1081 Tulare
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Listing broker / agent: Kase Real Estate · Christian Padilla · 909-247-5255 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26136316 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 20:04 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 1081 Tulare Dr, a fully reimagined single-level home offering timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, & a rare 3-car garage. A mature Manzanillo olive tree, James Hardie Artisan siding, Arto brick veneer, custom gates, top-cast concrete, & designer landscaping create stunning curb appeal. Inside, vaulted ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, solid-core shaker doors, custom White Oak millwork, designer brass hardware, & a Venetian plaster fireplace create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, Taj Mahal quartzite counters & a full-height backsplash, stainless steel Café appliances, designer lighting, a Venetian plaster hood, bifold serving window, & expansive bifold doors creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite offers custom White Oak pocket doors, backyard access, & a spa-inspired bath featuring designer tile, a custom White Oak vanity, Kohler soaking tub, brass fixtures, & curated finishes throughout. Additional upgrades include a custom mudroom, new electrical, HVAC, a high-efficiency furnace, a tankless water heater, an epoxy-coated 3-car garage, new garage doors, & brand new ultra quiet Chamberlain garage door openers. The private backyard features a Taj Mahal quartzite outdoor bar, Horizon Stone retaining wall, mature landscaping, side-yard parking, & exceptional privacy. Ideally located near South Coast Plaza, parks, dining, shopping, & Orange County beaches, this home delivers the very best of Costa Mesa living.
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26136316
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,884 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.163 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1973
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 87
Building
- Year built
- 1973
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 4
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Dining Room
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paularino Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.5 mi |
| Killybrooke Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.7 mi |
| Greenville Fundamental Elementary Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Jim Thorpe Fundamental Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Segerstrom High Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | 9–12 | 1.0 mi |
| Sonora Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.0 mi |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 7–8 | 1.2 mi |
| California Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | K–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
- $1,949,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,995,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,995,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-29 09:05 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 07:54 | $1,949,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Costa Mesa
Active residential homes for sale in Costa Mesa, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
37 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-11-14 20:19 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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