453 Princeton Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Listing broker / agent: RE/MAX Fine Homes · Linda Hartman · 949-644-2144 · CRMLS
MLS # NP26205877 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 04:55 UTC
About this property
Popular "The Mesa" model originally 4 bedroom/den floor plan currently 3 bedrooms. 4th bedroom/den was opened up making a large living with great views of sparkling pool. Home has a brick dual fireplace that is shared by the living room and dining area. Big kitchen with lots of cupboards, electric range, dishwasher, and oven built into brick fireplace. Guest bathroom has redesigned to have direct access to pool. Home has vaulted ceilings, dual pane windows and large sliding glass doors. Enjoy outdoor living with big patio and pool cabana with sink, great for cooking outdoors. Big covered patio for your BBQ and dining area. The primary bedroom ensuite has sliding glass do with view of pool. Ensuite bathroom has been updated with tiled shower with accent strip. Home has vaulted ceilings throughout, ceiling fans, replaced furnace (2016), wall insulation added, and skylight. Great circular driveway, with large front yard for possible RV parking. Super clean and ready to enjoy the indoor/outdoor living with sparkling pool.
Property details
- MLS number
- NP26205877
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,522 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1584 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1957
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 13
Building
- Year built
- 1957
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Kitchen, Living Room, See Through
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Accessibility features
- No Stairs
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Rv Potential
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Private
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Lot features
- Rectangular Lot
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- College Park
- Middle / junior school
- Costa Mesa
- High school
- Costa Mesa
- High school district
- Newport Mesa Unified
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| College Park Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Costa Mesa High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 7–12 | 0.7 mi |
| Adams Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.0 mi |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.0 mi |
| Estancia High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Early College High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Wilson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.1 mi |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.2 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
- $1,399,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,399,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 22:43 | $1,399,000 |
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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
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