RARE DUPLEX OPPORTUNITY IN EAST COSTA MESA! First time on the market in over 60 years. This exceptional property consists of two separate units measuring 900 sq. ft each. The rear unit boasts its own large private backyard. Situated directly across the street to Heller Park, the location is unbeatable, positioned just blocks from the vibrant dining and retail scene along 17th Street and only six minutes to Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula. With the back unit vacant and ready to be rented and the unit in front already rented, providing immediate, stable income, this rare property is a prime candidate for future multi-unit redevelopment on this lot. Located with the prestigious Newport Mesa Unified School District and close the renowned back bay loop for outdoor enthusiasts, this property epitomizes the best of Costa Mesa living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this duplex your next investment. Call today to schedule a tour.
Property Details
Price:
$1,899,550
MLS #:
OC26205781
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Duplex
Subdivision:
Eastside Heights EHCM
Neighborhood:
c5eastcostamesa
Listed Date:
Sep 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,800
Lot Size:
6,970 sqft / 0.16 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1978
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Schools
School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate
Heating
Wall Furnace
Laundry Features
In Kitchen
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
4
Exterior
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Sidewalks, Suburban
Construction Materials
Stucco, Drywall Walls
Covered Spaces
2
Fencing
Wood
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Yard
Parking Features
Garage – Single Door
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Spa Features
None
Stories
1
View
Park/Greenbelt
Financial
Map
Community
- Address218 E 16th E Costa Mesa CA
- SubdivisionEastside Heights (EHCM)
- CityCosta Mesa
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92627
Subdivisions in Costa Mesa
- Alta Mesa ENAM
- Brighton Springs BRIS
- Brookview BRK1
- Buccola I MBB1
- Calabria Villas ENCA
- California Seabreeze CASB
- Cambridge Estates Phase I EHCE
- College Park Cinderella COLC
- College Park COLP
- College Park Harbor Estates COLH
- Costa Mesa Residential Income CMRI
- Country Club Villas MCVL
- Del Cerro DELC
- Eastside Central ECCM
- Eastside Heights EHCM
- Eastside North ENCM
- Eastside South ESCM
- Enclave ENEN
- Fairview Village FVIL
- Freedom Homes FREE
- French Quarters FRQT
- Halecrest HALE
- Half Moon Lane HML
- Harbor Estates MTHE
- Laurels @ Providence Ranch LAUR
- Longwood Greens LONG
- Lyon Mesa LYNM
- Mesa del Mar – Park Series MDMB
- Mesa Del Mar MDMA
- Mesa North MENO
- Mesa Verde by Dike/Colegrove MTDC
- Mesa Verde Collection MVCO
- Mesa Verde Custom Homes ICCH
- Mesa Verde Estates I MISE
- Mesa Verde Estates II MBE2
- Mesa Verde North MST1
- Mesa Verde Residential Income MVRI
- Mesa Verde Villas Iowa St. MVVL
- Mesa West MWST
- Monticello Townhomes MONT
- Newport Landing NPLD
- Newport Riviera ENNR
- Newport Trails NPTR
- North Central Costa Mesa NCCM
- Pacesetter One Story ICPI
- Pacific Bluffs PACB
- Pentridge Cove I PENC
- Republic Homes MBRE
- San Michel SANM
- Seabluff Canyon SBCN
- Sommerset Citihomes SOMS
- South Coast Town Center SCTC
- State Streets II MST2
- Summerland MISS
- Town & Country MIST
- Village Creek VLCK
- West Costa Mesa North WNCM
- Westside Costa Mesa Central WCMC
- Westside Costa Mesa South WSCM
- Wimbledon Village WVIL
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Costa Mesa as of Nov 09, 2026
122
Single Family Listed
52
Avg DOM
1,003
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,988,135
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Eastside Heights (EHCM) subdivision, 218 E 16th E Costa Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. It is listed for $1,899,550 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,800 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1978. The current price per square foot is $1,055. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Costa Mesa is $1,003. The average listing price for Single Family in Costa Mesa is $1,988,135.
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