308 E 18th St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Downtown Costa Mesa NeighborhoodHighlights
- No HOA
- Mariners Elementary School Rated A
- Laundry Room
About This Home
Unlock an extraordinary high-yield investment in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa. Positioned within a rare zoning niche that favors Institutional and Recreational Use. This is more than a home; it is a scalable business asset. Whether launching a boutique startup or scaling to a maximum-capacity facility, the bones and location of 308 E 18th St are unmatched for high-income potential. • Capacity & Scale: 3,039 Sq. Ft. of refined living space on 8,500 Sq. Ft. lot.
Significant room for outdoor recreation or potential expansion of resident capacity.
• Accessibility Ready: Professionally installed accessible approach ramp and multiple main-level bedrooms/bathrooms, drastically reducing initial "Speed-to-Market" licensing costs for RCFE operators.
• Modern Executive Aesthetic: Open-concept chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances and quartz social island; ideal for high-end nutritional programming or private chef services.
• Strategic Location: Prime Eastside pocket with immediate access to 17th St amenities, Mariners Elementary zone, and Hoag Hospital/Newport medical hubs.
• Operators can leverage the massive footprint to scale room count and resident capacity through city-approved reconfigurations.
Listing Agent
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Email: alice@theavantteam.com License #01319910 Listed on: 02/11/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1995
Lot Details
- 8,506 Sq Ft Lot
- No Common Walls
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Combination Of Materials Used In The Driveway
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 3,039 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Unit 1 Bathroom: 0
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 2
- Tax Tract Number 505
- Assessor Parcel Number 11725135
- $1,403 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Eastside Central Subdivision
Building Details
- 1 Separate Electric Meter
- 1 Separate Gas Meter
- 1 Separate Water Meter
- Electric Expense $1
- Fuel Expense $1
- Insurance Expense $1
- Operating Expense $1
- Gross Income $1
- Net Operating Income $1
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $29,297 | $2,703,999 | $2,413,311 | $290,688 |
| 2024 | $29,297 | $2,650,980 | $2,365,991 | $284,989 |
| 2023 | $28,515 | $2,599,000 | $2,319,599 | $279,401 |
| 2022 | $12,922 | $1,122,000 | $856,800 | $265,200 |
| 2021 | $12,564 | $1,100,000 | $840,000 | $260,000 |
| 2020 | $5,993 | $478,772 | $179,184 | $299,588 |
| 2019 | $5,856 | $469,385 | $175,671 | $293,714 |
| 2018 | $5,735 | $460,182 | $172,227 | $287,955 |
| 2017 | $5,644 | $451,159 | $168,850 | $282,309 |
| 2016 | $5,527 | $442,313 | $165,539 | $276,774 |
| 2015 | $5,477 | $435,670 | $163,053 | $272,617 |
| 2014 | $5,360 | $427,136 | $159,859 | $267,277 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 03/23/26 | Price Changed | $3,895,000 | -5.0% | $1,282 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/11/2026 02/11/26 | For Sale | $4,100,000 | +57.8% | $1,349 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/26/2022 09/26/22 | Sold | $2,599,000 | -3.7% | $834 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/29/2022 08/29/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/26/2022 07/26/22 | Price Changed | $2,699,000 | -3.6% | $866 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/15/2022 07/15/22 | For Sale | $2,799,000 | +154.5% | $898 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/21/2020 09/21/20 | Sold | $1,100,000 | +10.0% | $353 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/22/2020 08/22/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/27/2020 07/27/20 | For Sale | $1,000,000 | -- | $321 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,599,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,100,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Partnership Grant Deed | -- | Gateway Title Company | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,079,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $550,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $163,100 | Commercial |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC26031727
APN: 117-251-35
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