185 Admiral Way Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Eastside Costa Mesa Neighborhood
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,696
Sq Ft
$245/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Gated Community
- Corner Lot
- Walk-In Closet
- Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of March 2025The best value opportunity in Eastside Costa Mesa, this spacious corner-lot townhouse is located within the fantastic gated community, The Village at Admiral Way. The nearly 1,700 sq. ft. property is uniquely positioned on a corner parcel, invoking a greater sense of privacy, and unlike other models, includes a 2-car garage. The 2b/2.5ba floorplan features 18’ vaulted ceilings, two large bedrooms, including a true master suite with master bath and walk-in closet, powder room, interior laundry and side courtyard. Updates since last time of purchase include new HVAC unit, recessed lighting throughout, new wood floors and double-pane window slider to the exterior courtyard. Kitchen appliances are all less than 2-years old.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01864077 Listed on: 04/17/2017
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,778
Year Built
- Built in 1981
Lot Details
- 1 Common Wall
HOA Fees
- $245 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Available
Interior Spaces
- 1,696 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Kaiser Elementary School
- Ensign Middle School
- Newport Harbor High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Sewer Paid
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 1502 / 6
- Tax Tract Number 10957
- Assessor Parcel Number 43929306
Community Details
Overview
- Admiral Way Homeowners Association, Phone Number (714) 544-7755
- Maintained Community
Security
- Gated Community
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 31, 2025
Closed on
Feb 13, 2025
Sold by
Duncan Caroline Emily
Bought by
Wyett Jack and Barton Grace
Seller's Agent
Megan Varga
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Harold Noriega
Compass
List Price
$1,233,500
Sold Price
$1,233,500
Total Days on Market
16
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.76%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$798,478
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$478,207
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 25, 2021
Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Harris Robert Lee and Harris Sarah Elizabeth
Bought by
Duncan Caroline Emily
Seller's Agent
Andrew Nahin
The Nahin Group
Buyer's Agent
Megan Varga
Compass
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
5.2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.33%
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2019
Sold by
Harris Robert Lee and Harris Sarah Elizabeth
Bought by
Harris Robert Lee and Harris Sarah Elizabeth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 17, 2017
Closed on
May 8, 2017
Sold by
Watson Peter M and Watson Kayla N
Bought by
Harris Robert L and Gormly Sarah E
Seller's Agent
Michelle Linovitz
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Nahin
The Nahin Group
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$668,325
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,675
-0.99%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%
Original Mortgage
$598,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2015
Sold by
Watson Peter Milton
Bought by
Watson Peter M and Watson Kayla N
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$452,250
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 2014
Sold by
Bukewihge Jordan D
Bought by
Watson Peter Milton
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,500
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 29, 2012
Sold by
Bukewihge James and Bukewihge Debra
Bought by
Bukewihge Jordan D
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 8, 2009
Sold by
Bukewihge Dorothy J
Bought by
Bukewihge Dorothy J and Bukewihge Survivors Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 8, 2008
Sold by
Admiral Mesa Homes Lp
Bought by
Bukewihge Dorothy J and Bukewihge Jordan D
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 2006
Sold by
Way Admiral
Bought by
Admiral Mesa Homes Lp
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,160,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,233,500 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $830,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg Lender Services | |
| Grant Deed | $665,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $555,000 | Wfg Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $499,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $415,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $581,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $598,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $452,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $55,500 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $444,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $8,160,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 03/31/25 | For Sale | $1,233,500 | 0.0% | $727 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2025 03/12/25 | Sold | $1,233,500 | +48.6% | $727 / Sq Ft |
| 02/10/2025 02/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/03/2021 03/03/21 | Sold | $830,000 | +5.2% | $489 / Sq Ft |
| 01/31/2021 01/31/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/25/2021 01/25/21 | For Sale | $789,000 | +18.1% | $465 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2017 06/30/17 | Sold | $668,325 | -1.0% | $394 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2017 05/03/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/17/2017 04/17/17 | For Sale | $675,000 | -- | $398 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,778 | $880,802 | $710,370 | $170,432 |
| 2023 | $9,549 | $863,532 | $696,441 | $167,091 |
| 2022 | $9,373 | $846,600 | $682,785 | $163,815 |
| 2021 | $7,883 | $713,014 | $562,753 | $150,261 |
| 2020 | $7,807 | $705,703 | $556,982 | $148,721 |
| 2019 | $7,651 | $691,866 | $546,061 | $145,805 |
| 2018 | $7,501 | $678,300 | $535,353 | $142,947 |
| 2017 | $6,419 | $574,732 | $422,413 | $152,319 |
| 2016 | $6,277 | $563,463 | $414,130 | $149,333 |
| 2015 | $6,214 | $555,000 | $407,910 | $147,090 |
| 2014 | -- | $461,083 | $320,358 | $140,725 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Megan Varga
Seller's Agent in 2025
Megan Varga
Compass
(949) 244-0882
16 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Harold Noriega
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Harold Noriega
Compass
(949) 400-9905
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
-
Andrew Nahin
Seller's Agent in 2021
Andrew Nahin
The Nahin Group
(949) 338-3916
9 in this area
27 Total Sales
-
Michelle Linovitz
Seller's Agent in 2017
Michelle Linovitz
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 632-1618
4 in this area
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: NP17161824
APN: 439-293-06
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