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Some of the country's best shopping
In a part of Southern California where the HOA is king, Northside Costa Mesa is largely free from those restrictions. That is a huge draw for homebuyers, according to EQTY Forbes Global Properties Realtor Daniel Finder. “You can tear down and build new there,” he says. The neighborhood is conveniently located to some of the country's best shopping experiences, centrally located in Orange County and not too far from Los Angeles or the ocean. “It has a lot of things going for it,” Finder says.
Northside Costa Mesa is known as the city of the arts.
Northside Costa Mesa from above.
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Shopping South Coast Plaza
Shopping and dining in Costa Mesa happen near Bristol Street and Sunflower Avenue. South Coast Plaza is a high-end shopping destination with over 250 boutiques and 30 distinct eateries. Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom are among the many stores. From quick bites to casual and fine dining, there is something for everyone among the many award-winning restaurants. Established in 1849, Boudin SF is a California bakery chain famed for its sourdough and light American bites. Diners love the grilled cheese and tomato soup and the clam chowder. AnQi Bistro serves Asian fusion small plates and noodles in a chic, clubby space with a fashion catwalk. Further north on Bristol is a Vons supermarket and a Trader Joe’s for groceries. To support small businesses, The Lab Anti-Mall is the place — "Lab" stands for "Little American Businesses." The shopping center is a modern, open-air destination with a range of independent stores, restaurants and an art gallery.
Stroll thorough South Coast Plaza Mall and shop at all the great stores.
The LAB Anti-Mall, in Costa Mesa, is known for its unique blend of shops and atmosphere.
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Midcentury ranch-style home is typical
Homes in Northside Costa Mesa are a mix of single-family, condos and townhomes. Homes from many decades line the neighborhood’s streets, with most homes constructed between the 1950s and ‘80s. The midcentury ranch-style home is typical; there are split-level homes and more contemporary Spanish-inspired offerings as well. Homes north of the I-405, which cuts through the neighborhood, are a little bigger. Prices start around $1 million for a three-bedroom home with about 1,300 square feet to $1.7 million for a five-bedroom home with about 2,700 square feet. Condos and townhomes cost between $560,000 and $900,000, depending on the size and state of renovation.
North Costa Mesa primarily consists of residential neighborhoods.
A beautiful red door adorns this coastal North Costa Mesa beauty.
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High school with Mandarin dual immersion
Newport-Mesa Unified serves the school-aged children in Northside Costa Mesa. It's a highly rated public school district graded A by Niche. Kids can start their education at Paularino Elementary School, a walkable community school with a B-plus grade. Students advance to Costa Mesa High School, which also serves as a middle school. With an A-minus grade, CMHS has a Mandarin Chinese dual immersion program that promotes academic achievement, bilingualism and biliteracy, and sociocultural competence.
The Performing Arts Center at Costa Mesa High School.
Paularino Elementary School is a K-6 School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Northside Costa Mesa has several arts and culture hotspots, including the Orange County Museum of Art. The museum features a collection of modern and contemporary artwork and hosts educational events. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a vast opera house-style hall with multiple theater and dance stages and an arts plaza.
Residents of Northside Costa Mesa can check out the Orange County Museum of Art.
Orange County Museum of Arts has splendid pieces of art you must see.
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The Orange County Fair attracts over a million visitors
Costa Mesa hosts over a half-dozen annual events, including the Orange County Fair, which attracts over a 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 at Fairview Park 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.
Walkable community parks in the neighborhood
Several parks are within the neighborhood, including Wakeham Park, which, at 10 acres, is the largest park in Northside Costa Mesa. The park has many amenities, including basketball and volleyball courts and two playgrounds for kids. Tall trees, picnic tables and barbecue grills accent the sprawling green space. Wimbledon Park is a peaceful destination for meditation or exercising outdoors; it attracts dog owners to its open green space and kids to the playground and swing set.
Shiffer Park in Northside Costa Mesa is a great park for long walks.
Northside Costa Mesa does not lack views in any direction you look.
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Highway access and air traffic
Interstate 405 runs through Northside Costa Mesa and is the main thoroughfare in the neighborhood. The freeway and the area around Bristol Street are known for traffic. John Wayne Airport is on the neighborhood’s eastern border, meaning air traffic is heavy. Los Angeles is 40 miles north, a heavy-lift drive that can take as long as two hours at rush hour. The Orange County Transit Authority operates many bus routes along major thoroughfares that connect to the broader region.
Northside Costa Mesa is conveniently located next to the 405, 55 and 73 freeways.
John Wayne airport is less than a few blocks away from the Northside Costa Mesa neighborhood.
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Northside Costa Mesa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa over the last 12 months is $1,400,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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