$1.51M
MEDIAN HOME PRICE
Latest approved monthly report
CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is the creative middle of Orange County — design district energy, the best food scene in the county, and easy access to the beach without paying coastal prices.
- MEDIAN HOME PRICE
- $1.51M
- LOCATION
- Orange County
- YOUR LOCAL GUIDE
- Renee Porsia
MARKET PULSE ·
The Costa Mesa market, right now.
Median sale price
$1.51M
0.3% vs. last year
Half of homes sold for more, half for less. It’s the clearest read on what homes here actually cost.
Market temperature
Balanced market3.2 months of supply. Buyers and sellers have roughly equal footing.
Source: Redfin Data Center (3 months ending Oct 2026), based on MLS and public-record data, published Nov 3, 2026. Last updated on this site Nov 11, 2026. All residential; figures are rolling three-month values. Not an individual home valuation.
Get the Costa Mesa reportNewport-adjacent, with its own personality.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT HERE
Costa Mesa has quietly become the most interesting city in central OC. The food, the design district, the under-40 energy — it's a city you choose, not settle for. And the location? You're at the beach in five minutes and Irvine in ten.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT HERE
Costa Mesa, by the numbers.
Lifestyle, market, and what makes Costa Mesa feel like home.
Dog-friendly
DOG-FRIENDLY
Patios + Fairview Park
Creative
LIFESTYLE
IUSD is a major draw
Market insight
DEMAND
Ask Renee for the latest local report.
Walkable
WALKABILITY
Eastside + 17th St
Coastal access
TO BEACH
Quick coastal access
FIND YOUR NEXT HOME
Homes for sale in Costa Mesa.
Three homes on the market right now, pulled live from the MLS.
NEIGHBORHOODS
The corners of Costa Mesa we love most.
Find the neighborhood that fits your everyday life, with personal guidance from Renee.
Explore Costa Mesa with ReneeLIFE WITH DOGS IN COSTA MESA
A REAL ESTATE PRACTICE, WITH DOGS IN MIND
Built for life
with a dog.
Costa Mesa pairs neighborhood walks with a dedicated Bark Park and outdoor spaces that can shape your daily routine with a dog.
Think about your route from home to the Bark Park, not just the size of the backyard.
Your dog’s day here
Stop 1 of 3Costa Mesa Bark Park — explore the city’s dedicated dog park and check maintenance closures before heading out.
Pet-access rules and closures can change. Check local guidance
Every Costa Mesa closing helps a Southern California rescue dog.
How it worksRENEE'S LOCAL GUIDE
A few of my favorite spots in Costa Mesa.
Not a tourist list. The places I actually send clients.
COFFEE
Portola Coffee
SoCo flagship. Where OC's coffee culture started.
DINNER
Taco María
James Beard-level dinner inside The Camp.
WALK
Fairview Park
Wide trails, sunset views, and bluff overlooks.
BRUNCH
Plums Cafe
Local institution. Worth the wait.
THE RESCUE PLEDGE
A home that helps another.
A portion of every closed sale supports local dog rescues. Finding your home in Costa Mesa can help a dog waiting for a forever home, too.
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