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!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,016Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Mai•DRE #01406252• L.S. Gateway Realtors
Bought with Trenton Mason•DRE #02018104• DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Great opportunity in College Park. This home is a 3br 2ba home with an addition off the kitchen to make the total sqft 1767. It sits on 7000 sqft lot.
Public Records
Aug 17, 1966
Sold
$22,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,784 (+1.9%)
$1,403,933 + $94,243
$1,498,176
2024
$16,466 (+2.8%)
$1,403,933 + $94,243
$1,498,176
2023
$16,013 (+950.4%)
$1,376,404 + $92,396
$1,468,800
2022
$1,525 (+6.6%)
$1,349,415 + $90,585
$1,440,000
2021
$1,430 (+2.0%)
$28,418 + $48,291
$76,709
2020
$1,402 (+2.3%)
$27,860 + $47,345
$75,205
2019
$1,370 (+2.1%)
$27,574 + $46,860
$74,434
2018
$1,341 (+1.4%)
$27,033 + $45,942
$72,975
2017
$1,323 (+1.8%)
$25,984 + $44,159
$70,143
2016
$1,300 (+1.2%)
$25,984 + $44,159
$70,143
2015
$1,285 (+2.0%)
$25,474 + $43,294
$68,768
2014
$1,260 (+1.0%)
$24,601 + $41,809
$66,410
2013
$1,248 (+3.1%)
$24,601 + $41,809
$66,410
2012
$1,210 (+2.5%)
$24,489 + $41,621
$66,110
2011
$1,180 (+2.4%)
$24,009 + $40,805
$64,814
2010
$1,152 (+2.0%)
$23,539 + $40,005
$63,544
2009
$1,130 (+3.7%)
$23,363 + $39,707
$63,070
2008
$1,090
$23,419 + $39,802
$63,221
Tax history for 252 WAKE FOREST Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,784 (+1.9%)
$1,403,933 + $94,243
$1,498,176
2024
$16,466 (+2.8%)
$1,403,933 + $94,243
$1,498,176
2023
$16,013 (+950.4%)
$1,376,404 + $92,396
$1,468,800
2022
$1,525 (+6.6%)
$1,349,415 + $90,585
$1,440,000
2021
$1,430 (+2.0%)
$28,418 + $48,291
$76,709
2020
$1,402 (+2.3%)
$27,860 + $47,345
$75,205
2019
$1,370 (+2.1%)
$27,574 + $46,860
$74,434
2018
$1,341 (+1.4%)
$27,033 + $45,942
$72,975
2017
$1,323 (+1.8%)
$25,984 + $44,159
$70,143
2016
$1,300 (+1.2%)
$25,984 + $44,159
$70,143
2015
$1,285 (+2.0%)
$25,474 + $43,294
$68,768
2014
$1,260 (+1.0%)
$24,601 + $41,809
$66,410
2013
$1,248 (+3.1%)
$24,601 + $41,809
$66,410
2012
$1,210 (+2.5%)
$24,489 + $41,621
$66,110
2011
$1,180 (+2.4%)
$24,009 + $40,805
$64,814
2010
$1,152 (+2.0%)
$23,539 + $40,005
$63,544
2009
$1,130 (+3.7%)
$23,363 + $39,707
$63,070
2008
$1,090
$23,419 + $39,802
$63,221
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,767
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
14146209
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Jul 12, 2023 • Final
Construction access - ecoa - construction access
Roofing
Feb 7, 2023 • Final
Pc to permit for roofing - repair
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Self-closing drawers
All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite, Office
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Vinyl
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Block Walls, Open Floor Plan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: 6-10 Units/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 14146209
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Standard
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Street Lighting
School Information
Elementary School: College Park
Middle Or Junior School: Costa Mesa
High School: Costa Mesa
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Elementary School 2: COLPAR
Middle Or Junior School 2: COSMES
High School 2: COSMES
Location Information
Latitude: 33.65859500
Longitude: -117.91095000
Other Subdivision Name: College Park (COLP)
Directions: From Fairview Rd turn right to Wake Forest Rd
Subdivision Name: College Park (COLP)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,767
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Orange County
APN: 14146209
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 3
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 3
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Linda
List Agent Last Name: Mai
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: L.S. Gateway Realtors
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Trenton
Buyer Agent Last Name: Mason
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Around this home
Schools
College Park Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Costa Mesa High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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