Don't miss out on this rare chance to own a versatile property in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa. This Charmer is situated on a 7405 sq ft lot and combined 2600 sq ft of living space. The front house is a great single family 3 bed 2 bath home. The back detached unit offers endless opportunities -use it as a private guest house, in-law suite, teen retreat, or generate passive income as a rental. Exceptional investment property with Excellent rental performance or multi-family living.The front remodeled house features 3 beds 2 baths, hardwood floors, a laundry room, an updated kitchen, air conditioning, along with a large detached bonus/office space and 2-car garage, approximately 1400 square feet. The back unit is approximately 1200 square feet above the garage, features its private entrance with a 2-bed 2-bath, modern kitchen with breakfast bar and marble counter tops, air conditioning, washer and dryer hook-ups, and a large 1-car garage. Quintessential Eastside Costa Mesa charmer has a large front yard, a picket fence, a concrete backyard, RV parking, and a large 10x20 storage area. This property has amazing curb appeal and is central to Newport Beach's Back Bay Nature preserve, 17th street shopping, A+ restaurants, and award-winning schools. Properties are fully leased. Front House $5200/per month, Back House $3000/per month. Don't miss out on this AMAZING OPPORTUNITY for an investor or owner-occupant buyer in the famed Eastside Costa Mesa community.
Listed by Erica Thomas
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License #01975517
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Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
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9494637013
Last updated October 19, 2025
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Source: CRMLS #NP25100648
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodEastside Costa Mesa
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Days on Prevu167
Size2,600 sqft
Price per sqft$1,058
Amenities
Dishwasher
Private Outdoor Space
Air Conditioning
Parking
Location
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Listing History
10/04/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,750,000
10/03/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,750,000
09/20/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,750,000
09/19/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,750,000
09/18/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,750,000
09/16/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,750,000
09/16/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,750,000
09/14/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,750,000
09/12/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,750,000
09/05/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,750,000
09/05/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,750,000
09/03/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,750,000
09/01/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,750,000
08/29/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,750,000
07/15/2025
Price Decreased
$2,750,000
06/28/2025
Status changed to Active
$2,795,000
06/27/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$2,795,000
06/21/2025
Price Decreased
$2,795,000
05/29/2025
Price Decreased
$2,950,000
05/09/2025
Listed by Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$2,999,500
Property Details for 228 Del Mar Avenue
Association
Amenities
Community Features: Suburban
Exterior
Construction
Number Of Units Total: 1
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1
Stories Total: 2
Structure Type: House
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Year Built: 1950
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Construction Materials: Stucco
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Features
Fencing: Wood
Other Structures: Second Garage, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Measurements
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Area: 7,405
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,405
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 43921106
Interior
Features
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
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