112 homes in Costa Mesa
Homes for Sale in Costa Mesa, CA
About Costa Mesa, CA Real Estate
Costa Mesa features South Coast Plaza, one of the largest shopping centers in the US. Offers thriving arts scene at Segerstrom Center and diverse dining.
Today, Costa Mesa has 112 homes for sale at a median price of $1,475,000, typically selling in about 45 days. Families here choose from 7 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Costa Mesa
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- 10Early College Highhigh school
- 10Maude B. Davis Elementaryelementary
- 9California Elementaryelementary
- 9Heinz Kaiser Elementaryelementary
- 9Killybrooke Elementaryelementary
- 8Adams Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Costa Mesa?
- South Coast Plaza
- Segerstrom Center for Arts
- Central OC location
- More affordable than beach cities
Popular Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$1.13M
↓ 24.0% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
0.1 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 112 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Homes are selling quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and buyers have limited room to negotiate. Listings typically sell in ~45 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are taking longer to sell—buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Costa Mesa
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
39%
Homeowners
61%
Renters
Homeownership is 16.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
41,628 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$9,833/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,568/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,173/mo
Costa Mesa
A typical home costs about 107% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$421K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $524K in value on average.
Largest increase: 1 → 2 bedrooms (+$631K)
Price Reductions
52 listings have reduced their price
46% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.3% (~$93K)
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