$1,422,329Average Value$812Average Price per Sq Ft24Homes For Sale
In the heart of Orange County, near the beach
Located in the heart of Orange County, Westside Costa Mesa is an emerging neighborhood that offers easy access to shops and eateries and proximity to the beach. “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. “It’s considered a little more affordable than many other areas in Costa Mesa, too.”
Westside Costa Mesa offers prime costal living for residents.
Newport Beach offers residents of Westside Costa Mesa, a beautiful place to go for the day.
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Costa Mesa allows RV parking in driveways
Prospective buyers weary of the HOAs that rule much of Southern California appreciate Costa Mesa. “People who don’t like the strict rules in Irvine come here because there are very few gated communities,” says Coldwell Banker’s Brian Gibney, who has over 20 years of experience. “This is one of the only cities in the region to allow RV parking in driveways.” Westside Costa Mesa is a mix of single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Most are California ranch-style homes built in the 1950s and ‘60s. Pricing is between $900,000 for something needing updates and $1.7 million for something boxy and contemporary. Condos and townhomes start at around $800,000 and can climb as high as $1.5 million.
Westside Costa Mesa offers residents to park their RV's and boats in their driveway.
A look down a peaceful street in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood.
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Fairview Park is the community's crown jewel
Costa Mesa is an outdoor lover's paradise with easy beach access and many neighborhood parks. Newport Beach is about 2 miles away, and Huntington State Beach is about 4. Situated on over 200 acres with five distinct wild habitats, Fairview Park is the community's crown jewel. The park promises scenic views and hiking trails and hosts free concerts on Tuesdays in July. There is abundant green space and a model airplane runway where hobbyists gather. On the eastern part of the park, Goat Hill Junction Railroad is a human-sized model train that offers free rides to kids and adults. Golf enthusiasts can play a round at the Costa Mesa Country Club, a public course on the city's west side that offers two courses, chipping and pitching greens, and a driving range.
Westside Costa Mesa residents will enjoy the mini train ride at Goat Hill Junction Railroad.
Take your e-bike and head out to the trail behind Fairview Park, in Westside Costa Mesa.
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Multiple business districts for shopping and dining
Westside Costa Mesa is about 5 miles from world-class shopping and dining at South Coast Plaza, but many places are much closer to home. There is a collection of Mexican dining establishments near West 19th Street and Placentia Avenue. Wahoo’s Fish Tacos and Birrieria Guadalajara are two standout spots with great reviews from diners. Other restaurant options include 2145 Eats, which has made the Orange County 75 Best Restaurants List every year since 2018, and MoonGoat Coffee, an industrial-chic eatery that features a weekend brunch. There is another commercial corridor along West 17th Street that has a PetSmart and a Trader Joe’s for stocking up on groceries.
A favorite for brick oven pizza is 2145 Eats in Westside Costa Mesa.
Westside Costa Mesa residents can shop at the At Home store, just outside of the neighborhood.
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Annual 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. 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.
High school offers four-year program for gifted kids
Newport-Mesa Unified serves school-age children. It is a highly rated public school district graded A by Niche. Kids can start their education at Victoria Elementary before moving to Charles W. TeWinkle Middle, graded B-plus and B, respectively, by Niche. Estancia High School is graded B-plus by Niche, which ranks it in the top 10% of California schools for athletes. Estancia’s Lyceum Academy is a four-year program for gifted and academically motivated students seeking additional support and enrichment.
Estancia High School services students in the Westside Costa Mesa neigborhood.
TeWinkle Middle School serves middle school students of Westside Costa Mesa.
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Easy highway access and proximity to the beach
Westside Costa Mesa is just 2 miles from the coast, so major thoroughfares like the Costa Mesa Freeway and the Pacific Coast Highway are heavily trafficked areas. “Traffic is always heavy near the beach, but you can actually get to Huntington Beach without getting on the freeways,” Gibney says. I-405, which connects the broader region, is about 5 miles north of the neighborhood. For commuters, downtown Los Angeles is about 45 miles northwest of the city, a heavy-lift drive that can take as long as an hour and 40 minutes during rush hours. John Wayne Airport is about 5 miles via the Costa Mesa Freeway, and Hoag Hospital is under 2 miles away in Newport Beach.
Westside Costa Mesa is just minutes from Pacific Coast Highway.
OCTA is the bus system that takes you anywhere in and around the Westside Costa Mesa area.
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Parks in this Area
Marina View Park
Playground
Tanager Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Talbert Regional Park
Trails
Fairview Park
Bike Trails
Ketchum-Libolt Park
Playground
Vista Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Canyon Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
9 min drive
Bus
Wilson-Maple
Bus
Victoria-Canyon
Bus
Victoria-American
Bus
Adams-Placentia
Bus
placentia-18th
Bus
placentia-19th
Bus
Placentia-Victoria
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westside Costa Mesa
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa over the last 12 months is $1,420,281, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
30,914
Median Age
37
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,145
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,166
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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