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Property Description
Now available and move-in ready in the popular Halecrest neighborhood, known for it's safety, parks and wide streets. This beachy-modern single-story Costa Mesa home has been thoughtfully remodeled from top to bottom. Enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living with a spacious green backyard and covered patio-perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round. This light-filled, open-concept layout offers both comfort and convenience, complemented by a 2-car garage and spacious driveway. Ideally located just minutes from the OC Fairgrounds, world-renowned beaches, premier shopping, dining, and major freeways (405 & 73), this home delivers the best of coastal Orange County living. Situated within the award-winning Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Gardener included.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1298 Watson
General
- Rent: $5,300
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: NP26090779
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 12 Months
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Eating Areas: In Living Room
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Gas Oven
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Cabana, See Remarks, Patio, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Halecrest (HALE)
- Driving Directions: Left on Fariview, Right on Dorset, Left on Loren, Right on Watson
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
- Elementary School: KILLYB
- Middle School: COSMES
- High School: COSMES
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, See Remarks
- Construction: Stucco, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Entry Location: ground level
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,276
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1955
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1444
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,290
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Lot Description: Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Sprinklers in Rear, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $4.15
- Security Deposit: $7,000
- Key Deposit: $30
- Terms: 12 Months
Listed by Surterre Properties Inc., Kathy Fallon
Sold by Real Broker, Liam Campbell
Schools
Schools serving 1298 Watson
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Killybrooke Elementary School 3155 Killybrooke Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Costa Mesa High School 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 7-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1298 Watson
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Sold
$5,300
-3.64%
MLS
5/05/2026
Price Reduced
$5,500
—
MLS
4/28/2026
Listed
$5,500
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1298 Watson, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS# NP26090779) is a Single Family property that was sold at $5,300 on May 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 1298 Watson? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Costa Mesa? You can browse all Costa Mesa rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

