Seller's Agent in 2025
Eduardo Vargas
Seven Gables Real Estate
(714) 832-2000
1 in this area
164 Total Sales
263 E 21st St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Eastside Costa Mesa Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440
Sq Ft
6,839
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Attached Guest House
- No HOA
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Bathtub with Shower
About This Home
As of November 2025Fixer Upper Located in Eastside Costa Mesa. Front House is a 2-bedroom 1 bath with its own private yard. Second unit is a 1 bedroom 1 bath with a den and private yard. Detached 3 car garage. Long driveway. Award winning schools nearby. This home is ready...all it needs is your imagination, located just blocks from the vibrant energy of 17th Street, you'll have gyms, stores and restaurants within a 10-minute drive. Only a short distance from Newport's Back Bay and a short drive to Newport Beach. This home is priced to sell As-Is, reflecting the work needed to restore it to its full potential. Whether you are looking to renovate and personalize or take on an investment project, this property offers great bones and a flexible floorplan, just waiting for your vision to bring it back to its former glory.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Seven Gables Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-317-7191 License #01219811 Listed on: 10/03/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Seven Gables Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-317-7191 License #01219811 Listed on: 10/03/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 6,839 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Fixer Upper
- Slab Foundation
- Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,440 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Schools
- Kaiser Elementary School
- Ensign Middle School
- Newport Harbor High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Wall Furnace
- Natural Gas Connected
Additional Features
- Concrete Porch or Patio
- Attached Guest House
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Eastside Central Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 244
- Tax Tract Number 516
- Assessor Parcel Number 42621504
- $1,551 per year additional tax assessments
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 3, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Rowe Theodore S and Rowe Ann S
Bought by
Dwi Llc
Seller's Agent
Eduardo Vargas
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eduardo Vargas
Seven Gables Real Estate
List Price
$1,499,900
Sold Price
$1,552,500
Premium/Discount to List
$52,600
3.51%
Views
54
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,198,881
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$332,515
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,552,500 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,200,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 11/17/25 | Sold | $1,552,500 | +3.5% | $1,078 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2025 10/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/03/2025 10/03/25 | For Sale | $1,499,900 | -- | $1,042 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,038 | $442,076 | $346,884 | $95,192 |
| 2024 | $6,038 | $433,408 | $340,082 | $93,326 |
| 2023 | $5,794 | $424,910 | $333,413 | $91,497 |
| 2022 | $5,565 | $416,579 | $326,876 | $89,703 |
| 2021 | $5,348 | $408,411 | $320,466 | $87,945 |
| 2020 | $5,268 | $404,224 | $317,180 | $87,044 |
| 2019 | $5,147 | $396,299 | $310,961 | $85,338 |
| 2018 | $5,040 | $388,529 | $304,864 | $83,665 |
| 2017 | $4,961 | $380,911 | $298,886 | $82,025 |
| 2016 | $4,862 | $373,443 | $293,026 | $80,417 |
| 2015 | $4,816 | $367,834 | $288,624 | $79,210 |
| 2014 | $4,713 | $360,629 | $282,970 | $77,659 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Eduardo Vargas
-
Marcos Vargas
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Marcos Vargas
Seven Gables Real Estate
(714) 832-2000
1 in this area
161 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: PW25231590
APN: 426-215-04
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