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252 Wake Forest Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

$1,789,000

Last sold 07/20/2022 for $1.44M

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,767

    Sqft ($815/Sqft)

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About 252 Wake Forest Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1958
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,000 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Welcome to your dream home!! This impressively remodeled home is located in the desirable College Park neighborhood of Costa Mesa. With a 3 bed 2 bath + bonus room, this home has been uniquely transformed with stunning wood accent finishes and an open-concept floor plan. Walking through the beautiful entry door, you are greeted with a generously sized family room with sloped ceilings, a luxurious designer wood panel fireplace and a unique ceiling accent. The large dining area is connected to the family room and kitchen with a massive quartz waterfall peninsula perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The kitchen features a beautiful custom range hood that pairs with new Bosch appliances, built in microwave, and white shaker cabinetry. Another bonus is a bar area with a beverage cooler and wine racks. The double glass french door leads to backyard with large patio and grass area ideal for entertaining. On the other side of the kitchen, a double modern wood sliding door leads to the bonus room which can be used as an office or multi-purpose room. The master bedroom features en-suite remodeled bathroom along with designer tile shower. All other bedrooms are generously sized and share another remodeled bath. There is also a laundry room down the hallway. Additional features include new luxury vinyl flooring, Ring camera, Nest thermostat, dual pane window, doors, electrical rewire, AC and ducting, LED recess lighting and lights, finished garage, sprinkler system, and more. Fresh interior and exterior paint and landscaping offers beautiful curb appeal. Perfectly located near world-renowned South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the popular The Camp, OC Fairgrounds, dining, and just a short drive to Newport Beach. A must see home!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Linda Mai
Listing Office - L.S. Gateway Realtors
Source: CRMLS mls logo
MLS#PW22128850 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked CRMLS for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style One, House
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
Status Closed
Living Area 1767
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1607
Lot Size (SqFt) 7000
Year Built 1958
Condition Updated/Remodeled
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Eating Area Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
Flooring Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood
Interior Features Block Walls, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
Accessibility Features No Interior Steps
Exterior
Roof Composition
Parking Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Description 6-10 Units/Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Fireplaces Family Room, Gas
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Electric Standard
Pool None
Location
View City Lights, Neighborhood
County Orange
Community Features Street Lights
Subdivision College Park (COLP), College Park (COLP)
Elementary School College Park, COLPAR
High School Costa Mesa, COSMES
Middle School COSMES, Costa Mesa
High School District Newport Mesa Unified
Directions From Fairview Rd Turn Right To Wake Forest Rd
APN 14146209
$1.78M
Range: $1.53M-$2.03M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,631/month
Gross rent multiplier: 33.0
  • Jul 2022
    mls logo MLS # PW22128850
  • Jul 20, 2022 Sold
    $1,440,000 (-0.7%)
  • Jul 18, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Jun 23, 2022 Active
    —
  • Jun 17, 2022 Listed
    $1,450,000 (+30.6%)
  • Apr 2022
    mls logo MLS # PW22055037
  • Apr 7, 2022 Sold
    $1,110,000 (+23.5%)
  • Mar 28, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Mar 20, 2022 Listed
    $899,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $16,466 +2.8%
    $1,468,800
  • 2023
    $16,013 +950.4%
    $1,468,800 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $1,525 +6.6%
    $1,440,000 +1777.22%
  • 2021
    $1,430 +2.0%
    $76,709 +2.0%
  • 2020
    $1,402 +2.3%
    $75,205 +3.06%
  • 2019
    $1,370 +3.5%
    $72,975 +2.0%
  • 2017
    $1,323 +1.7%
    $71,545 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $1,301 +1.1%
    $68,768
  • 2015
    $1,286
    —
  • 252 Wake Forest Rd
    $1.44M
  • Central Costa Mesa
    $955K +16% y/y
  • 92626
    $1.49M 0% y/y
  • Costa Mesa
    $1.39M 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
248 Wake Forest Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,537,000 3/2 1,587 0.01
2314 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,721,000 3/2 1,587 0.02
249 Amherst Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,614,000 3/2 1,587 0.02
2320 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,673,000 3/1 1,216 0.02
2327 Notre Dame Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,576,000 3/2 1,587 0.02
244 Wake Forest Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,614,000 3/1 1,216 0.03
2326 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,749,000 3/2 1,587 0.03
249 Wake Forest Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 $1,835,000 4/3 2,288 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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