Costa Mesa, CA 92627 131 E 21st Street

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Presented By: Scott Gerard with Gerard Properties Inc.; 714-345-4223
  • MLS# OC26116869
  • 06/03/2026
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  • Baths • 1
  • SQFT • 3,704
  • Garage • 6

Home Details

Rare pride-of-ownership 5-unit investment opportunity located in highly desirable Eastside Costa Mesa. Offered for sale for the first time in approximately 27 years, this well-maintained asset occupies an expansive approximately 15,746 square foot lot and features a unique low-density cottage-style layout with lots of attractive features and benefits. Improvements include a freestanding 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence positioned at the front of the property, along with four additional units located within two separate residential buildings at the rear. Unit mix consists of two 1-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units. A defining characteristic of the offering is its abundance of private outdoor space. The front residence enjoys a large enclosed front yard with white picket vinyl fence and private rear yard, while each remaining unit benefits from its own yard, patio, or outdoor living area. This residential environment has contributed to strong tenant retention and consistent rental demand over many years. Residents enjoy amenities seldom found in comparable investment properties, including six enclosed garages, five equipped with automatic openers, in-unit washer and dryer hookups, and off-street parking for approximately eight vehicles. One garage is currently leased separately, generating additional monthly income. Generous parking, private outdoor areas, and thoughtful site design further enhance long-term resident appeal. From an operational standpoint, ownership benefits from a favorable utility structure. Gas and electricity are separately metered with no house gas or electric meters, helping reduce operating costs. Each residence is equipped with its own water heater, with residents responsible for individual gas consumption. Operating expenses remain straightforward and consist primarily of water, trash service, property taxes, insurance, landscaping, and professional management. Eastside Costa Mesa continues to rank among Orange County's most desirable rental markets, driven by its proximity to Newport Beach, major employment centers, premier shopping, dining, and coastal recreation. Convenient access to Newport Boulevard and the 55 Freeway further strengthens location appeal. This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a quality multifamily investment in one of Southern California's most sought-after rental submarkets.
Presented By: Scott Gerard with Gerard Properties Inc.; 714-345-4223

Interior Features for 131 E 21st Street

Other Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/NNo
Common Walls1 Common Wall
FlooringCarpet, Tile
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesAll Bedrooms Down
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Stories1

Other Rooms

Entry Level1

General for 131 E 21st Street

AccessibilitySafe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking, Accessible Doors
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
CityCosta Mesa
Community FeaturesBiking, Park, Sidewalks
ContingencyNone
CoolingNone
CountyOrange
DirectionsNewport Blvd and 21st St
ElectricStandard
Electric Expense
Entry Location1
Fuel Expense
Garage Spaces6
Garage Y/NYes
Gross Income172440
HOANo
HOA Fee$
HeatingWall Furnace
Insurance Expense2418
Land Lease Y/NNo
LevelsOne
Listing TermsCash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Submit
Lot Size Square Feet15746
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaC5 - East Costa Mesa
Net Operating Income142769
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total5
Operating Expense29671
Pool FeaturesNone
PostalCityCOSTA MESA
Property Attached Y/NYes
Property Sub Type AdditionalApartment
Property SubtypeApartment
Property TypeResidential Income
Rent Control Y/NYes
RoofShingle
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Special Listing ConditionsStandard
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameEastside Central (ECCM)
Tax Lot241
Tenant PaysElectricity, Gas
Trash Expense0
UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Sewer Expense2735
Year Built1961
Year Built SourcePublic Records

Exterior for 131 E 21st Street

Building Area Total3704
Lot Features0-1 Unit/Acre
Lot Size Acres0.3615
Lot Size Area15746
Lot Size SourcePublic Records
Number of Buildings3
Number of Separate Electric Meters5
Number of Separate Gas Meters5
Number of Separate Water Meters1
Parking FeaturesDoor-Single, Driveway, Garage, One Space
Private PoolNo
Total Parking8
Water SourcePublic

Additional Details

Price History

Schools

High School Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Middle School N/A
Elementary School Big Hollow Elementary School

Josh Russell

Realtor®
Price $3,490,000
MLS#OC26116869
List Date 06/03/2026
Property Type Multi-Family
Phone 415.602.7481
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