$1,600,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2025

2323 Colgate Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
6,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,316 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • Private Yard
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming single-story ranch-style home in the highly sought-after College Park neighborhood of Costa Mesa. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home features approx. 1,216 sq ft of living space on a 6,500 sq ft lot. Recently updated with new interior and exterior paint and brand-new carpet throughout. The spacious living room offers a brick fireplace with gas starter, and an enclosed sunroom (not included in sq ft) provides additional flex space—ideal for a home office, playroom, or gym. Excellent potential to customize to your style. Enjoy a private backyard with a mix of lawn and concrete patio, plus side yards on both ends—one grassy, one paved. Major upgrades include a newer roof, HVAC, ductwork, A/C, and electrical panel. Conveniently located approx. 4 miles from John Wayne Airport with quick access to the 405 and 55 freeways. Close to the OC Fairgrounds, South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Zoned for Newport-Mesa USD with nearby College Park Elementary, Costa Mesa Middle, and Costa Mesa High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Gonzalez

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-613-1008 License #02148728 Listed on: 06/26/2025

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

David Nola

Reconn Realty Group, Inc License #01748800

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • College Park Elementary School
  • Costa Mesa Middle School
  • Costa Mesa High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 48
  • Tax Tract Number 2955
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14147214
  • $1,011 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park (COLP)
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 14147214
  • Year Built: 1958
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1216.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1315.79
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Quartz Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Cooktop
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: College Park
  • High School: Costa Mesa
  • Middle Or Junior School: Costa Mesa
  • Elementary School #2: COLPAR
  • High School2: COSMES

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 639.05
  • Tax Lot: 48
  • Tax Tract Number: 2955
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1011.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Howard Gensler Trust and Gensler Howard
Bought by
Jones Leonard
Seller's Agent
Melissa Gonzalez
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Nola
Reconn Realty Group, Inc
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.03%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$1,597,019

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2017
Sold by
Gensler Howard
Bought by
Gensler Howard and The Howard Gensler Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2011
Sold by
Gensler Howard and Gensler Marilyn
Bought by
Gensler Howard and Gensler Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2011
Sold by
Gensler Howard and Gensler Marilyn
Bought by
Gensler Howard and Gensler Marilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,250
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2005
Sold by
Haro Jack and Haro Jennifer
Bought by
Gensler Howard and Gensler Marilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$559,200
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1998
Sold by
Joseph Hamilton Randy and Guada Maria Guada
Bought by
Haro Jack and Haro Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,037
Interest Rate
9.42%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 Western Resources Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Sd
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Sd
Grant Deed $699,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $222,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $371,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $559,200 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $217,037 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Sold $1,600,000 -3.0% $1,316 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $1,357 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $10,865 $955,233 $864,612 $90,621
2024 $10,865 $936,503 $847,658 $88,845
2023 $10,014 $867,693 $796,593 $71,100
2022 $9,738 $850,680 $780,974 $69,706
2021 $9,487 $834,000 $765,660 $68,340
2020 $8,273 $720,120 $651,780 $68,340
2019 $8,098 $706,000 $639,000 $67,000
2018 $8,082 $706,000 $639,000 $67,000
2017 $8,091 $706,000 $639,000 $67,000
2016 $8,062 $706,000 $639,000 $67,000
2015 $7,327 $633,000 $566,000 $67,000
2014 $6,313 $540,000 $473,000 $67,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25143098

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 141-472-14