$1,500,000
SOLD JAN 17, 2025

324 Gulf Stream Way Costa Mesa, CA 92627

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,575 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$583 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cape Cod Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2025

Just a short stroll across the Bay Street Bridge from Eastside Costa Mesa, you’ll discover the charming Cape Cod community of The Bungalows at Bay Street. This delightful enclave of single-family homes, built in 2006, invites you to experience a blend of modern comfort and classic elegance.

With 2,575 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space, this expansive home is perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Host memorable dinners in the inviting separate dining room, or unwind in the cozy great room by the fire. The grand kitchen, which opens up to a lovely patio, is a chef's dream, complete with a built-in BBQ and low-maintenance yard—ideal for summer cookouts and outdoor fun.

You’ll appreciate the beautiful upgrades throughout, including arched doorways, rich hardwood floors, crown molding, and plantation shutters that add a touch of sophistication. Bring your personal style to this wonderful canvas, and make it truly your own! Solar panels provide extra efficiency with reduced electric bills and there is an EV charger ready to go in the garage for your electric vehicle.


Plus, enjoy the convenience of living near award-winning schools, the scenic Back Bay, and the vibrant Triangle and beaches, all just minutes away. Don’t miss out on the chance to make this dream home yours—come preview it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Nicolaisen

The L3 Brokerage Phone: 714-309-1707 License #01982039

Last Buyer's Agent

John Chen

JCC REALTY, INC. License #01107230

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,627

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $155 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Lap Siding
  • Stone Veneer
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,575 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Tax Tract Number 16694
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41925131

Community Details

Overview

  • The Bungalows At Bay Street Association, Phone Number (949) 491-1444
  • Nexus Smart Communications HOA

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,627

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$155 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Solar Lease, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, EV Charger
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Privately Maintained
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Bungalows at Bay Street
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 41925131
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2575.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 582.52
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Hollywood Bathroom (Jack&Jill), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Lap Siding, Stone Veneer, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Solar
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Upper Level, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Gas
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Playground
  • Association Fee: 155.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The Bungalows at Bay Street
  • Phone: 949-491-1444
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Nexus Smart Communications

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Level, Park Nearby, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0900
  • Latitude Manual: 33.64867700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3920.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 637.02
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 16694

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2024
Closed on
Jan 7, 2025
Sold by
Starkenburg Jonathan and Starkenburg Nicole
Bought by
Taing Anthony
Seller's Agent
Dawn Nicolaisen
The L3
Buyer's Agent
John Chen
JCC REALTY, INC.
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.23%
Total Days on Market
43
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$1,553,887

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,887
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.17%
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Outstanding Balance
$434,621
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,125,966

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2011
Sold by
Golotko James E
Bought by
Starkenburg Jonathan and Starkenburg Nicole

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2007
Sold by
Richmond American Homes Of Ca Inc
Bought by
Golotko James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$643,528
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $645,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $804,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $435,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $748,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $588,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $516,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,661 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $643,528 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Sold $1,500,000 -3.2% $583 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Price Changed $1,550,000 0.0% $602 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Sale $1,550,000 -- $602 / 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
2024 $9,627 $794,266 $411,311 $382,955
2023 $9,280 $778,693 $403,246 $375,447
2022 $8,897 $763,425 $395,339 $368,086
2021 $8,589 $748,456 $387,587 $360,869
2020 $8,493 $740,782 $383,613 $357,169
2019 $8,313 $726,257 $376,091 $350,166
2018 $8,147 $712,017 $368,717 $343,300
2017 $8,009 $698,056 $361,487 $336,569
2016 $7,837 $684,369 $354,399 $329,970
2015 $7,762 $674,090 $349,076 $325,014
2014 $7,586 $660,886 $342,238 $318,648
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24205385

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 419-251-31