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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 286 Carefree
General
- Sold For: $1,450,000
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC25276516
- Added to Site: 76 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Walk-In Closet, Entry, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Track Lighting, Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage, Washer Included
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Management
- Pool Description: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage, Garage (Direct Access), Garage Faces Front, Private
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Other (OTHR)
- Driving Directions: Santa Ana Avenue to Carefree Lane
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Community
- Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Assoc. Name: Makai Makena
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Blinds
- Entry Location: street
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 1,623
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1989
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.066
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Paved, Landscaped, Back Yard
- Fencing (Description): Vinyl, Privacy, Good Condition, Stucco Wall
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $893.41
- Association Fee: $300
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
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Schools
Schools serving 286 Carefree
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 2130 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 3-6 | 1.2 mi |
Woodland Elementary School 2025 Garden Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | K-2 | 1.5 mi |
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 2000 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 7-8 | 3.1 mi |
Newport Harbor High School 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 286 Carefree
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/25/2026
Sold
$1,450,000
-2.36%
MLS
1/07/2026
Price Reduced
$1,485,000
-6.9%
MLS
12/20/2025
Listed
$1,595,000
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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.
286 Carefree, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (MLS# OC25276516) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,450,000 on February 25, 2026. This property was listed by Georgie Fenton from our Newport Beach Office.Want to learn more about 286 Carefree? 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.



