2835 Portola
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Listing broker / agent: Cheryl Ramirez, Broker · Cheryl Ramirez · 714 767-9441 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26209589 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 12:15 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this charming, turnkey, single-level home in the highly desirable Mesa Del Mar neighborhood of Costa Mesa! Situated on a spacious corner lot, this beautifully updated residence offers a seamless blend of design, comfort, and convenience, just a short walk to The CAMP and The LAB. The thoughtfully designed open-concept floor plan features an abundance of natural light, brand-new interior paint, recessed lighting, and beautiful oak flooring. The designer kitchen showcases shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast bar overlooking the backyard. The spacious primary suite features a private bathroom with a Carrera marble shower, glass enclosure. Two additional bedrooms and a generously sized full bathroom provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Step outside to a generous backyard featuring a covered, illuminated patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The property also offers fresh landscaping, a welcoming covered front porch, air conditioning, and a two-car garage with ample storage, built-in cabinetry, and laundry.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26209589
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,294 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.158 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1960
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 22
Building
- Year built
- 1960
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Accessibility features
- Parking, Accessible Approach With Ramp
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Corner Lot, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Newport Mesa Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.3 mi |
| Monte Vista Independent Study (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 7–12 | 0.5 mi |
| ACCESS County Community (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa | K–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Orange County Special Education (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa | K–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.7 mi |
| Paularino Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.8 mi |
| Costa Mesa High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 7–12 | 0.9 mi |
| Back Bay High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 9–12 | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,699,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,699,999
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:01 | $1,699,999 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Costa Mesa
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
29 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 12:42 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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