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Off market feb 2023 for $969K

$1,578,528

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,726/mo

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1,450

sq ft

2256 Rutgers Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

About this home

Beautiful and Charming Property located in a fantastic neighborhood in Costa Mesa! 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with great open space and natural light. Well maintained front and back yard areas. This property has newer flooring and an attached 2 car garage next to the picturesque picket fence. One of the lowest priced homes in the area, this property is ready for your finishing touches to highlight the exceptional value behind the home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

6,538 sq ftLot Size

$1,089Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michael Gast •DRE #02131989 • Inc Real Estate

Contact: michaeltgast@gmail.com

Bought with NONE NONE •DRE #N/A • None MRML

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #PW23012763

Redfin Estimate

$1,578,528

$610K since sold in February 2023$16K since September

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This home's estimate is 6.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.70M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,500,000
A
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$1,900,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$2,260,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
184 E Bay, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Surterre Properties Inc.
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,180,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,335,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$2,000,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,587 sq ft
2323 Cornell, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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$4,641/mo

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Market trends in 92626, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$463 MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 2256 Rutgers Dr

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #LG25281757

Feb 2, 2026

Rental Removed

$5,495

$4/sq ft

Jan 25, 2026

Price Changed

$5,495

$4/sq ft

Jan 13, 2026

Price Changed

$5,995

$4/sq ft

Dec 31, 2025

Listed for Rent

$6,495

$4/sq ft

CRMLS #OC23062838

May 15, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2023

Listed

$1,280,000

$883/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 8, 2023

Sold

$980,000

$676/sq ft

CRMLS #PW23012763

Feb 14, 2023

Sold

$969,000

$668/sq ft

Jan 30, 2023

Pending

—

Jan 24, 2023

Listed

$998,500

$689/sq ft

CRMLS #NP22189312

Jan 11, 2023

Sold

$920,000

$634/sq ft

Dec 21, 2022

Pending

—

Dec 19, 2022

Contingent

—

Nov 10, 2022

Relisted

—

Nov 10, 2022

Price Changed

$995,000

$686/sq ft

Nov 2, 2022

Contingent

—

Oct 20, 2022

Relisted

—

Oct 14, 2022

Contingent

—

Oct 8, 2022

Price Changed

$1,125,000

$776/sq ft

Aug 27, 2022

Listed

$1,250,000

$862/sq ft

Charming College Park home with white picket fence and lots of trees in fabulous front and back yards. Enter through front porch area to large spacious living room which has a fireplace with floor to ceiling brick with mantel. Living room has French door to hallway and double doors to dining room. Dining room has lots of room for big gatherings/holiday dinners with view of back yard. Kitchen is open to dining room and has view of back yard. Kitchen has quartz counter tops, white cupboards, gas cooktop, trash compactor and new dishwasher. Home has wood vinyl floors throughout, freshly painted inside, ceiling fans, central air conditioning and Solar panels (lease). Must see the low electrical bills! Home also has double pane windows, attic insulation, Levolor wood blinds with extra black-out shades in primary bedroom and living room. Primary bedroom has ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. You’ll love the beautiful back yard with patio with brick trim, artificial turf for low maintenance, lots of fruit trees and flowers. Extra storage with a large wooden storage shed on side of the house with front and back door. Home has added 220 in garage, laundry and oven for extra cooking. You can enjoy your fruit from a Santa Rosa plum tree, Apricot tree, Pluot Queen plum tree, Hass avocado tree, Brown Turkey fig tree, Pomegranate tree and Nectarine tree. Great home with big front and back yard to enjoy with privacy. Street is "permit parking" for residents only. Home is close to beaches, bike and hiking trails, golf course, Orange County Fairgrounds, shopping and dining. College Park Neighborhood is in a great central location!

