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$6,500 / Month

281 Mesa Dr

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Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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626-863-2221

  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Square Feet

    2,108 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Aug 3

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Loft
  • Private Yard
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
281 Mesa Dr
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About This Home

$6,500 deposit, Available Aug 3

Very charming 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom + loft home in a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Eastside Costa Mesa. This lovely detached home features travertine floor throughout the first level, plantation shutters, a main floor bedroom, kitchen with breakfast nook, and an upstairs laundry room. The primary suite features double-door entry, oval soaking tub with separate shower stall, and a large walk-in closet. Both upper level bedrooms come with mirrored closet doors and balcony access overlooking the front yard. Attached two car garage has ample storage space. This pleasant home is centrally located and just across the street from the Santa Ana Country Club and near beautiful Upper Newport Bay. MLS# WS26131731

281 Mesa Dr is a house located in Orange County and the 92627 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 1999

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary Bedroom Suite Soaking Tub Bathtub with Shower Separate Shower 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom 3 Full Bathrooms Tile Bathroom Countertop

Flooring

Tile Stone Carpet

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Den with Fireplace Loft Plantation Shutters Family Room 2,108 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Breakfast Area or Nook Tile Countertops Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $6,500 24-Month Minimum Lease Term Available 6/16/26 Tax Lot 3 Tax Tract Number 15855 Assessor Parcel Number 43943109 Rent includes gardener, association dues

Lot Details

3,311 Sq Ft Lot No Common Walls Private Yard Cul-De-Sac Back Yard

Outdoor Features

Rain Gutters Exterior Lighting

Parking

2 Car Attached Garage

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Water Heater

Views

Neighborhood Views

Community Details

Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association Eastside North Subdivision

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.
        $6,500

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.

Contact

  • Listed by CRYSTAL YOUNG | RESOUND PROPERTIES
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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.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Orange Coast College
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
The Art Inst., Orange County
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
UC Irvine
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
Coastline Community College
Drive: 11 min 6.2 mi
281 Mesa Dr is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from Orange Coast College. It is also near UC Irvine and The Art Inst., Orange County.
Schools
Irvine International Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
530 Students
Nearby
Woodland Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
487 Students
Attendance Zone
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
539 Students
Attendance Zone
Horace Ensign Intermediate School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Attendance Zone
Horace Ensign Intermediate
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Attendance Zone
Newport Harbor High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,084 Students
Attendance Zone
Newport Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
54 Students
Nearby
Sebo Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Costa Mesa include Newport Beach, located 7.0 miles from 281 Mesa Dr. 281 Mesa Dr is near John Wayne/Orange County, located 2.0 miles or 4 minutes away, and Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 22.9 miles or 29 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newport Beach
 Drive: 14 min 7.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Tustin
Drive: 12 min 7.0 mi
Santa Ana
Drive: 14 min 8.9 mi
Irvine
Drive: 17 min 11.4 mi
Orange
Drive: 17 min 11.6 mi
Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
Drive: 18 min 12.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
John Wayne/Orange County
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
 Drive: 29 min 22.9 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Busy

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 281 Mesa Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Ranch at Newport Bay
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Country Club Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Delmar Court
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
281 Mesa Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-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
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
UCI Arboretum
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Environmental Nature Center
 Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Talbert Regional Park
 Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Castaways Park
 Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
281 Mesa Dr has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, UCI Arboretum, and Environmental Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
College Hospital Costa Mesa
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fairview Developmental Center
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Newport Bay Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
281 Mesa Dr has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is College Hospital Costa Mesa which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Alamitos Army Airfield
Drive: 22 min 15.6 mi
Long Beach Naval Station
Drive: 48 min 30.0 mi
Fort MacArthur
Drive: 51 min 37.3 mi
281 Mesa Dr has 3 military bases within 37.3 miles, the nearest is Los Alamitos Army Airfield which is 15.6 miles away and a 22 minute drive.

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