
228 Del Mar Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Eastside Costa Mesa NeighborhoodEstimated payment $16,052/month
Highlights
- Second Garage
- RV Access or Parking
- Bonus Room
- Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
About This Home
Don't miss out on this rare chance to own a versatile property in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa. This Charmer is situated on a 7405 sq ft lot and combined 2600 sq ft of living space. The front house is a great single family 3 bed 2 bath home. The back detached unit offers endless opportunities -use it as a private guest house, in-law suite, teen retreat, or generate passive income as a rental. Exceptional investment property with Excellent rental performance or multi-family living.The front remodeled house features 3 beds 2 baths, hardwood floors, a laundry room, an updated kitchen, air conditioning, along with a large detached bonus/office space and 2-car garage, approximately 1400 square feet. The back unit is approximately 1200 square feet above the garage, features its private entrance with a 2-bed 2-bath, modern kitchen with breakfast bar and marble counter tops, air conditioning, washer and dryer hook-ups, and a large 1-car garage. Quintessential Eastside Costa Mesa charmer has a large front yard, a picket fence, a concrete backyard, RV parking, and a large 10x20 storage area. This property has amazing curb appeal and is central to Newport Beach's Back Bay Nature preserve, 17th street shopping, A+ restaurants, and award-winning schools. Properties are fully leased. Front House $5200/per month, Back House $3000/per month. Don't miss out on this AMAZING OPPORTUNITY for an investor or owner-occupant buyer in the famed Eastside Costa Mesa community.
Listing Agent
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 9494637013 License #01975517 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,937
Year Built
- Built in 1950 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Second Garage
- Parking Available
- RV Access or Parking
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Split Level Home
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,600 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Front Porch
Location
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 220 Volts
- Natural Gas Connected
- Tankless Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 6
- Tax Tract Number 1163
- Assessor Parcel Number 43921106
- $839 per year additional tax assessments
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $11,937 | $1,075,849 | $810,518 | $265,331 |
2024 | $11,937 | $1,054,754 | $794,625 | $260,129 |
2023 | $11,626 | $1,034,073 | $779,044 | $255,029 |
2022 | $11,404 | $1,013,798 | $763,769 | $250,029 |
2021 | $11,170 | $993,920 | $748,793 | $245,127 |
2020 | $11,049 | $983,729 | $741,115 | $242,614 |
2019 | $10,815 | $964,441 | $726,584 | $237,857 |
2018 | $8,952 | $788,849 | $587,781 | $201,068 |
2017 | $8,963 | $788,849 | $587,781 | $201,068 |
2016 | $8,858 | $788,849 | $587,781 | $201,068 |
2015 | $8,773 | $777,000 | $578,952 | $198,048 |
2014 | $6,656 | $579,600 | $381,552 | $198,048 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Price Changed | $2,750,000 | -1.6% | $1,058 / Sq Ft |
06/20/2025 06/20/25 | Price Changed | $2,795,000 | -5.3% | $1,075 / Sq Ft |
05/28/2025 05/28/25 | Price Changed | $2,950,000 | -1.7% | $1,135 / Sq Ft |
05/09/2025 05/09/25 | For Sale | $2,999,500 | 0.0% | $1,154 / Sq Ft |
02/04/2021 02/04/21 | Rented | $4,200 | +1.2% | -- |
01/21/2021 01/21/21 | Price Changed | $4,150 | -3.5% | $3 / Sq Ft |
01/11/2021 01/11/21 | For Rent | $4,300 | +62.3% | -- |
07/10/2020 07/10/20 | Rented | $2,650 | 0.0% | -- |
07/06/2020 07/06/20 | For Rent | $2,650 | -36.1% | -- |
01/14/2020 01/14/20 | Rented | $4,150 | 0.0% | -- |
01/09/2020 01/09/20 | Price Changed | $4,150 | -1.2% | $3 / Sq Ft |
12/22/2019 12/22/19 | For Rent | $4,200 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
Grant Deed | $622,500 | Chicago Title Co |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $388,558 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $474,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Closed | $181,569 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Closed | $498,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: NP25100648

APN: 439-211-06
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