NOT LISTED FOR SALE

496 E 16th St Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,940,000 - $2,310,596

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$1,059/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 06, 2025

Last sale price $1,970,000 $1,013 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,021/month

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Newport Heights Elementary Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2025

With three bedrooms and one office/bonus room, this welcoming and private single family is just a few minutes from the ocean and is waiting for its new owner(s). The property has been remodeled in the past few years, and now offers a light-filled open flow kitchen/living area, three bedrooms + office, two bathrooms and a generous outside space with a built-in barbecue, ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing, and presents ADA compliant features.
Enjoy the proximity of the beach, Lido Island, Balboa Island, or any of the many restaurants, coffee shops and attractions in the area!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matteo Bortolotti

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-751-8892 License #02069224 Listed on: 06/28/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Craig O'Rourke

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-751-8892 License #01133381

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01346878

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Suburban Location
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 1714
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42515108

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

6,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 42515108
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1944.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1013.37
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size: 6000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 1714

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2025
Closed on
Oct 21, 2025
Sold by
Leilani Gutierrez Trust and Sellars Malissia
Bought by
Jennifer Blair Smith Living Trust and Smith
Seller's Agent
Matteo Bortolotti
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tim Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$1,970,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-1.4%
Views
129
Current Estimated Value
$2,058,399

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.97%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$699,023
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,359,376

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2017
Closed on
Mar 21, 2017
Sold by
Skywalk International Llc
Bought by
Gutierrez Leilani and Hendriks June
Seller's Agent
Paul Conti
Harcourts Place
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Herrick Steele
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
List Price
$1,298,000
Sold Price
$1,118,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$180,000
-13.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2015
Sold by
Taylor Jill
Bought by
Skywalk International Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1997
Sold by
Taylor Christopher J and Taylor Chris
Bought by
Taylor Jill
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jennifer Blair Smith Living Trust $1,970,000 Progressive Title
Gutierrez Leilani $1,118,000 Ticor Title Company Of Calif
Skywalk International Llc $755,000 None Available
Taylor Jill -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jennifer Blair Smith Living Trust $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold $1,970,000 -1.4% $1,013 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $1,998,000 +78.7% $1,028 / Sq Ft
03/22/2017 03/22/17 Sold $1,118,000 0.0% $575 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2017 02/23/17 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2017 02/23/17 Off Market $1,118,000 -- --
01/03/2017 01/03/17 For Sale $1,298,000 -- $668 / 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
2025 $14,324 $1,297,531 $1,180,308 $117,223
2024 $14,324 $1,272,090 $1,157,165 $114,925
2023 $13,920 $1,247,148 $1,134,476 $112,672
2022 $13,579 $1,222,695 $1,112,232 $110,463
2021 $13,252 $1,198,721 $1,090,423 $108,298
2020 $13,111 $1,186,430 $1,079,242 $107,188
2019 $12,832 $1,163,167 $1,058,080 $105,087
2018 $12,574 $1,140,360 $1,037,333 $103,027
2017 $10,862 $969,000 $861,802 $107,198
2016 $10,625 $950,000 $844,903 $105,097
2015 $4,693 $390,351 $283,579 $106,772
2014 $4,587 $382,705 $278,024 $104,681
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matteo Bortolotti

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Matteo Bortolotti

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (310) 751-8892

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Matteo Bortolotti
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  • Craig O'Rourke

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Craig O'Rourke

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (310) 714-5452

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Craig O'Rourke
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  • Tim Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Tim Smith

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (949) 478-2295

    4 in this area

    666 Total Sales

    Tim Smith
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  • Hunter Jack

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Hunter Jack

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (949) 230-2836

    2 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Hunter Jack
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Paul Conti

    Harcourts Place

    (714) 418-3427

    22 Total Sales

    Paul Conti
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  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Shirley Lam

    IRN REALTY

    (626) 447-5100

    45 Total Sales

    Shirley Lam
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB25144483

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 425-151-08

California Orange County Costa Mesa 92627 Downtown Costa Mesa

496 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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