Costa Mesa Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Arts, dining, and shopping at the geographic center of Orange County.
Costa Mesa sits between Newport Beach and Santa Ana, known for South Coast Plaza, a growing arts and culinary scene around SOCO, and a mix of mid-century tract homes and newer infill development. It offers relative value compared to its coastal neighbors while staying minutes from the beach.
$1.15M
Median price
+3.4% year over year
Price trend
19 days
Avg. days on market
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Costa Mesa neighborhoods, schools & lifestyle
Featured neighborhoods
- Eastside Costa Mesa
- Mesa Verde
- South Coast Metro
Schools
- Newport-Mesa Unified School District
- Costa Mesa High School
- Estancia High School
Parks & recreation
- Fairview Park
- Talbert Regional Park
- Orange County Fair & Event Center
Shopping & dining
- South Coast Plaza
- SOCO and The OC Mix
- 17th Street corridor
Lifestyle highlights
- Walkable arts and dining districts
- Close to the beach without coastal pricing
- Home to the Orange County Fairgrounds
Commuting
- The 55, 405, and 73 toll road converge near Costa Mesa, making it a central commute point across the county.
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Estimated monthly payment (P&I)
$5,815
Loan amount: $920,000
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Common questions about buying or selling in Costa Mesa
Is Costa Mesa more affordable than Newport Beach?
Generally yes — Costa Mesa’s median price runs well below neighboring Newport Beach while still offering a short drive to the coast.
What is Eastside Costa Mesa known for?
Eastside is a walkable pocket of bungalows and boutique shops bordering Newport Beach, popular with buyers who want a coastal-adjacent lifestyle at a relative discount.
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