Light-filled Eastside Costa Mesa home offering an ideal blend of open living spaces, updated finishes, and outdoor living — perfect for everyday family life and effortless entertaining. Step into an expansive living area framed by soaring high ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an airy, welcoming atmosphere for gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
The updated kitchen is thoughtfully designed for modern living, featuring contemporary finishes, generous work surfaces and brand-new appliances that make meal prep simple and enjoyable. A smooth flow from the kitchen into the main living and dining areas makes hosting effortless.
Upstairs you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths. The extra-large primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spacious ensuite bath and a walk-in closet that offers substantial organization potential. Additional thoughtful storage is integrated throughout the home.
Conveniences include an attached two-car garage with abundant storage capacity and driveway parking. Outdoors, the fenced yard provides a safe, private space for children and pets, plus a comfortable area for al fresco dining, summer barbecues and relaxing evenings under the stars — a real extension of the living space for entertaining and family fun.
Located on the desirable Eastside, this residence enjoys close proximity to local golf courses, Irvine Ranch Market, and the Back Bay recreation area and trail network — perfect for weekend outings, fitness and nature pursuits. With its combination of bright, open interiors, contemporary kitchen upgrades, and a charming outdoor yard, this home is a true Costa Mesa gem.
The updated kitchen is thoughtfully designed for modern living, featuring contemporary finishes, generous work surfaces and brand-new appliances that make meal prep simple and enjoyable. A smooth flow from the kitchen into the main living and dining areas makes hosting effortless.
Upstairs you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths. The extra-large primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spacious ensuite bath and a walk-in closet that offers substantial organization potential. Additional thoughtful storage is integrated throughout the home.
Conveniences include an attached two-car garage with abundant storage capacity and driveway parking. Outdoors, the fenced yard provides a safe, private space for children and pets, plus a comfortable area for al fresco dining, summer barbecues and relaxing evenings under the stars — a real extension of the living space for entertaining and family fun.
Located on the desirable Eastside, this residence enjoys close proximity to local golf courses, Irvine Ranch Market, and the Back Bay recreation area and trail network — perfect for weekend outings, fitness and nature pursuits. With its combination of bright, open interiors, contemporary kitchen upgrades, and a charming outdoor yard, this home is a true Costa Mesa gem.
Property Details
Price:
$1,595,000
MLS #:
OC25276516
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
c5eastcostamesa
Listed Date:
Dec 21, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,623
Lot Size:
2,874 sqft / 0.07 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1989
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Schools
School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, MW, GR, _6BS, GWH, WHU
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Flooring
LAM
Heating
CF
Laundry Features
IG, WINC
Exterior
Community Features
SDW, SL, CRB
Exterior Features
BQ
Parking Spots
2
Financial
HOA Fee
$300
HOA Frequency
QTR
Map
Community
- Address286 Carefree Costa Mesa CA
- SubdivisionOther (OTHR)
- 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 Dec 22, 2025
56
Single Family Listed
28
Avg DOM
604
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,053,893
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Other (OTHR) subdivision, 286 Carefree Costa Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. It is listed for $1,595,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,623 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1989. The current price per square foot is $983. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Costa Mesa is $604. The average listing price for Single Family in Costa Mesa is $1,053,893.
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