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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 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa over the last 12 months is $1,840,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A rare turnkey compound on over half an acre, set in the quiet company of Dover Shores. From the street, it gives nothing away. Beyond two motorized entry gates, the property reveals itself: a private, resort-caliber world of pool, lawn, and pavilion that few in Newport Beach will ever know exists. Crowned by a glowing cupola, the contemporary residence offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with
Extensively remodeled in 2026, 2501 Via Marina is ideally situated on a quiet Newport Beach cul-de-sac and designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Set on a generous approx. 9,394 SF lot, the residence offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a large bonus room (5th bedroom/office), and approx. 3,200 SF of thoughtfully updated living space. Primarily one level, this home flows for easy, luxurious,
Welcome to 2573 Elden Ave, tucked into a secluded enclave of just four homes in Eastside Costa Mesa. Built in 2023, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space — among the largest and newest available in the neighborhood, with a level of finish and layout rarely found at this price point. The main level centers on a spacious great room, where
Presenting a special opportunity to experience one of the most tranquil streets in all of Eastside Costa Mesa. Resting on an ample lot with spacious front, back and side yard, this single level mid-century classic boasts an open floor plan, ideal for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. The great room and kitchen open to a luxurious garden patio with plenty of room for outdoor dining and
Rare opportunity to own the only fully detached residence in an exclusive five-home community in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa. This beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,551 square feet of living space with vaulted ceilings, upgraded laminate flooring, plantation shutters throughout, and central air conditioning. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances,
Filled with natural light and thoughtfully designed for the way people live today, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the sought-after East Haven community offers the perfect balance of comfort, flexibility, and modern style. From the moment you step inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows create an open, airy atmosphere that welcomes you home and fills every space with warmth
Exceptional opportunity to acquire two adjacent fourplexes (136 & 132 E. Bay St.) being offered together as one premier 8-unit multifamily investment in the highly sought-after Eastside Costa Mesa market. Properties of this size and quality rarely become available in one of Orange County's most desirable rental locations. Together, the properties feature eight well-designed units consisting of
Tucked away on a coveted Newport Beach cul-de-sac, this custom-built residence, completed in 2008, offers a rare blend of architectural sophistication, privacy, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Set on an expansive 9,256-square-foot lot, the home spans approximately 3,637 square feet and features three spacious bedroom suites, each with its own en suite bath, plus a powder room for guests.
The modern world wasn’t designed for stillness. It moves faster, louder, and more relentlessly each year, pulling attention in every direction. Yet time and again, research points to one place that restores clarity and balance: home. Not just any home—but one intentionally designed to create calm, privacy, and ease. This newly built organic modern residence in Newport Beach offers exactly that.
NEW NEW NEW items are paint inside and out, remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, appliances, tile fireplace, Wide-plank luxury vinyl floors, glass stair railing, remodeled bathrooms, CUSTOM lighting, faucets, lights, landscaping, doors, door handles, ceiling fans etc. etc., not your typical quick flip. Shows like a model. Great east side costa mesa location. Quiet street near golf course.
Upper Back Bay meets luxury. This stunning newly built, smart home was thoughtfully designed to bring the elements of the Back Bay indoors while offering modern amenities. Every aspect of its construction and superb design embraces the natural beauty of the Back Bay and honors Native American history. This care is represented in the use of natural materials like wood and stone, earth tones, and
Exceptional four-unit investment opportunity on an expansive 11,000+ square foot lot in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable rental markets. Fully occupied and generating immediate cash flow, this rare offering combines stable income, significant value-add potential, and exceptional long-term appreciation. All four units are currently leased, providing strong in-place income, with two recently
Newport Bay Terrace Apartments is one the best-kept secrets in Newport Beach offering the lowest rental pricing in Newport Beach.Newport Bay Terrace Apartments is a beautiful garden-style apartment complex with a stellar location like none other. A hidden Gem! Off the beaten track Newport Bay Terrace is located on Mesa Drive and Irvine Avenue (main entrance off Mesa Drive). Surrounded by
Come Tour Today! Discover modern, affordable living at Mesa Vista Apartments, where our newly available studio apartment homes combine style, comfort, and convenience in a welcoming community. Designed with contemporary finishes and efficient floor plans, our studios offer everything you need to feel right at home. This vibrant 88-unit affordable housing community in the heart of Costa Mesa,
Missions at Back Bay offers stylish Orange County apartments in Costa Mesa. Enjoy updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, large closets, and private patios. Residents are provided access to convenient on-site amenities including a swimming pool, sundeck, on-site laundry, and resident services. These Costa Mesa apartments are ideally located near the 405, 55, and 73 Freeway providing our
Welcome to Vercanta Newport Beach, premier apartment homes that offer the luxury lifestyle you deserve! Get the VIP treatment every day with best-in-class amenities like our spectacular resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and meticulously maintained landscaping that will take your breath away. Ready to level up at our newly renovated apartments? Choose from a variety of one and
Discover the tranquility of boutique apartment living at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes, ideally located in Newport Beach near Eastside Costa Mesa. Enjoy the convenience of being just moments away from award-winning restaurants, premier shopping, vibrant entertainment, and stunning nature trails.Choose from our newly remodeled single-story two-bedroom apartments or spacious three-bedroom,
Welcome to Westbay Elden Apartments, a well-maintained community located in the heart of Costa Mesa. We offer a variety of spacious floor plans, including 2x2, 2x1, and 1x1 units designed for comfort and convenience. Each apartment includes one private garage, and the community features great on-site amenities such as a swimming pool and on-site laundry facilities. For added value, water, trash,
Baywind Apartment Homes are spacious, perfectly located near the beach, and designed with your comfort in mind. Each apartment features vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, and a private patio or balcony, ideal for enjoying the serene, park-like surroundings.Our pet-friendly community offers large one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans. Nestled in a lush, green setting, Baywind is less than 10
Welcome to your next home in the vibrant East Side Costa Mesa! Single story makes this layout spacious. This property offers a blend of comfort and convenience, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy the best of Southern California . The spacious layout is perfect for relaxation and walking !Even walk to coffee shops an backbay trails…YMCA is walking distance also! An
ONE rooms will be available starting around August 1st. Will be 5 total people (5 bed 3 bath).Upper floor room with shared bathroomHouse is located in Back Bay part off Newport, off of Irvine Ave.This is probably the cleanest and quietest house with 5 people living here. Generally there are always 2 people out of town, on a trip or not home.1 person to a roomNo
*FULLY FURNISHED* Experience contemporary coastal living with this beautifully furnished single-family home in the highly coveted East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood. This home is move-in ready and **fully furnished**, allowing you to settle in and start enjoying the East Side Costa Mesa lifestyle. Available starting August, 2026 for short or long term rental. This property combines style, comfort,
Heather ApplegateHeritage Coast
$7,500 per month
Classic Newport Beach 3 Bed Single Family Home With Yard
Single family home located in a cul-de-sac on a huge lot with views of the Back Bay. Large upstairs master suite with a balcony to enjoy the view. Private backyard surrounded by beautiful greenery with large deck. Tenant to pay all utilities. A great opportunity to live in the very sought after community of Newport Beach with great schools and only a short drive to the ocean!
Very charming 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom + loft home in a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Eastside Costa Mesa. This lovely detached home features travertine floor throughout the first level, plantation shutters, a main floor bedroom, kitchen with breakfast nook, and an upstairs laundry room. The primary suite features double-door entry, oval soaking tub with separate shower stall, and a large walk-in
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