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Property Description
Situated in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable neighborhoods, this impressively upgraded pool home offers exceptional space, flexibility, and indoor-outdoor living. Featuring five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a three-car garage, generous front and rear yards, and no HOA, the property is near Newport-Mesa Unified schools, South Coast Plaza, John Wayne Airport, major freeways, and the Orange County coastline.
Fresh interior and exterior paint, genuine travertine flooring, real wood floors, quartz countertops, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, and central HVAC reflect pride of ownership throughout. A formal living room with fireplace welcomes guests, while the rear of the home opens into an expansive great room designed for modern living and entertaining.
The upgraded chef's kitchen features a commercial-grade range, butcher block island, oversized walk-in pantry, abundant storage, and seamless flow to the dining area and family room. A dedicated entertaining bar with beverage refrigerator creates the perfect setting for gatherings both large and small. A highly sought-after main-level bedroom and adjacent full bathroom provide flexibility for multigenerational living, extended guests, a private retreat, or future aging-in-place needs. Complete with a walk-in closet and French doors opening to the backyard, the space offers privacy and convenience.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a private balcony, two walk-in closets, and an en-suite bath with dual vanities and a jetted soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, hobbies, fitness, or remote work. One is ideally suited as a home office and complemented by a nearby powder room, while a full bathroom with dual sinks serves the secondary bedrooms.
The backyard features a sparkling pool, Baja shelf, spa, mature grapevines, and spaces for entertaining and relaxing. Raised planter boxes in the front yard provide space to cultivate vegetables and herbs. Additional highlights include an indoor laundry room, security camera system, oversized utility sink and extra quarter bath in the direct-access garage, and extensive storage throughout.
Costa Mesa remains one of Orange County's most sought-after communities, celebrated for its coastal accessibility, world-class shopping and dining, thriving business centers, and vibrant local culture. 962 Begonia Ave truly offers an elevated lifestyle and the prestige of a coveted Costa Mesa address.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 962 Begonia Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,788,800
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC26133480
- Added to Site: 56 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, Office, Kitchen, Great Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Bar, Balcony, Quartz Counters, Dry Bar, Unfurnished, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Pull-Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Storage, In-Law Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Den
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Convection Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
- Flooring: Stone, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Individual Room, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground, Permits, Waterfall, Tile, Filtered, Private, Heated, Gunite, Gas Heat, Salt Water
- Spa Description: Permits, Private, Heated, Gunite
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Garage, Driveway - Brick, Garage (Direct Access), Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Private, Side-by-Side, Garage (Two Doors)
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Other (OTHR)
- Driving Directions: Between Sunflower and South Coast at Bear.
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
- High School: COSMES
Community
- Community Features: Curbs, Biking, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle, Asphalt
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Double-Pane Windows
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 2,475
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1973
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Turnkey
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood, Pool
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1401
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Lot Description: Landscaped, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Block, Good Condition
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $722.75
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Redfin, Andrew Pollaro
Sold by Keller Williams Sierra Madre, Maria Sarmiento
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Schools
Schools serving 962 Begonia Ave
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Paularino Elementary School 1060 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | K-6 | 0.8 mi |
Costa Mesa High School 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 7-12 | 1.7 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 962 Begonia Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/19/2026
Sold
$1,788,800
—
MLS
6/25/2026
Listed
$1,788,800
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
962 Begonia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS# OC26133480) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,788,800 on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 962 Begonia Avenue? 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.

