110 homes in Costa Mesa
Homes for Sale in Costa Mesa, TN
About Costa Mesa, TN Real Estate
Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California, United States. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to an urban area including part of the South Coast Plaza–John Wayne Airport edge city, one of the region's largest commercial clusters, with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing. The population was 111,918 at the 2020 census.
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 109 homes for sale at a median price of $1,529,000, typically selling in about 43 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
2.6 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 110 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month—buyers have fewer options, and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~43 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists.
Approaching the point where buyers gain more negotiating power.
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
$10,186/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 111% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$437K/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.
Price Reductions
46 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.5% (~$99K)
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