$1,625,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

462 Swarthmore Ln Costa Mesa, CA 92626

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,522 Sq Ft
7,208 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,068 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Fully renovated with stylish appointments - pictures speak for themselves but go see this home in person ASAP. Plantation shutters will be installed shortly! Property features new roof, updated HVAC system with new ductwork, new plumbing supply lines, updated water heater, finished garage with epoxy, large side yard with new concrete. The home sits on a cul-de-sac with a large front lawn perfect for creating a playground or garden. Great entertaining property with an open floor plan, massive kitchen island, vaulted ceiling, covered patio and overall private location. Master bedroom fits a king bed comfortably, has a spacious closet with custom built-ins, dual sinks, walk-in shower and linen/make-up/accessories storage. Info deemed reliable, buyer to verify.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Gushue

GUSHUE REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 949-514-4219 License #01769926 Listed on: 01/29/2025

Co-Listed By

ALEXANDER SPENCE

GUSHUE REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 949-514-4219 License #01904354

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanette Wayland

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01868107

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,208 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,522 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Tax Tract Number 2727
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14137212
  • $200 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,853

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park (COLP)
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 14137212
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1522.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: ground
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1067.67
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7208.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1655

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7208.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 639.05
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Tract Number: 2727
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 200.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2003
Sold by
Carlson Joan M
Bought by
Carlson Joan M and The Joan M Carlson Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,584,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1996
Sold by
Carlson Joan M
Bought by
Carlson Joan M and The Joan M Carlson Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $70,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $85,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $1,625,000 -1.5% $1,068 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Price Changed $1,649,000 -2.7% $1,083 / Sq Ft
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $1,695,000 +54.1% $1,114 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Sold $1,100,000 -6.4% $723 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $1,175,000 0.0% $772 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $1,175,000 -4.1% $772 / Sq Ft
09/22/2024 09/22/24 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2024 09/13/24 For Sale $1,225,000 +11.4% $805 / Sq Ft
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
08/12/2024 08/12/24 For Sale $1,225,000 +11.4% $805 / Sq Ft
08/11/2024 08/11/24 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
08/08/2024 08/08/24 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $805 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,853 $182,061 $97,705 $84,356
2023 $2,716 $178,492 $95,790 $82,702
2022 $2,558 $174,993 $93,912 $81,081
2021 $2,444 $171,562 $92,070 $79,492
2020 $2,406 $169,803 $91,126 $78,677
2019 $2,353 $166,474 $89,339 $77,135
2018 $2,304 $163,210 $87,587 $75,623
2017 $2,269 $160,010 $85,869 $74,141
2016 $2,225 $156,873 $84,185 $72,688
2015 $2,202 $154,517 $82,920 $71,597
2014 $2,155 $151,491 $81,296 $70,195
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV25020350

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 141-372-12