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Property Description
Welcome to 1198 Dorset Lane in the lovely City of Costa Mesa! This home sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac and is within walking distance of Paularino Elementary School. The home has beautiful, low-maintenance landscaping throughout the front of the property. Upon entering the front door, you will find an open, spacious living room for entertaining or relaxing that has a gas fireplace and plenty of natural sunlight. Next, you will find a spacious dining area, separate from the kitchen. The kitchen features a breakfast counter, tile countertops, a gas range, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a water purifier. Just beyond the dining area, a large family room sits, featuring a lovely skylight and plenty of living space. The primary bedroom and primary bathroom, guest bath, and 3 additional large guest bedrooms are all located on the first floor. On the second floor, you will find a Junior Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) that boasts its own private stairway entrance and deck! This lovely guest space features an oversized studio bedroom/living room, one three-quarter bath, and a mini kitchenette! This space may be used however you see fit! This can be used as an income-producing space OR a primary bedroom suite. This home also features a spacious 2-car garage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1198 Dorset Ln
General
- Sold For: $1,365,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PW26092460
- Added to Site: 146 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Entry, Separate Family Room, Attic, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room
- Interior Features: Balcony, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Family Room
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Separated
- Appliances: Water Heater, Microwave, Water Purifier, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Concrete, Open Patio, Patio, Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage, Garage (Direct Access), Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Private, Side-by-Side, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Orange
- Driving Directions: Take 5 South to 55 South, 405 North to Fairvew Road, left on Paularina Avenue, Right Arthur Avenue, then right on Dorset Lane.
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
- Elementary School: PAULAR
- Middle School: FULTON
- High School: COSMES
Community
- Community Features: Curbs, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Wood Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
- Disability Access: 2 or More Accessible Exits, Parking
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 1,962
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Turnkey
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Attached Guesthouse, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1461
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: No Sprinklers, Level with Street, 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Flag Lot, Lawn
- Fencing (Description): Good Condition, Average Condition, Brick
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $695.72
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust, Standard
Listed and Sold by The Associates Realty Group, Vanessa Scott
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Schools
Schools serving 1198 Dorset Ln
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Paularino Elementary School 1060 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Costa Mesa High School 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 7-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1198 Dorset Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/31/2026
Sold
$1,365,000
-2.49%
MLS
6/19/2026
Listed
$1,399,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1198 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS# PW26092460) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,365,000 on August 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 1198 Dorset Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Costa Mesa? You can browse all Costa Mesa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

