218 E 16th
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Listing broker / agent: HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty · Tricia Poissonnier · 949-910-4744 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26207185 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 04:58 UTC
About this property
RARE DUPLEX OPPORTUNITY IN EAST COSTA MESA! First time on the market in over 60 years. This exceptional property consists of two separate units measuring 900 sq. ft each. The rear unit boasts its own large private backyard. Situated directly across the street to Heller Park, the location is unbeatable, positioned just blocks from the vibrant dining and retail scene along 17th Street and only six minutes to Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula. With the back unit vacant and ready to be rented and the unit in front already rented, providing immediate, stable income, this rare property is a prime candidate for future multi-unit redevelopment on this lot. Located with the prestigious Newport Mesa Unified School District and close the renowned back bay loop for outdoor enthusiasts, this property epitomizes the best of Costa Mesa living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this duplex your next investment. Call today to schedule a tour.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26207185
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential Income
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1978
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 27
Building
- Year built
- 1978
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Park, Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Heights Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Newport Harbor High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 9–12 | 0.7 mi |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 7–8 | 0.9 mi |
| Mariners Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.9 mi |
| Woodland Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | K–1 | 1.2 mi |
| Whittier Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.3 mi |
| Pomona Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.3 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
- $1,899,550
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,150,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,150,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-19 13:55 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 21:08 | $1,899,550 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:58 | $2,150,000 |
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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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