268 E Bay
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Listing broker / agent: Thompson + Brown, Inc. · George Brown · 916-601-7013 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26207667 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 04:58 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 268 E Bay St. A coveted quiet street in eastside Costa Mesa surrounded by long term homeowners who are proud of their homes and their street. The stability of the neighborhood, coupled with the tremendous schools and walkable neighborhood are but a few of many attributes that sets this home apart. This light filled home was completely remodeled to the owners highest expectations as they had planned to be there for the next ten years, but other opportunities prevaled and this home is now for sale. Nothing was spared to elevate this home to the highest and finest standards. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, a visit to this home is worth many thousands, pictures alone cannot depict the quality of the improvements, these sellers spent over two years investing time and money into their project out of love for their home. The quality of the improvements is beyond impressive, Rohl fixtures, shower tiles that are independently fired so that each has a unique characteristic, dual fuel range and a split dual level dishwasher, so small loads aren't wasteful, stunning herringbone laid engineered hardwood floors throughout. The thought and planning that went into this home is extraordinary, hardwood cabinets that provide natural beauty and the hidden pantry and appliance cabinet make it so there is no need for coffee makers, toasters and other kitchen necessities to sit on the counters, leaving the stunning, rare, honed marble counters and island highlighted by the skylight over the island to be clutter free for all to admire, stunning does not do this kitchen justice. Comfort and efficiency were paramount for these owners, they installed high efficiency mini split AC units and heating units so every room in the house can set at individual temperatures for their family or guests. Beyond the visually obvious there are additional upgrades, a whole house filtration system, on demand hot water heating, a 2026 upgraded electric panel, interior stacking washer and dryer, to name a few. Then step into the extremely private back yard, with a huge patio area for entertaining, multiple mature fruit trees including, avocado, lemon, lime, grapefruit and pomegranate. Sometimes a home comes on the market that is just better than the rest, this is your opportunity to be that buyer who can move into a home that they can just enjoy and feel the joy of inviting their friends and family to their home.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26207667
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,216 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1377 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1958
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 23
Building
- Year built
- 1958
- Year built source
- Other
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Two To Five Units Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Other
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Street Lights
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Kaiser
- High school
- Newport Harbor
- 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 | 0.2 mi |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Mariners Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.8 mi |
| Back Bay High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.2 mi |
| College Park Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.2 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
- $2,200,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,250,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,250,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-15 11:26 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 19:02 | $2,200,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:59 | $2,250,000 |
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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 05:57 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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