's Newport Beach adjacent," says Coldwell Banker's Brian Gibney, who has over 20 years of experience. Buyers in the community appreciate coastal access without coastal prices. "You're getting all the perks of beach living, the great weather and the sea breeze, without it being overly expensive," says Keller Williams broker associate Sean Dezahd, who has been selling in the area since 1996.
Eastside Costa Mesa is a desirable neighborhood for families, and young professionals.
A musician plays in Newport Beach just a short bike ride away from Eastside Costa Mesa.
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Most homes are walkable to a park
Costa Mesa does not sit on the coast, but Newport Beach and Huntington State Beach are under 5 miles away. Most homes in Eastside Costa Mesa are walkable to the community parks scattered throughout the neighborhood. Jordan Park sits on about three acres and has picnic tables, a barbecue, a jungle gym and a swing set for kids to enjoy. There is a Little Free Library around the corner on East 21st Street. Heller Park has a shelter, picnic tables and a playground. The dog-friendly park has open spaces where pet parents gather after work and on the weekends. Right on the neighborhood's border is Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, situated on over 130 acres along the bluffs surrounding the bay. Renowned as a bird-watching spot, upwards of 35,000 birds come through the bay during winter migration — it's home to six rare or endangered species. The park has an amphitheater, conference center, hiking and biking trails, and a gift shop, among other amenities.
Young families love the shade and the cool coastal air at Jordan Park in Costa Mesa.
Bring your bike to Newport Beach for an ocean front ride.
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Midcentury ranch-style homes are common
Eastside Costa Mesa has a handful of townhouses and condos, but the inventory is predominately single-family homes. Most of the original homes are midcentury ranch-style, but more contemporary offerings like Colonial Revival and modern farmhouses exist. HOAs rule Southern California, but there are very few in Costa Mesa. “This is one of the only cities in the region to allow RV parking in driveways,” Gibney says. “People who don’t like the strict rules in Irvine come here because there are very few gated communities.” Homes are priced between $1.1 million for a three-bedroom home with about 2,000 square feet and $3.5 million for a fully renovated five-bedroom home with about 3,200 square feet. Condos and townhomes sell between $900,000 and $1.1 million.
This custom beauty boasts a drive-through carport with garage access in the back of the home.
This beautiful cap code design inspired home has vivid colors.
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Commercial district along East 17th Street
The neighborhood is about 5 miles from world-class shopping and dining at South Coast Plaza, but many places are much closer to home. The central commercial district is along East 17th Street, with stores like Sprouts Farmers Market, Ralphs Fresh Fare and Target for stocking up on groceries and essentials. For breakfast, Shirley’s Bagels has boiled and baked bagels, NYC style. The morning hotspot is known for its everything bagel, various sandwiches and reasonable prices. Nothing Bundt Cakes and Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee are in the same shopping center, making the 17th Street Promenade a bit of a bakery district. Try the spam musubi or spicy ahi poke bowl, both favorites at ‘Ai Pono Cafe, a popular Hawaiian restaurant with a few locations. Everyone is a member at The Country Club, a restored 1950s bar venue offering robust happy hours and classic American fare. The crowd is diverse, and there is dancing after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
The area boasts a variety of shopping centers, boutiques, and an array of dining options.
Shop at Irvine Ranch Market for all your healthy shopping needs.
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The Orange County Fair
Costa Mesa hosts over a half-dozen annual events, including the Orange County Fair, which attracts over one million visitors annually. In 2023, the fair ran from mid-July to mid-August, with 12 sold-out days during its 23-day run. More than 400,000 stuffed toys were won by fairgoers in the carnival midway. Free concerts in the park occur on Tuesdays in July and feature live bands, a beer and wine garden, gourmet food trucks and kids’ activities. There are also community runs, an annual fish fry, the OC marathon and community events that celebrate the Fourth of July and the Christmas holiday.
In the summer, Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, often hosts large events, like Concerts in the Park.
Wall art of the local lifestyle in Eastside Costa Mesa.
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Costa Mesa High School offers dual immersion Mandarin
The Newport-Mesa Unified school district serves school-age children in Eastside Costa Mesa. It is a highly rated public school district graded A by Niche. Kids can start their education at a walkable community school; Woodland Elementary is a highly rated school graded A by Niche. Students advance to Costa Mesa High School, which also serves as a middle school. It is a well-performing school graded A-minus by Niche. CMHS has a Mandarin Chinese dual immersion program that promotes academic achievement, bilingualism and biliteracy, and sociocultural competence.
Educational opportunities abound at Woodland Elementary School in Costa Mesa.
The Performing Arts Center at Costa Mesa High School.
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Long commute to LA, easy highway access
Interstate 405 is about 5 miles north of the neighborhood and connects the broader region. Downtown Los Angeles is about 45 miles northwest of the city — a drive that can take commuters over 90 minutes during notoriously unpredictable rush hours. John Wayne Airport is about 5 miles via the 55, and Hoag Hospital is under 2 miles away in Newport Beach. Major thoroughfares like the 55 and Pacific Coast Highway are heavily trafficked areas near the coast. Most of the residents in Eastside Costa Mesa are car-dependent, but bus routes are along major roadways.
Eastside Costa Mesa is close to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, drawing large crowds.
Bayview Trail is an amazing trail to bike to Newport Beach.
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Eastside Costa Mesa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa over the last 12 months is $1,860,360, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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