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listing_id: CRPW26059793
status: Pending
price: 3500
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 900
sqft_lot: 6251
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1942
property_type: Residential Lease
property_subtype: Single Family Residence for Rent
address: "171 Costa Mesa St a"
city: Costa Mesa
state: CA
zip: 92627
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.6422367
lng: -117.9136426
days_on_market: 10
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Lauren Dunn"
list_office: "Century 21 Discovery"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 02082405
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-04-04
transaction_type: rent
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Home | Orange County | Costa Mesa | 92627 | 171 Costa Mesa St a

171 Costa Mesa St a, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

MLS: CRPW26059793 | Status: PendingDoNotShow | Price: $3,500
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential Lease

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 900 6,251 1942

Remarks

Welcome to this charming 1942 cottage with a custom-built "catio" and native plantings set in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa. Offering approximately 900 sq ft, this two-bedroom, one-bath home blends vintage appeal with modern updates to create an inviting, livable retreat. Inside, original details set the tone — warm wood floors and elegant interior French doors open to the front bedroom, creating a flexible space ideal for guests, a home office, or creative use. The cozy, private rear bedroom offers generous closet space and is conveniently located near the full bathroom. In the kitchen, classic tilework and cabinetry bring personality and color, reinforcing the home’s connection to its era while still remaining functional for everyday use. Out front, a beautifully curated landscape of California native plants creates a welcoming, low-maintenance setting that feels environmentally mindful. A long driveway leads to a detached garage, providing roomy parking for one and additional storage space. Additional highlights include a separate inside laundry room, ductless heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort, side door for ease of entry from the driveway, and a "catio" that provides a safe and enriching outdoor space for feline companions. This unit is the front unit (of

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRPW26059793
MLS Source California Regional MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Appliances Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room In Kitchen
Fireplace None
Laundry In Laundry Room

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Foundation Raised
Pool None
Style Cottage

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Other, Garage: Car(s)
Elementary District Newport-Mesa Unified
High School District Newport-Mesa Unified
HOA Fee $0

Rental Information

Feature Details
Rent Includes Gardener, Water

Contact Information

Lauren Dunn
Century 21 Discovery
License #: 02082405
Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Woodland Elementary School public KG,1,2 0.58 mi N/A
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School public 3,4,5,6 0.68 mi 7
Newport-Mesa Adult public UG 0.82 mi N/A
Everett A. Rea Elementary School public K-6 0.88 mi 8
Mariners Elementary School public K-6 0.93 mi 10
Pomona Elementary School public K-6 1.02 mi 6
Newport Heights Elementary School public K-6 1.10 mi 10
College Park Elementary School public K-6 1.28 mi 6
Newport Harbor High School public 9-12 1.33 mi 9
Wilson Elementary School public K-6 1.46 mi 2
Whittier Elementary School public K-6 1.53 mi 3
Back Bay High School public 9-12 1.60 mi 2
Monte Vista High School public K-12 1.60 mi 2
Horace Ensign Intermediate School public 7-8 1.61 mi 8
Victoria Elementary School public K-6 1.71 mi 6
Estancia High School public 9-12 1.85 mi 6
Eastbluff Elementary School public K-6 1.93 mi 9
Costa Mesa High School public 7-12 1.99 mi 4
Maude B. Davis Elementary School public K-6 2.06 mi 9
Coastline Rop School public 9-12 2.11 mi N/A

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 04, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lauren Dunn.