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Property Description
Rare opportunity to acquire a pride-of-ownership 8-unit investment property in the highly sought-after Westside Costa Mesa rental market, offered for sale for the first time in more than 25 years. Near 19th Street and Placentia Avenue, this well-maintained asset offers a combination of strong in- place income, stable occupancy, and long-term upside in one of Orange County's most desirable coastal submarkets. The property benefits from an exceptional location, placing residents within minutes of popular restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shopping, beaches, and outdoor recreation. Convenient access to the 55 Freeway provides direct connectivity to Newport Beach, John Wayne Airport, major employment centers, and the greater Orange County transportation network, making the property highly attractive to a broad tenant base. The asset consists of two separate fourplex buildings comprising a total of eight 1 bedroom units. Each building features two upstairs and two downstairs residences. Three of the ground-floor units enjoy private enclosed yards or patios
surrounded by white picket fencing and landscaping, creating a residential feel and highly desirable outdoor living spaces rarely found. The property is secured by a gated pedestrian entrance and remote-controlled vehicle gate. A secondary access point at the rear of the property connects
directly to a recently renovated city alleyway, providing additional convenience for residents. The driveway and parking areas are constructed entirely of concrete rather than asphalt, helping minimize long-term maintenance requirements. There are 4 double-car garages along with additional off-street parking spaces for approximately 15 vehicles! 3 of the 4 double car garages are currently on a month to month basis to long-term non-residents, generating $1,000 per month total in supplemental income. The fourth garage is utilized as shared resident storage. Each unit is equipped with in-unit washer and dryer hookups and an individual water heater. There is no house gas meter, reducing owner-paid utility expenses. The house electrical meter serves exterior lighting and the security gate, resulting in minimal common-area utility costs. All units feature efficient and functional floor plans with open-concept kitchens that flow directly into the living areas. Double-pane windows have been installed in all living and dining rooms, improving energy efficiency, reducing exterior noise, and enhancing overall resident comfort.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1920 Wallace Ave
General
- Sold For: $3,250,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC26133275
- Added to Site: 61 day(s) ago
Rooms
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 8
Location
- Area: C2 - Southwest Costa Mesa
- County: Orange
- Development Name: C2 - Southwest Costa Mesa
- Driving Directions: Wallace Ave and 19th St
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- # Water Meters: 1
- # Gas Meters: 8
- # Electric Meters: 8
Structural Information
- Entry Location: Front gate
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 4,718
- Year Built: 1960
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Number of Units: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Number of Units: 3
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3
- Number of Units: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 4
- Number of Units: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 5
- Number of Units: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4231
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $688.85
- Price Per Unit: 398750
Listed by Gerard Properties Inc., Scott Gerard
Sold by Skyline Commercial Real Estate, Joseph Lengyel-Leahu
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Schools
Schools serving 1920 Wallace Ave
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pomona Elementary School 2051 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School 3224 CA Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 7-8 | 3 mi |
Estancia High School 2323 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 1920 Wallace Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/11/2026
Sold
$3,250,000
1.88%
MLS
6/30/2026
Listed
$3,190,000
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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.
1920 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (MLS# OC26133275) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $3,250,000 on August 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1920 Wallace Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-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.

