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Seller's Agent in 2025
Kristina Wright
LPT Realty, Inc
(949) 637-5542
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
245 Palmer St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,877
Sq Ft
2,958
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Newport Heights Elementary Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- 3-minute walk to Heller Park
About This Home
As of December 2025Introducing a beautifully upgraded corner-lot home in the highly desirable Eastside Heights neighborhood of Costa Mesa. This meticulously maintained detached residence seamlessly blends timeless style with modern comfort, offering a spacious 2,958 sq ft open-concept layout filled with natural light. With over $60,000 in recent improvements, key upgrades include a new roof (2017), central A/C and furnace with new vents (2017), new windows (2020), and full-house recessed lighting (2020), ensuring both efficiency and peace of mind.The gourmet kitchen features elegant granite countertops, a stylish backsplash, and a center island with a breakfast bar, complemented by premium top of the line appliances, including a 6-burner stove, built-in refrigerator, and wine cooler. A custom-refinished cabinet system adds a modern touch, while the kitchen flows into a welcoming family room complete with a cozy fireplace and built-in surround sound. Outdoor entertaining is a delight on the slate-tiled patio with updated landscaping, or retreat to the spacious master suite that boasts its own private balcony, dual granite vanities, a travertine soaking tub, walk-in shower, and refreshed bathroom finishes.Additional highlights include new garage floor coating, refreshed kitchen blinds, an attached 2-car garage with built-in cabinetry, custom molding, updated lighting, and freshly painted interiors and exteriors. Ideally located near top schools, beaches, shops, parks, and local dining options, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a move-in ready residence in one of Costa Mesa’s most sought-after communities.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
LPT Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 949-637-5542 License #02253887 Listed on: 10/01/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1989
Lot Details
- 2,958 Sq Ft Lot
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
HOA Fees
- $300 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,877 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- High Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Stone Flooring
- Attic
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Double Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Built-In Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
- Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
- Disposal
- Instant Hot Water
- Fireplace in Kitchen
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Stone Bathroom Countertops
- Makeup or Vanity Space
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Private Water Closet
- Low Flow Toliet
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Multiple Shower Heads
- Separate Shower
- Low Flow Shower
- Humidity Controlled
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
- Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Cooling System Powered By Gas
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 220 Volts in Garage
- Natural Gas Connected
- Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 3
- Tax Tract Number 13528
- Assessor Parcel Number 42533603
- $683 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- Palm West Association, Phone Number (949) 675-4604
- Eastside Heights Subdivision
- Maintained Community
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 1, 2025
Closed on
Dec 26, 2025
Sold by
Mcneil Blake and Mcneil Brian
Bought by
Camp Bocce Llc
Seller's Agent
Kristina Wright
LPT Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Devin Doherty
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-5.5%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,585
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,358,702
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$413,883
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 1, 2025
Closed on
Dec 22, 2025
Sold by
Fitzpatrick William John and Fitzpatrick Briar Elizabeth
Bought by
Mcneil Blake and Mcneil Brian
Seller's Agent
Kristina Wright
LPT Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Devin Doherty
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-5.5%
Views
78
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,358,702
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$413,883
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 2019
Sold by
Fitzpatrick William and Fitzpatrick Briar
Bought by
Fitzpatrick William John and Fitzpatrick Briar Elizabeth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$935,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 26, 2016
Closed on
Dec 6, 2016
Sold by
Zuendel Michael
Bought by
West Brooks P
Seller's Agent
Barry Ghassemi
Cal Pro Properties Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Wright
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$942,500
Sold Price
$939,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-0.37%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Original Mortgage
$751,200
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 26, 2016
Closed on
Nov 7, 2016
Sold by
Javadi Nathan and Javadi Ashley
Bought by
Fitzpatrick William and Fitzpatrick Briar
Seller's Agent
Barry Ghassemi
Cal Pro Properties Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Wright
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$942,500
Sold Price
$939,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-0.37%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$751,200
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2015
Sold by
Javadi Ashley and Hidey Ashley Elizabeth
Bought by
Javadi Nathan and Javadi Ashley
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$605,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 16, 2015
Sold by
Hidey Robert Marshall and Hidey Doris Jean
Bought by
Hidey Ashley Elizabeth
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 23, 2013
Closed on
May 10, 2013
Sold by
Meoli Mike and Meoli Erin
Bought by
Hidey Ashley and The Hidey Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Kim Bibb
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
tami bowden
Realty One Group West
List Price
$839,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.65%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 7, 2006
Sold by
Rosoff Jennifer Ann
Bought by
Meoli Mike and Meoli Erin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$613,600
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 1997
Sold by
Firestone Frederick N
Bought by
Rosoff Jennifer Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.58%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 24, 1995
Sold by
Firestone Frederick N
Bought by
Firestone Frederick N and The Frederick N Firestone Revocable Trus
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 1993
Sold by
Ely Scott D and Ely Leanne
Bought by
Firestone Frederick N
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Deed | -- | Laguna Legal Inc | |
| Grant Deed | $1,700,000 | California Best Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title Insurance Corp | |
| Grant Deed | $939,000 | Lawyers Title Insurance Corp | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Equity Title Orange County | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $800,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $767,000 | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Grant Deed | $245,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $240,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,360,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $935,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $751,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $92,961 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $605,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $625,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $613,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $214,600 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $192,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 12/23/25 | Sold | $1,700,000 | -5.5% | $906 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/01/2025 10/01/25 | For Sale | $1,799,000 | +91.6% | $958 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/14/2016 12/14/16 | Sold | $939,000 | -0.4% | $500 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/03/2016 11/03/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/26/2016 10/26/16 | For Sale | $942,500 | +17.8% | $502 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/01/2013 07/01/13 | Sold | $800,000 | -4.6% | $490 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/10/2013 05/10/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/23/2013 04/23/13 | For Sale | $839,000 | -- | $513 / 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 | $11,852 | $1,089,786 | $888,460 | $201,326 |
| 2024 | $11,852 | $1,068,418 | $871,039 | $197,379 |
| 2023 | $11,537 | $1,047,469 | $853,960 | $193,509 |
| 2022 | $11,247 | $1,026,931 | $837,216 | $189,715 |
| 2021 | $10,976 | $1,006,796 | $820,800 | $185,996 |
| 2020 | $10,870 | $996,473 | $812,384 | $184,089 |
| 2019 | $10,650 | $976,935 | $796,455 | $180,480 |
| 2018 | $10,440 | $957,780 | $780,838 | $176,942 |
| 2017 | $10,256 | $939,000 | $765,527 | $173,473 |
| 2016 | $9,067 | $822,205 | $646,118 | $176,087 |
| 2015 | $9,044 | $815,984 | $641,229 | $174,755 |
| 2014 | $8,796 | $800,000 | $628,668 | $171,332 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kristina Wright
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Michelle Hill
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Michelle Hill
LPT Realty, Inc
(714) 814-7834
1 in this area
87 Total Sales
-
Devin Doherty
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Devin Doherty
eXp Realty of California Inc
(949) 629-4400
3 in this area
98 Total Sales
-
Reagan Doherty
R
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Reagan Doherty
eXp Realty of California Inc
(949) 629-4188
3 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Barry Ghassemi
Seller's Agent in 2016
Barry Ghassemi
Cal Pro Properties Inc.
(866) 419-7645
17 Total Sales
-
Jason Wright
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Jason Wright
Coldwell Banker Realty
(949) 310-3417
56 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25229750
APN: 425-336-03
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