355 Rochester St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,970
Sq Ft
9,457
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- RV Access or Parking
- Contemporary Architecture
- No HOA
- Mariners Elementary School Rated A
- Granite Countertops
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
As of June 2025Turnkey investment property with two single family homes on one spacious 9,457 square foot lot. The front property is a two bedroom with one bath. The back property is a three bedroom with two baths. The larger rear unit features a private backyard and a stone fireplace. Both units are nicely upgraded with granite countertops, fresh paint, and new carpeting. There is a two car garage with room for an RV. The home is located on a quiet street in the most sought-after section of east side Costa Mesa, with a short walk to great restaurants, entertainment, shopping and an excellent school district.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Whitney Robbins
Mark D. Fitzpatrick, Broker License #01825319 Listed on: 08/01/2014
Last Buyer's Agent
Danae Aballi-Mecham
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. License #01414653
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,460
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 9,457 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Two Garage Doors
- RV Access or Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,970 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Sewer Paid
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Laundry Facilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 116
- Tax Tract Number 516
- Assessor Parcel Number 42502108
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Holechek Living Trust and Holechek Mark
Bought by
Braley Elizabeth Stewart
Seller's Agent
Jessica Bailey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tim Carr
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-4.84%
Views
28
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.34%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 10, 2021
Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
Ginger Jonathan and Ginger Cecily
Bought by
Holechek Mark and Holechek Cindy
Seller's Agent
Andre White
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Holechek
Beachside Properties
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,027,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
1.6%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.13%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Ginger Jonathan A and Ginger Cecily M
Bought by
Ginger Jonathan and Ginger Cecily
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$694,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2020
Sold by
Ginger Jonathan A and Ginger Cecily M
Bought by
Ginger Jonathan and Ginger Cecily
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$686,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Ginger Jonathan A and Ginger Cecily
Bought by
Ginger Jonathan and Ginger Cecily
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 26, 2019
Sold by
Ginger Jonathan A and Ginger Cecily M
Bought by
Ginger Jonathan and Ginger Cecily
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2018
Sold by
Ginger Jonathan A and Ginger Cecily M
Bought by
Ginger Jonathan A and Ginger Cecily M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$679,650
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 1, 2014
Closed on
Aug 14, 2014
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Mark
Bought by
Ginger Joshua L and Ginger Jonathan A
Seller's Agent
Whitney Robbins
Mark D. Fitzpatrick, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Danae Aballi-Mecham
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
List Price
$1,140,000
Sold Price
$1,090,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.39%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%
Original Mortgage
$163,500
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 2013
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Sarah
Bought by
Fitzpatrick Mark
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$588,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 24, 2013
Sold by
Levine Arthur and Levine Leslie A
Bought by
Fitzpatrick Mark
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$588,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 17, 2006
Sold by
Levine Arthur and Levine Leslie A
Bought by
Levine Arthur and Levine Leslie A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 7, 2006
Sold by
Westmoore Properties Lp
Bought by
Levine Arthur and Levine Leslie A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 2005
Sold by
Thornton Robert Michael and Thornton Janay
Bought by
Jennings Robert
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$646,727
Interest Rate
7.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 25, 2002
Sold by
Messenger George C and Messenger Priscilla B
Bought by
Thornton Robert Michael and Thornton Janay
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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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 | $2,850,000 | Wfg Title Insurance | |
| Grant Deed | $2,027,000 | Ticor Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,090,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,275,000 | Alliance Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Alliance Title | |
| Grant Deed | $862,500 | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Grant Deed | $450,000 | Lawyers Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $694,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $686,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $680,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $679,650 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $163,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $654,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $588,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $0 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $318,750 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $828,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $646,727 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $405,000 | Seller Take Back |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 06/03/25 | Sold | $2,850,000 | -4.8% | $1,064 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2025 04/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/25/2025 03/25/25 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | 0.0% | $1,118 / Sq Ft |
| 02/26/2022 02/26/22 | Rented | $9,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/06/2022 02/06/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/29/2022 01/29/22 | For Rent | $9,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 11/23/2021 11/23/21 | Sold | $2,027,000 | +1.6% | $757 / Sq Ft |
| 11/16/2021 11/16/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/10/2021 11/10/21 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | +83.0% | $745 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2014 08/22/14 | Sold | $1,090,000 | 0.0% | $367 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2014 08/22/14 | Sold | $1,090,000 | -4.4% | $367 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2014 08/08/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/08/2014 08/08/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/01/2014 08/01/14 | For Sale | $1,140,000 | 0.0% | $384 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2014 07/10/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/25/2014 06/25/14 | Price Changed | $1,140,000 | -5.0% | $384 / Sq Ft |
| 06/12/2014 06/12/14 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | 0.0% | $404 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2014 06/11/14 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $404 / 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 | $23,460 | $2,151,067 | $1,530,261 | $620,806 |
| 2024 | $23,460 | $2,108,890 | $1,500,256 | $608,634 |
| 2023 | $22,791 | $2,067,540 | $1,470,840 | $596,700 |
| 2022 | $22,187 | $2,027,000 | $1,442,000 | $585,000 |
| 2021 | $11,234 | $1,006,915 | $476,339 | $530,576 |
| 2020 | $11,112 | $996,591 | $471,455 | $525,136 |
| 2019 | $10,876 | $977,050 | $462,210 | $514,840 |
| 2018 | $10,657 | $957,892 | $453,146 | $504,746 |
| 2017 | $5,023 | $444,261 | $444,261 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jessica Bailey
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jessica Bailey
Compass
(949) 280-7135
2 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Summer Perry
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Summer Perry
Compass
(949) 375-9074
2 in this area
130 Total Sales
-
Tim Carr
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Tim Carr
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 230-8454
12 in this area
153 Total Sales
-
Christopher Cumming
C
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Christopher Cumming
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 335-2521
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Andre White
Seller's Agent in 2021
Andre White
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 378-9653
3 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
Kathryn White
K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Kathryn White
Coldwell Banker Realty
(949) 433-0315
1 in this area
20 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC14123541
APN: 425-021-28
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