Drew D'Angelo
Kase Real Estate
(949) 867-6319
75 Total Sales
3 in Mesa Verde
$1.3M - $2.7M Price Range
1548 Elm Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mesa Verde Neighborhood
7
Beds
5
Baths
3,167
Sq Ft
7,151
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- Private Yard
- Rectangular Lot
- California Elementary School Rated A
- Laundry Facilities
- Wall Furnace
About This Home
As of July 2025PRICED TO SELL!!! Sellers have already secured their up-leg 1031 Exchange property. This property is in an excellent rent area near Mesa Verde in Costa Mesa. Excellent unit mix with a single story 2br-1ba plus den converted to a 3rd bedroom, living room fireplace, large yard and no one above. These tenants will be moving out shortly after close of escrow. So, you will be able to then rent it out at market rent. There is also (2) 2br-1.5ba townhouse units with large patios and large living rooms as well as large bedrooms. All units have a 1 car private enclosed garage and each unit has it's own washer and dryer hookup inside the each unit. The entire roof has been recently replaced with all new plywood and asphalt shingles at the cost of approx, $35,000. the building has all newer windows and sliding doors as well. This is an excellent long term apartment property investment in an excellent area of Costa Mesa. Hurry on this one!!!
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 7,151 Sq Ft Lot
- Two or More Common Walls
- Rectangular Lot
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Private Yard
- Lawn
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
Home Design
- Apartment
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,167 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- Wall Furnace
- Sewer Paid
- Phone Connected
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tenant pays for electricity, gas
- Tax Lot 12
- Tax Tract Number 32
- Assessor Parcel Number 03505416
- $1,063 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Building Details
- 3 Leased Units
- Rent Control
- 3 Separate Electric Meters
- 3 Separate Gas Meters
- 1 Separate Water Meter
- Insurance Expense $9,613
- Water Sewer Expense $1,701
- Operating Expense $17,640
- Gross Income $64,140
- Net Operating Income $41,890
Additional Features
- 3 Units
- Laundry Facilities
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
2019 Button Family Trust and Button Christopher Lee
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bob Walz
New Dimension Investment Prop
Buyer's Agent
Bob Walz
New Dimension Investment Prop
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$155,000
-10.51%
Views
12
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$915,000
Outstanding Balance
$905,879
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 11, 2019
Sold by
Int Button Christopher Lee
Bought by
Button Christopher Lee and Button Lisa Jeanne
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 2006
Sold by
Button Christopher L
Bought by
Button Christopher Lee and The Christopher Lee Button Revocable Int
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 2000
Sold by
Michael Cook Charles and Michael Marie Peggy
Bought by
Button Christopher L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
8.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,320,000 | Lawyers Title Company | ||
| Button Christopher Lee | -- | None Available | |
| Button Christopher Lee | -- | None Available | |
| Button Christopher L | $300,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $915,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Button Christopher L | $210,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Sold | $1,320,000 | -10.5% | $417 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2025 06/26/25 | For Sale | $1,475,000 | -- | $466 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,432 | $1,320,000 | $1,184,647 | $135,353 |
| 2025 | $7,159 | $452,042 | $320,125 | $131,917 |
| 2024 | $7,159 | $443,179 | $313,848 | $129,331 |
| 2023 | $6,803 | $434,490 | $307,694 | $126,796 |
| 2022 | $6,413 | $425,971 | $301,661 | $124,310 |
| 2021 | $6,078 | $417,619 | $295,746 | $121,873 |
| 2020 | $5,977 | $413,337 | $292,713 | $120,624 |
| 2019 | $5,838 | $405,233 | $286,974 | $118,259 |
| 2018 | $5,717 | $397,288 | $281,347 | $115,941 |
| 2017 | $5,634 | $389,499 | $275,831 | $113,668 |
| 2016 | $5,529 | $381,862 | $270,422 | $111,440 |
| 2015 | $5,477 | $376,127 | $266,360 | $109,767 |
| 2014 | $5,366 | $368,760 | $261,143 | $107,617 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Bob Walz
Seller's Agent in 2025
Bob Walz
New Dimension Investment Prop
(714) 393-8060
4 in this area
9 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25144160
APN: 139-301-12
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