Fatima Nordquist
Beverly Hills Fine Homes
(760) 501-2765
113 Total Sales
1 in Westside Costa Mesa
$725,000 Price
686 Governor St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Westside Costa Mesa NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,319,375
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,432
Sq Ft
$921/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Contemporary Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Updated Kitchen
- Property is near public transit
- Bonus Room
About This Home
As of April 2026Absolute stunner Mid-Century 4 Bedroom 2 bath home located just minutes from the beautiful sands of Newport and Huntington Beaches. The updated kitchen features Caesarstone quartz counter tops and custom cabinets, chef inspired gas range, wine fridge and new dishwasher. Contemporary solid mahogany front door leading into a bright and airy living room with upgraded windows. Upgraded modern plank flooring along with central & air heat. Custom shutters throughout the home. Large backyard is set up for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the ocean breezes and hosts multiple citrus and avocado trees. Solar panels will greatly help offset your electrical bills. Newer Concrete driveway is massive and able to host a large RV or trailer as well as multiple cars. See it soon because a home of this stature will not last long.
Last Agent to Rent the Property
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-632-2269 License #01506188 Listed on: 04/02/2026
Last Renter's Agent
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-632-2269 License #01506188 Listed on: 04/02/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Level Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Private Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 6 Open Parking Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Single Garage Door
- Driveway Up Slope From Street
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Bungalow
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Turnkey
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,432 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Bonus Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Overhead Utilities
- 220 Volts in Garage
- Natural Gas Connected
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
- Central Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Solar owned by seller
- Property is near public transit
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $6,000
- Rent includes gardener
- Available 4/4/26
- Tax Lot 60
- Tax Tract Number 2387
- Assessor Parcel Number 42217312
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Bike Trail
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Laundry Facilities
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 2, 2026
Closed on
Apr 22, 2026
Sold by
Speyer-Ofenberg and Speyer-Ofenberg Catharine
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dominic Tucci
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dominic Tucci
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Sold Price
$6,000
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,313,375
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.89%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 6, 2026
Closed on
Feb 18, 2026
Sold by
George Slater and Mary Obeyd
Bought by
Speyer-Ofenberg Leslie and Speyer-Ofenberg Catharine
Seller's Agent
Patrick Brady
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dominic Tucci
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$1,348,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-3.56%
Views
78
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2019
Sold by
Cheng Paul T and Cheng Fmtr Caturano
Bought by
Slater George and Obeyd Mary
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 1, 2018
Closed on
Nov 7, 2018
Sold by
Terpstra Leah W
Bought by
Terpstra Stephen S
Seller's Agent
Richard Mulder
Kase Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Richard Mulder
Kase Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.17%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.59%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 2018
Sold by
Terpstra Scott and Terpstra Andrew
Bought by
Terpstra Terpstra S and Terpstra Andrew L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 20, 2014
Sold by
Simpson Elizabeth A and Terpstra Scott
Bought by
Simpson Elizabeth A and Terpstra Scott
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 2013
Sold by
Simpson Elizabeth A
Bought by
Simpson Elizabeth A and Terpstra Scott
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Westside Costa Mesa, CA
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Fatima Nordquist
-
Josh Stein-Sapir
Josh Stein-Sapir
Keyes Real Estate
(562) 456-3475
136 Total Sales
1 in Westside Costa Mesa
$2,625,000 Price
-
Kelvin Jensen
Kelvin Jensen
Real Broker
(858) 609-8340
48 Total Sales
1 in Westside Costa Mesa
$1,350,000 Price
-
Arthur Cervantes
Arthur Cervantes
Arthur Cervantes Properties Inc
(657) 239-4578
111 Total Sales
4 in Westside Costa Mesa
$32K - $168K Price Range
-
Audrey Savopolos
Audrey Savopolos
Coldwell Banker Realty
(714) 942-5243
10 Total Sales
1 in Westside Costa Mesa
$1,200,000 Price
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Mel Macklin
Mel Macklin
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(747) 307-7003
50 Total Sales
1 in Westside Costa Mesa
$1,200,000 Price
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Speyer-Ofenberg Leslie | $1,300,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Slater George | $858,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Terpstra Stephen S | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Terpstra Andrew L | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Terpstra Andrew L | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Paul T Cheng & Lina Caturano Family Trus | $610,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Terpstra Terpstra S | -- | None Available | |
| S And S Capital Partners Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Simpson Elizabeth A | -- | None Available | |
| Simpson Elizabeth A | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $358,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 04/23/26 | Rented | $6,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 04/21/2026 04/21/26 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/08/2026 04/08/26 | Off Market | $6,000 | -- | -- | |
| 04/02/2026 04/02/26 | For Rent | $6,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 03/18/2026 03/18/26 | Sold | $1,300,000 | -3.6% | $908 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/17/2026 02/17/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/06/2026 02/06/26 | For Sale | $1,348,000 | +57.1% | $941 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/29/2019 05/29/19 | Sold | $858,000 | 0.0% | $599 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/01/2019 05/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/16/2019 04/16/19 | For Sale | $858,000 | +43.0% | $599 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/26/2018 11/26/18 | Sold | $600,000 | +0.2% | $419 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/06/2018 11/06/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/01/2018 11/01/18 | For Sale | $599,000 | -- | $418 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,117 | $976,254 | $907,516 | $68,738 |
| 2025 | $11,117 | $957,112 | $889,721 | $67,391 |
| 2024 | $10,886 | $938,346 | $872,276 | $66,070 |
| 2023 | $10,563 | $919,948 | $855,173 | $64,775 |
| 2022 | $10,279 | $901,910 | $838,405 | $63,505 |
| 2021 | $10,017 | $884,226 | $821,966 | $62,260 |
| 2020 | $9,907 | $875,160 | $813,538 | $61,622 |
| 2019 | $7,091 | $610,000 | $551,386 | $58,614 |
| 2018 | $7,495 | $650,000 | $595,941 | $54,059 |
| 2017 | $1,290 | $59,919 | $25,206 | $34,713 |
| 2016 | $1,270 | $58,745 | $24,712 | $34,033 |
| 2015 | $1,257 | $57,863 | $24,341 | $33,522 |
| 2014 | $1,234 | $56,730 | $23,864 | $32,866 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Patrick Brady
Seller's Agent in 2026
Patrick Brady
Keller Williams Realty
(562) 881-4013
2 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Dominic Tucci
Landlord's Agent in 2026
Dominic Tucci
Pacific Sothebys
(949) 632-2269
2 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
Andrew Buenrostro
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Andrew Buenrostro
Keller Williams Realty
(562) 324-9370
1 in this area
17 Total Sales
-
Cesi Pagano
Seller's Agent in 2019
Cesi Pagano
Keller Williams Realty
(949) 370-0819
1 in this area
1,409 Total Sales
-
JO
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Jay O'Brien
THE brokeredge
-
Richard Schimkus
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Richard Schimkus
The Brokeredge
(714) 785-5768
4 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC26069266
APN: 422-173-12
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