Communities

Eastside Costa Mesa

Many consider Eastside Costa Mesa the best neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA. Eastside Costa Mesa is bordered by Bristol Street (north), Irvine Street (east), East 16th Street (south), and Costa Mesa Freeway (west)

Home to many young professionals, Eastside Costa Mesa, offers easy access to everything (freeway, restaurants, shopping, bars, bars, less than two miles from Downtown Costa Mesa) within a five-mile radius. The northern tip of the neighborhood is also home to Santa Ana Country Club, and Newport Beach Golf Course touches the northeastern border.

Offering prime location and gorgeous homes (and some of the most expensive places in the area), Eastside Costa Mesa has an impressive list of amenities.

• Population – Under 24,900 residents

• Home Price – Median home value over $1.13 million

• Rent Prices – $1,800 for studio and $2,400 for 2BR apartment

• Schools – Heinz Kaiser Elementary School, Horace Ensign Intermediate School, Mariners Elementary School, Newport Harbor High School, Newport Heights Elementary School

Central Costa Mesa

Central Costa Mesa offers a wonderful urban-suburban mix right in the middle of the city. 68% of residents rent their homes.

Offering easy access to Downtown Costa Mesa – it’s about two miles northeast of the downtown area – the neighborhood borders Baker Street (north), State Route 55 (east), Wilson Blvd (south), and Harbor Blvd (west). The main points of attraction include the Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa High School, Orange Coast College, and an assortment of parks (including TeWinkle Park).

Home to the city’s most prominent businesses, Central Costa Mesa is a well-established community dating back to 1956 that offers an excellent selection of midsize condos, townhouses, and loft apartments.

• Population – Under 23,900 residents

• Home Price – Median home value over $764,000

• Rent Prices – $1,720 for 1BR apartment and $2,920 for 3BR apartment

• Schools – Costa Mesa High School, Estancia High School, Adams Elementary School, Charles W. TeWinkle Middle School, College Park Elementary School

College Park Collection

College Park Collection, about 2.5 miles north of Downtown Costa Mesa, is a group of neighborhoods. It consists of the following neighborhoods: College Park, College Park Cambridge, College Park Cinderella, College Park Harbor Estates, and College Park Sherwood Ranchos.

Situated in the Central Costa Mesa (CCM) section of the city, College Park Collection accounts for most of the residential area of CCM. Bordered Baker St (north), Fairview Rd (east), Victoria St (south), and Harbor Blvd (west), the collection of neighborhoods typically offers 3BR / 2BA homes ranging from 1,200- to 3,000-square-feet. Most houses were built between 1956 and 1979.

Are you looking for a family-friendly and dog-friendly area to live, home to parks like Wilson Street Park and close to downtown? Check out of the College Park Collection neighborhoods!

• Population – Under 13,000 residents

• Home Price – Median home value over $875,000

• Rent Prices – $1,550 for studio and $2,150 for 2BR place

• Schools – Costa Mesa High School, Charles W. TeWinkle Middle School, College Park Elementary

Mesa del Mar

Mesa del Mar, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of downtown, is situated in the northeastern corner of Central Costa Mesa. This subset neighborhood borders Baker St (north), State Route 73 (northeast), Costa Mesa Freeway (southeast), Arlington Dr (south), and Fairview Rd (west).

As one of the biggest single-family housing developments in the area, Mesa del Mar (Spanish for “table of the sea”) boasts nearly 700 homes. These places typically have 3–5 bedrooms and 2–4 bathrooms, ranging in size from 1,250 to almost 3,900-square-feet. As for things to do, there’s TeWinkle Park and Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex for an assortment of cultural, social, recreational activities.

Those looking for a high-value, reasonably priced single-family home will love what Mesa del Mar has to offer.

• Population – Under 3,000 residents

• Home Price – Median home value over $799,000

• Rent Prices – $1,720 for 1BR apartment and $2,150 for 2BR place

• Schools – Maude B. Davis Elementary School, Sonora Elementary, Costa Mesa High School

Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde, is nestled in the northwestern portion of the city. It’s three miles northwest of downtown and bordered by Talbert Ave (north), Harbor Blvd (east), Joann St (south), and Santa Ana River (west).

Spanish for “green table,” Mesa Verde is filled with young families and excellent schools. The 405 runs through the northern tip of the community, offering convenient access for commuting and day trips to surrounding cities. The neighborhood is also home to Mesa Verde Country Club, Fairview Park, Costa Mesa Country Club, and Fairview Development Center.

Are you raising kids or plan on doing so soon? Mesa Verde should be at the top of your list.

• Population – Under 15,000 residents

• Home Price – Median home value over $949,500

• Rent Prices – $1,500 for studio and $2,500 for 2BR apartment

• Schools – California Elementary School, Estancia High School, Adams Elementary School, Charles W. TeWinkle Middle School