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Costa Mesa, Orange County

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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Featured listings & recently sold

Costa Mesa listings update continuously as new homes hit the market. Rather than show a static, potentially outdated list here, tell us your budget and must-haves and we\u2019ll send current listings and recent comparable sales directly.

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Based on Costa Mesa\u2019s current median price of $1.15M. Adjust the inputs to model your own scenario.

Mortgage calculator

Estimate your monthly principal and interest payment.

$1,150,000
20% ($230,000)
6.500%

Estimated monthly payment (P&I)

$5,815

Loan amount: $920,000

Estimate only. Excludes property tax, HOA dues, homeowners insurance, and any Mello-Roos or CFD assessments.

Client Stories

Trusted by buyers and sellers across the coast

They priced our listing with real data instead of guesswork, and it showed — we had three offers above ask within eight days.

Marisol Duarte

Seller · Turtle Rock

We looked at over forty homes with two other agents before finding OC MoveMatch. The difference was they actually listened to what we needed.

James & Priya Okafor

Buyer · Newport Coast

The home value report was more detailed than the bank appraisal we paid for. It gave us the confidence to list ten percent higher.

Robert Klein

Seller · Balboa Island

Closing on our first home felt impossible until we found this team. They explained every step and never made us feel rushed.

Ana Cabrera

Buyer · Old Towne Orange

Costa Mesa FAQ

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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