Landlocked but a short drive to Newport sand. 16 square miles, roughly 112,000 residents, and home to South Coast Plaza and the Segerstrom cultural complex.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $1,500,000 | Redfin, Aug 2026 (3-mo) |
| Year-over-year price change | -0.5% | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Median $/sqft (sold) | $729 | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,424,322 (+5.9% YoY) | Zillow, July 2026 |
| Median days on market | 40 days | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Homes sold (last 3 months) | 164 | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.5% | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
Market data last updated: September 2026. Redfin figures are trailing 3-month medians through August 2026. Zillow ZHVI is a smoothed home-value index updated July 31, 2026. The two methodologies differ and can produce different figures. Contact Tim for a CRMLS-verified comparative market analysis. Sources: Redfin (redfin.com/city/4306/CA/Costa-Mesa/housing-market), Zillow (zillow.com/home-values/38032/costa-mesa-ca/).
East of Newport Boulevard, tree-lined residential streets, closer to the Newport border.
West of Newport Boulevard, mix of residential and commercial, evolving character.
Golf-adjacent residential area around Mesa Verde Country Club with mid-century tracts.
Northeast corner, adjacent to South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom Center.
Central residential neighborhoods with established single-family homes.
Costa Mesa is served by Newport-Mesa Unified SD.
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Costa Mesa's neighborhoods vary widely in character, price, and lot type. Tim can walk you through where each pocket fits.