Rare opportunity to acquire a pride-of-ownership 5-unit investment property in the highly sought-after Eastside Costa Mesa rental market, offered for sale for the first time in approximately 27 years. Situated on an expansive approximately 15,746 square foot lot, the property features an attractive cottage-style layout with exceptional tenant appeal in one of Orange County’s most desirable coastal submarkets.
The front of the property consists of a charming freestanding 2-bedroom, 1-bath house featuring a large enclosed front yard with a white picket fence, along with a private enclosed rear yard. The rear of the property is comprised of two additional residential buildings featuring two 1-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units. Each residence offers its own private enclosed yard, patio, or outdoor space, creating a highly desirable residential feel for tenants.
Additional amenities include six enclosed garages, 5 with automatic openers, one of which is currently rented separately for additional income of $250 per month. In-unit washer and dryer hookups. Off-street parking for approximately eight vehicles is a huge tenant appeal.
The property is separately metered for gas and electricity with no house gas or electric meters, helping minimize owner utility expenses. Each unit also has its own individual water heater, with residents paying for their own gas usage. The operating expenses listed only consist of water, trash, current property taxes, current insurance, gardening, and property management.
The property benefits from a stable long-term tenant base and a desirable Eastside Costa Mesa location offering convenient access to Newport Boulevard, the 55 Freeway, beaches, shopping, dining, and major employment centers.
The front of the property consists of a charming freestanding 2-bedroom, 1-bath house featuring a large enclosed front yard with a white picket fence, along with a private enclosed rear yard. The rear of the property is comprised of two additional residential buildings featuring two 1-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units. Each residence offers its own private enclosed yard, patio, or outdoor space, creating a highly desirable residential feel for tenants.
Additional amenities include six enclosed garages, 5 with automatic openers, one of which is currently rented separately for additional income of $250 per month. In-unit washer and dryer hookups. Off-street parking for approximately eight vehicles is a huge tenant appeal.
The property is separately metered for gas and electricity with no house gas or electric meters, helping minimize owner utility expenses. Each unit also has its own individual water heater, with residents paying for their own gas usage. The operating expenses listed only consist of water, trash, current property taxes, current insurance, gardening, and property management.
The property benefits from a stable long-term tenant base and a desirable Eastside Costa Mesa location offering convenient access to Newport Boulevard, the 55 Freeway, beaches, shopping, dining, and major employment centers.
Property Details
Price:
$3,490,000
MLS #:
OC26116869
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Apartment
Subdivision:
Eastside Central ECCM
Neighborhood:
c5eastcostamesa
Listed Date:
Jun 3, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
3,704
Lot Size:
15,746 sqft / 0.36 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1961
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, MW, GO, GR
Cooling
NO
Flooring
TILE, CARP
Heating
WL
Laundry Features
GAS, WH
Exterior
Common Walls
_1CW
Community Features
SDW, PARK, BIKI
Garage Spaces
6
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address131 E 21st ST Costa Mesa CA
- SubdivisionEastside Central (ECCM)
- CityCosta Mesa
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92627
Subdivisions in Costa Mesa
- Award AWAR
- Bay Laurel ENBY
- College Park COLP
- Coral Point CORP
- Country Club I ICC1
- Country Club Manor ENCC
- Del Cerro DELC
- Eastside Central ECCM
- Eastside Heights EHCM
- Eastside South ESCM
- Freedom Homes FREE
- Greenbrook By Larwin GBLR
- Halecrest HALE
- Harbor Pointe Condos HPTC
- Mesa Del Mar MDMA
- Mesa Verde Collection MVCO
- Mesa Verde Residential Income MVRI
- Mesa Verde Villas Iowa St. MVVL
- Monticello Townhomes MONT
- Newport Riviera ENNR
- Oceanview Park OCPK
- Pacesetter One Story ICPI
- State Streets II MST2
- Village Creek VLCK
- Westside Costa Mesa Central WCMC
- Westside Costa Mesa South WSCM
- Wilson Park Condos WPKC
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Costa Mesa as of Jun 04, 2026
186
Single Family Listed
50
Avg DOM
619
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,327,643
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Eastside Central (ECCM) subdivision, 131 E 21st ST Costa Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. It is listed for $3,490,000 and features 0 beds, 0 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1961. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Costa Mesa is $619. The average listing price for Single Family in Costa Mesa is $1,327,643.
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