Back on the market!! Best priced home in College Park!!!! Absolutely beautiful College Park single story home in Central Costa Mesa within walking distance to Orange County Fairgrounds and close to Orange Coast College. Freshly painted throughout interior of home. Nice open floor plan, with a big beautiful kitchen with granite counter tops and back splash. Great island with eating counter and lots of cabinets. Refrigerator with matching cabinet facing to stay. Sliding glass doors in living room and guest room leading to backyard. Fireplace in living room. Vaulted ceilings in kitchen and living room. Dual pane windows with wood shutters. 8' mirrored closets with closet organizer in master bedroom. Big backyard has lots of grass area for the kids, apple and lemon trees, front yard has a plum tree, a sustainable garden with strawberries, mint, sage, herbs and succulents. Newer block wall fence in back. Molded shed in backyard to stay. Direct garage access to kitchen and backyard. Expanded driveway with possible RV parking. This home is turnkey!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$1,047Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lavinia Rosen•DRE #01167240• By the Sea Real Estate
Bought with Lori Robnett•DRE #01176811• First Team Real Estate
Beautiful remodeled home with quality throughout! Enter through the beautiful front door w/ beveled glass to open floorplan with vaulted ceiling and big living room. Big gorgeous kitchen w/ granite counter tops & backsplash, nu cupboards w/ crown molding & builtin refrig. Great island w/ eating counter & lots of cupboards. Home has nu windows & sliding glass doors, scraped ceilings, 6 panel doors & nu baseboards. Beautiful expanded guest bath. This home has 3 big bedrms w/ sliding glass doors to backyd from guest bedroom. Spacious master w/ 8' mirrored closet doors w/ Calif. closet organiers. Remodeled master bathrm w/ expanded shower. Enjoy your private backyard w/ big patio accented with brick and extended to guest bedroom with private entrance. Yard has apple, orange, lemon trees and grape vine. Direct access to garage from kitchen & backyard. Great curb appeal, nu sprinklers, expanded driveway w/ brick accent, possible rv parking. Beat value! Must See!
CRMLS #U7003296
Aug 3, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 2008
Price Changed
$629,900
$428/sq ft
May 24, 2008
Price Changed
$649,000
$441/sq ft
Apr 1, 2008
Price Changed
$665,000
$452/sq ft
Jan 13, 2008
Price Changed
$685,000
$466/sq ft
Dec 8, 2007
Price Changed
$699,900
$476/sq ft
Sep 24, 2007
Price Changed
$700,000
$476/sq ft
Aug 3, 2007
Listed
$725,000
$493/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 1998
Sold
$204,818
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,280 (+2.2%)
$741,776 + $142,589
$884,365
2024
$10,060 (+3.1%)
$741,776 + $142,589
$884,365
2023
$9,755 (+2.9%)
$727,231 + $139,794
$867,025
2022
$9,483 (+2.7%)
$712,972 + $137,053
$850,025
2021
$9,235 (+1.1%)
$698,992 + $134,366
$833,358
2020
$9,132 (+5.2%)
$685,286 + $131,732
$817,018
2019
$8,680 (+5.3%)
$678,259 + $130,382
$808,641
2018
$8,242 (+0.8%)
$664,960 + $103,354
$768,314
2017
$8,175 (+14.2%)
$639,139 + $74,861
$714,000
2016
$7,160 (+1.0%)
$639,139 + $74,861
$714,000
2015
$7,092 (+2.3%)
$527,474 + $92,582
$620,056
2014
$6,931 (+16.2%)
$509,374 + $89,406
$598,780
2013
$5,966 (+5.7%)
$509,374 + $89,406
$598,780
2012
$5,646 (−3.2%)
$423,124 + $84,908
$508,032
2011
$5,831 (−10.0%)
$398,932 + $84,908
$483,840
2010
$6,481 (+0.2%)
$419,092 + $84,908
$504,000
2009
$6,465 (+116.9%)
$483,740 + $84,908
$568,648
2008
$2,981
$484,890 + $85,110
$570,000
Tax history for 221 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,280 (+2.2%)
$741,776 + $142,589
$884,365
2024
$10,060 (+3.1%)
$741,776 + $142,589
$884,365
2023
$9,755 (+2.9%)
$727,231 + $139,794
$867,025
2022
$9,483 (+2.7%)
$712,972 + $137,053
$850,025
2021
$9,235 (+1.1%)
$698,992 + $134,366
$833,358
2020
$9,132 (+5.2%)
$685,286 + $131,732
$817,018
2019
$8,680 (+5.3%)
$678,259 + $130,382
$808,641
2018
$8,242 (+0.8%)
$664,960 + $103,354
$768,314
2017
$8,175 (+14.2%)
$639,139 + $74,861
$714,000
2016
$7,160 (+1.0%)
$639,139 + $74,861
$714,000
2015
$7,092 (+2.3%)
$527,474 + $92,582
$620,056
2014
$6,931 (+16.2%)
$509,374 + $89,406
$598,780
2013
$5,966 (+5.7%)
$509,374 + $89,406
$598,780
2012
$5,646 (−3.2%)
$423,124 + $84,908
$508,032
2011
$5,831 (−10.0%)
$398,932 + $84,908
$483,840
2010
$6,481 (+0.2%)
$419,092 + $84,908
$504,000
2009
$6,465 (+116.9%)
$483,740 + $84,908
$568,648
2008
$2,981
$484,890 + $85,110
$570,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,887
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
14146220
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
This district is intended to promote the development of single-family detached units located on lots with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft, and a maximum density of 7.26 du per gross acre.
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level with Street, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 14146220
Property Condition: Turnkey
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Garage
Sewer Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.65893200
Longitude: -117.90910300
Other Subdivision Name: College Park (COLP)
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Subdivision Name: College Park (COLP)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,887
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Orange County
APN: 14146220
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 174
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 174
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lavinia
List Agent Last Name: Rosen
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: By the Sea Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Lori
Buyer Agent Last Name: Robnett
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
College Park Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Costa Mesa High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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