NOT LISTED FOR SALE

945 Brilliance Ln Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Estimated Value: $1,408,000 - $1,527,807

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,447 Sq Ft
$589/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 2, 2026

Last sale price $1,400,000 $572 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,879 / mo

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome to 945 Brilliance Lane — a modern 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with a versatile bonus room, built in 2018 and perfectly located in the vibrant Elara neighborhood of Costa Mesa. Offering 2,447 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space and an attached 2-car garage, this home combines contemporary style, comfort, and convenience. Step inside to soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light, creating a bright, airy atmosphere. The open-concept living area flows seamlessly into the sleek kitchen, where a large island serves as the heart of the home — ideal for cooking, entertaining, and everyday life. A downstairs office provides a quiet space for remote work or a cozy reading nook. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring two walk-in closets, dual sinks and a spa-like walk-in shower. You’ll also find an oversized laundry room that makes daily chores effortless. Notable features include a whole-home water softener, water filtration system, and thoughtful built-in storage solutions.
The backyard offers low-maintenance beauty with Spanish tile and artificial turf, creating a charming outdoor space perfect for kids, pets, and gatherings. Enjoy a short walk to local breweries, as well as The Camp and The Lab, where you’ll find unique dining, coffee shops, and boutique shopping. The neighborhood’s small park and play area add to its welcoming, community feel. You’re also just minutes from John Wayne Airport, South Coast Plaza, and easy freeway access. Don’t miss your chance to call 945 Brilliance Lane home — a stylish, newer build in one of Costa Mesa’s most walkable and connected locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Knapp

Torelli Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-466-0471 License #02065582 Listed on: 08/14/2025

Co-Listed By

Dru Bertagni

Torelli Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-466-0471 License #02206706

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Perry

Arbor Real Estate License #01192690

Arbor Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 2,447 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $165 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • Elara Association, Phone Number (714) 891-8804
  • Interpacific Asset Management HOA
  • Maintained Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 17980
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93207407
  • $1,264 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

2,447 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$165 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Elara
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93207407
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2447.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 572.13
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 165.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Elara
  • Phone: 714.891.8804
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association Management: Interpacific Asset Management

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2447.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0562

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2447.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 639.02
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 17980
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1264.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2026
Sold by
Searing and Searing Emily
Bought by
Searing Family Trust and Searing
Current Estimated Value
$1,441,452

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2025
Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Slawson Alysse Marie and Augustine Evan
Bought by
Searing Christian and Searing Emily
Seller's Agent
Ryan Knapp
Torelli Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matt Perry
Arbor Real Estate
List Price
$1,445,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.11%
Views
108

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%
Original Mortgage
$1,222,500
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2024
Closed on
Apr 23, 2024
Sold by
Scherer Family Trust and Scherer G
Bought by
Slawson Alysse Marie and Augustine Evan
Seller's Agent
Satchel Herrmann
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,365,000
Sold Price
$1,418,000
Premium/Discount to List
$53,000
3.88%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.78%
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2023
Sold by
Scherer G Rob G and Scherer Katie
Bought by
Scherer Family Trust and Scherer

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Tran Ted
Bought by
Scherer George R and Scherer Katharine
Seller's Agent
David Nguyen
L.S. Gateway Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Ronda Hopper
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$989,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%
Original Mortgage
$788,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Nguyen Hung Quoc and Vanvu Anh Van
Bought by
Tran Ted

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$491,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2018
Closed on
Sep 25, 2018
Sold by
Tran Ted
Bought by
Tran Ted and Nguyen Hung Quoc
Seller's Agent
Bree Long
Compass
Buyer's Agent
General NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$936,490
Sold Price
$958,843
Premium/Discount to List
$22,353
2.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2018
Closed on
Sep 10, 2018
Sold by
Socal Baker Llc
Bought by
Tran Ted
Seller's Agent
Bree Long
Compass
Buyer's Agent
General NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$936,490
Sold Price
$958,843
Premium/Discount to List
$22,353
2.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Searing Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Searing Christian -- Southland Title
Searing Christian $1,400,000 Lawyers Title
Slawson Alysse Marie $1,418,000 First American Title
Scherer Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Scherer George R $989,000 Fidelity National Title
Tran Ted -- Fidelity National Title
Tran Ted -- Fidelity National Title Co
Tran Ted $959,000 Fntg Builder Services
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Searing Christian $1,222,500
Previous Owner Slawson Alysse Marie $668,000
Previous Owner Scherer George R $788,000
Previous Owner Tran Ted $491,000
Previous Owner Tran Ted $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Sold $1,400,000 -2.4% $572 / Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Price Changed $1,435,000 -0.7% $586 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $1,445,000 +1.9% $591 / Sq Ft
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Sold $1,418,000 +3.9% $579 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2024 04/11/24 For Sale $1,365,000 +38.0% $558 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $989,000 0.0% $404 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/22/2020 09/22/20 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2020 09/03/20 Price Changed $989,000 -1.0% $404 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $999,000 +4.2% $408 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Sold $958,843 +2.4% $399 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 For Sale $936,490 -- $390 / 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 $12,233 $1,446,360 $811,713 $634,647
2024 $12,233 $1,049,534 $521,746 $527,788
2023 $11,824 $1,028,955 $511,515 $517,440
2022 $11,398 $1,008,780 $501,485 $507,295
2021 $11,114 $989,000 $491,651 $497,349
2020 $10,984 $978,019 $491,920 $486,099
2019 $10,752 $958,843 $482,275 $476,568
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25182671

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-074-07

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