CRMLS #S261854

Dec 31, 2001

Sold

$350,000

$241/sq ft

Oct 5, 2001

Listed

$359,000

$248/sq ft

CRMLS #P224575

Mar 12, 2001

Sold

$300,000

$207/sq ft

Jan 29, 2001

Listed

$309,900

$214/sq ft

Public Records

May 6, 1998

Sold

$220,000

$152/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,595 (+2.0%)

$1,207,635 + $81,420

$1,289,055

2024

$14,310 (+136.3%)

$1,207,635 + $81,420

$1,289,055

2023

$6,056 (+3.6%)

$1,183,956 + $79,824

$1,263,780

2022

$5,844 (−34.5%)

$415,976 + $80,993

$496,969

2021

$8,918 (+1.3%)

$407,820 + $79,405

$487,225

2020

$8,804 (+1.4%)

$399,823 + $77,849

$477,672

2019

$8,684 (+1.4%)

$395,724 + $77,051

$472,775

2018

$8,568 (+17.5%)

$387,964 + $75,541

$463,505

2017

$7,291 (+1.6%)

$372,899 + $72,608

$445,507

2016

$7,179 (+0.6%)

$372,899 + $72,608

$445,507

2015

$7,138 (+42.8%)

$365,587 + $71,185

$436,772

2014

$4,998 (+0.6%)

$353,042 + $68,743

$421,785

2013

$4,968 (+3.0%)

$353,042 + $68,743

$421,785

2012

$4,823 (+2.3%)

$351,446 + $68,433

$419,879

2011

$4,716 (+1.1%)

$344,555 + $67,092

$411,647

2010

$4,662 (+0.4%)

$337,799 + $65,777

$403,576

2009

$4,644 (+2.6%)

$335,274 + $65,286

$400,560

2008

$4,525

$336,071 + $65,442

$401,513

Tax history for 2256 Rutgers Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,595 (+2.0%)

$1,207,635 + $81,420

$1,289,055

2024

$14,310 (+136.3%)

$1,207,635 + $81,420

$1,289,055

2023

$6,056 (+3.6%)

$1,183,956 + $79,824

$1,263,780

2022

$5,844 (−34.5%)

$415,976 + $80,993

$496,969

2021

$8,918 (+1.3%)

$407,820 + $79,405

$487,225

2020

$8,804 (+1.4%)

$399,823 + $77,849

$477,672

2019

$8,684 (+1.4%)

$395,724 + $77,051

$472,775

2018

$8,568 (+17.5%)

$387,964 + $75,541

$463,505

2017

$7,291 (+1.6%)

$372,899 + $72,608

$445,507

2016

$7,179 (+0.6%)

$372,899 + $72,608

$445,507

2015

$7,138 (+42.8%)

$365,587 + $71,185

$436,772

2014

$4,998 (+0.6%)

$353,042 + $68,743

$421,785

2013

$4,968 (+3.0%)

$353,042 + $68,743

$421,785

2012

$4,823 (+2.3%)

$351,446 + $68,433

$419,879

2011

$4,716 (+1.1%)

$344,555 + $67,092

$411,647

2010

$4,662 (+0.4%)

$337,799 + $65,777

$403,576

2009

$4,644 (+2.6%)

$335,274 + $65,286

$400,560

2008

$4,525

$336,071 + $65,442

$401,513

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,538 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1957

Sq. Ft.

1,450

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

41905506

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage, Garage - Front Entry
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room

Fireplace Information
Wood
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Vinyl

Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan, Quartz Counters, Wainscoting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 41905506
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf Course, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban

School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.65656600
Longitude: -117.91207600
Other Subdivision Name: College Park Sherwood Ranchos (COLS)
Directions: 55 Fwy
Subdivision Name: College Park Sherwood Ranchos (COLS)

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,450
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,538 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Orange County
APN: 41905506

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: michaeltgast@gmail.com
Days Active in MLS: 6
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 6

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michael
List Agent Last Name: Gast

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Inc Real Estate

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: NONE
Buyer Agent Last Name: NONE

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: None MRML

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Schools

College Park Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Costa Mesa High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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$1.50M – $1.82M

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Home values near 2256 Rutgers Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2253 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1744 Sq. Ft.	$1,544,045
2269 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$1,373,913

Address	Redfin Estimate
2257 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$1,316,373
2273 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$1,452,874

Address	Redfin Estimate
2263 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1459 Sq. Ft.	$1,259,573
2278 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$1,525,598

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