$1,699,000

Estimated payment $9,322/month

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,352 Sq Ft
$1,257 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

Just Listed in Eastside Costa Mesa! Bathed in natural light and cooled by fresh ocean breezes, 277 E 21st Street is a charming single-level home set on a generous 7,200 sq ft lot in one of Costa Mesa’s most loved and sought-after neighborhoods. What truly sets this home apart is its location. Eastside Costa Mesa is known for its deep sense of community, long-standing pride of ownership, and the generations of families who continue to call it home. The lifestyle here is one of its biggest draws—walkability, friendly neighbors, and effortless access to everything that makes coastal living so appealing.
You’ll be within walking distance to top Newport-Mesa schools and just minutes from the scenic Newport Back Bay, local parks, and the world-class beaches of Newport Beach. The home is also close to the vibrant 17th Street corridor, where cafés, dining, fitness studios, and boutiques bring convenience and energy to everyday living. For commuters and travelers, the proximity to John Wayne Airport and quick access to the 55, 73, and 405 freeways make this location incredibly practical without sacrificing the coastal ease Eastside is known for. Opportunities to purchase in this neighborhood don’t come around often—homes are tightly held, and demand is consistently high. Take advantage of this opportunity to settle into one of Costa Mesa’s most treasured communities.

Listing Agent

Karla Stagman

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-294-5794 License #01984094 Listed on: 11/23/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 120
  • East Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,352 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Stone
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Kaiser Elementary School
  • Ensign Middle School
  • Newport Harbor High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Eastside Central Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 244
  • Tax Tract Number 516
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42621507

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,507

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Eastside Central (ECCM)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 42621507
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1352.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1256.66
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Front Porch, Stone
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Boat, Driveway, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Private, RV Access/Parking, RV Potential, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kaiser
  • High School: Newport Harbor
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ensign
  • Elementary School #2: KAISER
  • High School2: NEWHAR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Level, Park Nearby, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Treed Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size: 60 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1653
  • Latitude Manual: 33.64462700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7200.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 244
  • Tax Tract Number: 516

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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 $4,507 $338,781 $256,689 $82,092
2024 $4,507 $332,139 $251,656 $80,483
2023 $4,333 $325,627 $246,722 $78,905
2022 $4,151 $319,243 $241,885 $77,358
2021 $4,007 $312,984 $237,142 $75,842
2020 $3,955 $309,775 $234,710 $75,065
2019 $3,870 $303,701 $230,107 $73,594
2018 $3,793 $297,747 $225,596 $72,151
2017 $3,733 $291,909 $221,172 $70,737
2016 $3,658 $286,186 $216,836 $69,350
2015 $3,622 $281,888 $213,579 $68,309
2014 $3,543 $276,367 $209,396 $66,971
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/23/2025 11/23/25 For Sale $1,699,000 -- $1,257 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Karla Stagman

Compass

(949) 835-4574

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Karla Stagman offers a thoughtful, client-centered approach to real estate throughout Coastal and Greater Orange County. As a longtime Costa Mesa resident with deep ties to the community, she brings valuable local insight and a genuine understanding of the area's distinct neighborhoods, lifestyle, and evolving market.

Admired for her calm presence and quiet confidence, Karla is a trusted advocate and skilled negotiator who approaches each transaction with care, clarity, and purpose. She

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25265187

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 426-215-07