NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2525 Orange Ave Unit E Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Eastside Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,273,000 - $1,458,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,832 Sq Ft
1,873 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2025

Last sale price $1,195,000 $652 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,679 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Hiking Trails
  • Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
  • Loft
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom detached townhome in the desirable Eastside Costa Mesa. Nestled within a private enclave of just six homes, this residence offers a quiet interior location and abundant natural light. The main floor boasts high ceilings, a large living room with a cozy fireplace, an open kitchen, a light-filled powder room, and direct access to a finished 2-car garage. Upstairs, three bedrooms await, including a master retreat with vaulted ceilings, a spacious bathroom, and a walk-in closet. An expansive loft provides versatile space for a home office or game room.Recent upgrades include a new roof, HVAC, and air conditioning, ensuring modern comfort. The sunny southwest-facing patio is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located within the award-winning Newport Mesa Unified School District, this home offers the opportunity to personalize with your own style and upgrades, making it a true hidden gem in a sought-after community with low HOA dues.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Kennedy

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-375-0881 License #01378430 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

General NONMEMBER

NONMEMBER MRML

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 1,873

HOA Fees

  • $155 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,832 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • No Common Walls
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Tax Tract Number 14536
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43941206
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 6 Units
  • 2525 Orange HOA, Phone Number (949) 413-1778
  • Marbella HOA
  • Eastside Central Subdivision
  • Maintained Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

1,873 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$155 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Eastside Central (ECCM)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 43941206
  • Year Built: 1996
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1832.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 652.29
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Loft
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 155.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: 2525 Orange HOA
  • Phone: 9494131778
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Park, Preserve/Public Land
  • Association Management: Marbella HOA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1872.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0430

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1872.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 6
  • Number Of Units Total: 6

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 631.02
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 14536

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Barbara Littlejohn Long Trust and Long Barbara Littlejohn
Bought by
Kuo Cindy and Seradsky Michael
Seller's Agent
Mike Kennedy
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
General NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,331,908

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,908
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.22%
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Outstanding Balance
$774,382
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$552,815

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2013
Sold by
Long Barbara L
Bought by
Long Barbara Littlejohn and Barbara Littlejohn Long Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2004
Sold by
Long Barbara L
Bought by
Long Barbara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2003
Sold by
Long Dallas C
Bought by
Long Barbara L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2003
Sold by
Garcia Joseph and Ory Garcia Katalina
Bought by
Long Barbara L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2003
Sold by
Murphy James P and Murphy Linda C
Bought by
Garcia Joseph and Ory Garcia Katalina E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,200
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2003
Sold by
Perovich Veris Loreta
Bought by
Murphy James P and Murphy Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,200
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2003
Sold by
Murphy James Patrick and Murphy Linda
Bought by
Perovich Veris Loreta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,000
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Renguan Zhao and Juhng Rehn Juhng
Bought by
Murphy James P and Murphy Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1992
Sold by
Lien Kevin J and Lien Kenneth W
Bought by
Lien John S and Lien Christina M
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kuo Cindy $1,195,000 Wfg National Title Company
Long Barbara Littlejohn -- None Available
Long Barbara L -- --
Long Barbara L -- California Title Company
Long Barbara L $519,000 California Title Company
Garcia Joseph $464,000 Multiple
Murphy James P -- --
Perovich Veris Loreta $18,000 --
Murphy James P $300,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Lien John S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kuo Cindy $780,000
Previous Owner Long Barbara L $250,000
Previous Owner Garcia Joseph $371,200
Previous Owner Murphy James P $18,000
Previous Owner Murphy James P $285,000
Closed Garcia Joseph $69,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $1,195,000 0.0% $652 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Off Market $1,195,000 -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $652 / 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 $4,964 $431,779 $145,591 $286,188
2024 $4,964 $423,313 $142,736 $280,577
2023 $4,848 $415,013 $139,937 $275,076
2022 $4,748 $406,876 $137,193 $269,683
2021 $4,652 $398,899 $134,503 $264,396
2020 $4,608 $394,809 $133,124 $261,685
2019 $4,520 $387,068 $130,514 $256,554
2018 $4,435 $379,479 $127,955 $251,524
2017 $4,359 $372,039 $125,446 $246,593
2016 $4,265 $364,745 $122,987 $241,758
2015 $4,221 $359,267 $121,140 $238,127
2014 $4,014 $352,230 $118,767 $233,463
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike Kennedy

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mike Kennedy

    Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    (949) 478-7737

    7 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Mike Kennedy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    General NONMEMBER

    NONMEMBER MRML

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP25087681

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 439-412-06

California Orange County Costa Mesa 92627 Eastside Costa Mesa

2525 Orange Ave Unit E, Costa Mesa, CA

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