NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2238 Continental Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,298,000 - $1,559,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
$1,033/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 21, 2019

Last sale price $765,000 $549 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,506 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Great Room
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2019

Welcome to 2238 Continental Avenue in the ‘City of The Arts”, Costa Mesa. Presenting an exciting opportunity to own one of the rarely available homes in the tract. As you drive up to the home, you are greeted by mature greenery and a well-manicured front yard. The oversized front driveway is a unique feature of this home. Upon entry of the home, you will begin to take in the upgrades the home presents. The property has been renovated from floor to ceiling with newly installed flooring, upgraded baseboards, designer paint and dual pane windows. The kitchen space delights with a full renovation including newly installed kitchen cabinets and a refreshing granite countertop with an oversized breakfast bar. The family room is huge, and features direct access to the backyard which is perfect for those summer BBQ’s. As you continue throughout the home, you will see the renovated bathrooms which both feature newly installed vanities and granite countertops and the master bathroom also included a dual sink vanity. All 3 bedrooms are generous in size and feature mirrored wardrobe closets and newly installed carpet. The master bedroom is exceptional with direct access to the covered rear patio giving it a wonderful indoor/outdoor feel. The natural light in this home leaves it with a feeling of warmth and good energy. Effortless transitions and a beautiful floor plan make this house the perfect place to call home. An extraordinary price and opportunity. Photos have been virtually staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

alterare alterare

First Team Real Estate License #01400631 Listed on: 08/28/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenneth Farah

Compass License #01954204

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,030 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Wilson Elementary School
  • Tewinkle Middle School
  • Estancia High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Freedom Homes

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 3143
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42239314

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,030 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Westside Costa Mesa South (WSCM)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 42239314
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1393.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 549.17
  • Room Type: Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Remodeled, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition, Wood
  • Builder Name: Freedom Homes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Concrete, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wilson
  • High School: Estancia
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tewinkle
  • Elementary School #2: WILSON
  • High School2: ESTANC

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Flag Lot, Rectangular Lot, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6030.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1384

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6030.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 638.03
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 3143

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,427,208

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2019
Closed on
Oct 9, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
alterare alterare
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kenneth Farah
Compass
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
2.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.86%
Original Mortgage
$688,500
Interest Rate
0.034%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,412
Interest Rate
0.0659%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
0.065%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
0.056%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$765,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
$577,700 Accommodation
-- None Available
-- None Available
$420,000 Fidelity National Title
$366,798 None Available
-- --
$420,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $686,700
Closed $687,750
Closed $688,500
Closed $413,412
Closed $480,000
Closed $47,500
Closed $380,000
Closed $84,000
Closed $336,000
Closed $58,000
Closed $49,100
Closed $183,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Sold $765,000 +2.0% $549 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2019 08/28/19 For Sale $749,900 -- $538 / 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
2025 $9,569 $836,637 $755,088 $81,549
2024 $9,569 $820,233 $740,283 $79,950
2023 $9,276 $804,150 $725,767 $78,383
2022 $9,011 $788,383 $711,536 $76,847
2021 $8,773 $772,925 $697,584 $75,341
2020 $8,674 $765,000 $690,431 $74,569
2019 $6,292 $534,025 $450,686 $83,339
2018 $6,166 $523,554 $441,849 $81,705
2017 $6,064 $513,289 $433,186 $80,103
2016 $5,935 $503,225 $424,692 $78,533
2015 $5,879 $495,667 $418,313 $77,354
2014 $5,747 $485,958 $410,119 $75,839
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • a

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    alterare alterare

    First Team Real Estate

    (714) 328-3333

    31 Total Sales

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  • Kenneth Farah

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kenneth Farah

    Compass

    (714) 345-9899

    28 Total Sales

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW19205896

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 422-393-14

California Orange County Costa Mesa 92627 Westside Costa Mesa

2238 Continental Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

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