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Property Description
Offered for sale for the first time in 30 years, this exceptional Costa Mesa property presents a rare opportunity in a dynamic and evolving location. Situated on an approximately 6,504 square foot lot, the approximately 1,576 square foot residence offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and is ready to be reimagined. The home requires major repairs and is well suited for a complete remodel, creating the opportunity to craft a custom residence that reflects the relaxed, design-forward character of coastal Costa Mesa living. The property also features a detached 3-car garage, additional carport space, and has the potential for an ADU addition above the garage. Ideally located near the amenities of 17th Street and just minutes from the beach, this is a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking to restore, customize, or invest. Sold AS-IS, with Seller to make no repairs. Buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations regarding condition, square footage, lot size, and development potential.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 284 E 18th
General
- Sold For: $1,900,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: NP26185412
- Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Walk-In Closet, Attic, All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, See Remarks, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters
- Fireplace(s): None
- Eating Areas: In Kitchen
- Appliances: Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Common Area
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Carport, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Garage (Two Doors)
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Eastside South (ESCM)
- Driving Directions: Located on north east corner of 18th Street and Santa Ana Ave., across from AVA Apartments.
- Direction Faces: Southwest
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
- Elementary School: KAISER
- Middle School: ENSIGN
- High School: NEWHAR
Community
- Community Features: Gutters, Curbs, Biking, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Roof: Shingle
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Entry Location: Front Door
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,576
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1923
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Repairs (Major), Fixer
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1493
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Back Yard
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,205.58
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Notice Of Default
Listed by ATTY, Inc., Steven Lavallee and ATTY, Inc., Kimberly Wright
Sold by Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Cherie Axelson
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Schools
Schools serving 284 E 18th
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Woodland Elementary School 2025 Garden Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | K-2 | 0.6 mi |
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 2130 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 3-6 | 0.9 mi |
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 2000 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 7-8 | 1.2 mi |
Newport Harbor High School 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 9-12 | 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 & Sales History for 284 E 18th
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2026
Sold
$190,000
-89.99%
MLS
8/24/2026
Listed
$1,899,000
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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.
284 E 18th, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (MLS# NP26185412) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,900,000 on October 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 284 E 18th? 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.

