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$5,500 / Month

1298 Watson Ave

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Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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949-887-0972

  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,276 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
1298 Watson Ave
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $7,000 deposit, Available Now

Now available and move-in ready in the popular Halecrest neighborhood, known for it's safety, parks and wide streets. This beachy-modern single-story Costa Mesa home has been thoughtfully remodeled from top to bottom. Enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living with a spacious green backyard and covered patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round. This light-filled, open-concept layout offers both comfort and convenience, complemented by a 2-car garage and spacious driveway. Ideally located just minutes from the OC Fairgrounds, world-renowned beaches, premier shopping, dining, and major freeways (405 & 73), this home delivers the best of coastal Orange County living. Situated within the award-winning Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Gardener included. MLS# NP26090779

1298 Watson Ave is a house located in Orange County and the 92626 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1955

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Design

Craftsman Architecture Stone Siding Asphalt Roof Stucco Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Living Room with Fireplace Wood Flooring Family Room Off Kitchen Recessed Lighting Combination Dining and Living Room 1,276 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Updated Kitchen Stone Countertops Open to Family Room Built-In Range Gas Oven Microwave

Laundry

Laundry Room Dryer Laundry in Garage Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $7,000 12-Month Minimum Lease Term Available 4/28/26 Tax Lot 139 Tax Tract Number 2341 Assessor Parcel Number 14116704 Rent includes gardener

Lot Details

6,290 Sq Ft Lot No Common Walls Private Yard Landscaped Rectangular Lot Wood Fence Back Yard Backyard Sprinklers

Outdoor Features

Rear Porch Patio

Parking

2 Car Attached Garage Parking Available 2 Open Parking Spaces

Pool

Cabana

Schools

Killybrooke Elementary School Costa Mesa Middle School Costa Mesa High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association Halecrest Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed Limit on the number of pets Pet Size Limit

Recreation

Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $7,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Contact

  • Listed by Kathy Fallon | Surterre Properties Inc.
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    California Regional Multiple Listing Service
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa combines suburban comfort with metropolitan amenities in the heart of Orange County. As the "City of the Arts," Costa Mesa provides residents with housing options ranging from single-family homes to apartment communities. The rental market remains competitive, with current average rents ranging from $2,103 for studios to $3,770 for four-bedroom units, reflecting a moderate annual increase of 2.8-4.3% across different unit sizes. The South Coast Metro area, surrounding South Coast Plaza, and the Mesa Verde neighborhood offer distinctive residential environments with easy access to parks and shopping.

Costa Mesa's cultural scene and outdoor spaces define daily life here. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory Theater anchor the city's performing arts district. South Coast Plaza serves as a premier shopping destination and community focal point.

Learn more about living in Costa Mesa 
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Fenced Lot
  • Patio
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Orange Coast College
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
The Art Inst., Orange County
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Coastline Community College
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
UC Irvine
Drive: 12 min 6.5 mi
1298 Watson Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Orange Coast College. It is also near The Art Inst., Orange County and Coastline Community College.
Schools
Killybrooke Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
473 Students
Nearby
Jeane Thorman Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
543 Students
Nearby
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
501 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

1298 Watson Ave is near John Wayne/Orange County, located 2.7 miles or 5 minutes away, and Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 19.4 miles or 25 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Tustin
Drive: 13 min 8.0 mi
Santa Ana
Drive: 14 min 9.4 mi
Orange
Drive: 18 min 12.1 mi
Anaheim
Drive: 18 min 13.2 mi
Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
Drive: 18 min 13.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
John Wayne/Orange County
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
 Drive: 25 min 19.4 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1298 Watson Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Mesa-North Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Baker Fairview Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Costa Mesa Square
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
1298 Watson Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Mile Square Regional Park
 Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Talbert Regional Park
 Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
UCI Arboretum
 Drive: 8 min 4.7 mi
Environmental Nature Center
 Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
1298 Watson Ave has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, Talbert Regional Park, and Mile Square Regional Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Fairview Developmental Center
Drive: 2 min 1.6 mi
College Hospital Costa Mesa
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
1298 Watson Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is Fairview Developmental Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
National Guard Armory Site
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Tustin Marine Corps Air Station
Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
US Naval Weapons Station
Drive: 19 min 11.6 mi
1298 Watson Ave has 3 military bases within 11.6 miles, the nearest is National Guard Armory Site which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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