Situated in the highly sought-after Mesa Verde neighborhood is a superior home, with a wide-open floor plan and large backyard, allowing you to imagine what this home can become. This Balearic Park home offers you a chance to live in one of Costa Mesa’s best neighborhoods with endless potential. Immediately after walking in, you are drawn to the living room and dining room, each having access to the backyard. The kitchen location can easily be opened up to make a large Great Room. Not to mention, adjacent to the dining room is an additional, sizeable family room. All aspects of the first story are open to the backyard, which gives a great indoor-outdoor feel. Downstairs you will also find a bedroom and half bath. Continue upstairs to your 4 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The configuration upstairs can be easily adjusted to give 3 of the 4 bedrooms its own full bath. Carry on to the truly beautiful backyard, featuring greenery & privacy, Koi Pond & fountain, and the kid’s playhouse. With the abundant space in the backyard, add-ons such as a pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen/entertainment area are not out of reach. The upside and potential this home has is unmatched, come and see where your imagination can take this Mesa Verde Gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$803Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Shant Kizirian•DRE #02083639• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listed by Sean Stanfield•DRE #01024996• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Richard Goodheart•DRE #02125180• Kase Real Estate
Mesa Verde Gem. This two story, 5 bedroom, 3 bath traditional home, features a large living room with a fireplace, Formal dining room, and huge Family room, all with patio doors that have views and access to the spacious back yard. Great indoor outdoor entertaining space. The yard includes a permitted playhouse for kids and a relaxing Koi Pond with fountain. Wood floors in family room and dining room and office. Downstairs office or den. Newer garage doors with Opener. Upstairs there is a master with an ensuite bath, large secondary bedrooms and hall bath. This Premium neighborhood location is walking distance to parks and schools, close to recreation and restaurant's and only 5 miles to the beach. Great floorplan waiting for you to make it your own!
Public Records
Aug 20, 1970
Sold
$46,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,631 (+2.0%)
$1,493,679 + $170,961
$1,664,640
2024
$18,269 (+2.9%)
$1,493,679 + $170,961
$1,664,640
2023
$17,757 (+724.6%)
$1,464,391 + $167,609
$1,632,000
2022
$2,153 (+6.5%)
$1,435,677 + $164,323
$1,600,000
2021
$2,022 (+1.7%)
$37,218 + $96,915
$134,133
2020
$1,988 (+2.3%)
$36,488 + $95,015
$131,503
2019
$1,944 (+2.1%)
$36,114 + $94,041
$130,155
2018
$1,904 (+1.5%)
$35,405 + $92,198
$127,603
2017
$1,876 (+1.9%)
$34,030 + $88,619
$122,649
2016
$1,840 (+1.0%)
$34,030 + $88,619
$122,649
2015
$1,821 (+2.1%)
$33,363 + $86,882
$120,245
2014
$1,783 (+0.9%)
$32,218 + $83,901
$116,119
2013
$1,768 (+3.1%)
$32,218 + $83,901
$116,119
2012
$1,715 (+2.4%)
$32,073 + $83,522
$115,595
2011
$1,674 (+1.9%)
$31,444 + $81,885
$113,329
2010
$1,643 (+1.3%)
$30,827 + $80,280
$111,107
2009
$1,622 (+3.3%)
$30,596 + $79,681
$110,277
2008
$1,570
$30,669 + $79,871
$110,540
Tax history for 2861 Chios Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,631 (+2.0%)
$1,493,679 + $170,961
$1,664,640
2024
$18,269 (+2.9%)
$1,493,679 + $170,961
$1,664,640
2023
$17,757 (+724.6%)
$1,464,391 + $167,609
$1,632,000
2022
$2,153 (+6.5%)
$1,435,677 + $164,323
$1,600,000
2021
$2,022 (+1.7%)
$37,218 + $96,915
$134,133
2020
$1,988 (+2.3%)
$36,488 + $95,015
$131,503
2019
$1,944 (+2.1%)
$36,114 + $94,041
$130,155
2018
$1,904 (+1.5%)
$35,405 + $92,198
$127,603
2017
$1,876 (+1.9%)
$34,030 + $88,619
$122,649
2016
$1,840 (+1.0%)
$34,030 + $88,619
$122,649
2015
$1,821 (+2.1%)
$33,363 + $86,882
$120,245
2014
$1,783 (+0.9%)
$32,218 + $83,901
$116,119
2013
$1,768 (+3.1%)
$32,218 + $83,901
$116,119
2012
$1,715 (+2.4%)
$32,073 + $83,522
$115,595
2011
$1,674 (+1.9%)
$31,444 + $81,885
$113,329
2010
$1,643 (+1.3%)
$30,827 + $80,280
$111,107
2009
$1,622 (+3.3%)
$30,596 + $79,681
$110,277
2008
$1,570
$30,669 + $79,871
$110,540
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
2,549
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
13944410
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
Jan 20, 2027 • Active
Insta-permit: residential solar (licensed contractor only)
Electrical
Solar
Sep 23, 2025 • Final
Roofing
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
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Direct Garage Access, Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathtub, Shower in Tub
Room Information
Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Open Floor Plan
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Concrete
Other Structures: Shed, Storage Building
Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Has Fence
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Koi Pond
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Park Nearby, Yard
Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 13944410
Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: Adams
Middle Or Junior School: Tewinkle
High School: Estancia
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Elementary School 2: ADAMS
Middle Or Junior School 2: TEWINK
High School 2: ESTANC
Location Information
Latitude: 33.67616100
Longitude: -117.93978400
Other Subdivision Name: Republic Homes (MBRE)
Directions: From the I-5 South: 1) Exit R onto Harbor Blvd. 2) R onto Adams Ave. 3) R onto Mesa Verde Dr W. 4) L onto Boa Vista Dr. 5) L onto Balearic Dr. 6) R onto Chios Rd. 7) Arrive at 2861 Chios Rd, Costa Mesa.
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Republic Homes (MBRE)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,549
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Orange County
APN: 13944410
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
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