379 Walnut Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Listing broker / agent: Kase Real Estate · Keven Stirdivant · 9493555947 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26171760 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 03:11 UTC
About this property
Set on a prized, quiet block in Eastside Costa Mesa, 379 Walnut Street presents a rare opportunity to create something truly special. This Mid-Century Modern residence offers approximately 1,050 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, perfectly positioned on an expansive 9,235 square foot lot, a size that is increasingly hard to find in this coveted neighborhood. The property is ideal for a developer, investor, or end-user looking to expand, reimagine, or build new. With its generous lot dimensions and prime location, the possibilities for future value and customization are exceptional. Enjoy the charm of a peaceful street while being just minutes from the best of the Eastside lifestyle, including local dining, shopping, beaches, and top-rated schools. Opportunities like this large lot, quiet street, and premier Eastside location are few and far between.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26171760
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 1,050 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.212 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1953
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 29
Building
- Year built
- 1953
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Mid Century Modern
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Fixer
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Wood
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Yard
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Community features
- Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Newport Mesa Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | K–1 | 0.3 mi |
| International School for Science and Culture (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa | K–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Mariners Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.5 mi |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 0.5 mi |
| Newport Heights Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Newport Harbor High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 7–8 | 1.4 mi |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,495,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,495,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:41 | $2,495,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Costa Mesa
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
34 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-22 04:27 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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