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The walkable cottage-and-bungalow district east of Newport Boulevard around 17th Street, one of Costa Mesa's most sought-after and character-rich neighborhoods.
Direct answer
The walkable cottage-and-bungalow district east of Newport Boulevard around 17th Street, one of Costa Mesa's most sought-after and character-rich neighborhoods. Located near 17th St & Orange Ave. For the current on-the-ground read, reach Ratowsky Group directly.
Last updated 2026-07-06
Market snapshot
We don’t publish Eastside Costa Mesa statistics until the MLS boundary for this community is verified — insufficient verified Eastside Costa Mesa-level data, and citywide numbers would mislead here. Ask Craig and Justin for the current Eastside Costa Mesa read.
Median sale price
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Closed, last 6 months
Median days on market
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List to close, sold
Active listings
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Currently on market
Median price / sq ft
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Closed sales
Homes sold (6 mo)
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Closed, trailing 6 months
Sale-to-list ratio
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Median close vs list
Months of supply
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Inventory vs absorption
Median list price
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Active inventory
Live Eastside Costa Mesa market data appears here from the MLS. For the current, address-level read, ask Craig and Justin.
Figures reflect active and recently closed listings in Eastside Costa Mesa, drawn from California Regional Multiple Listing Service data. They are market statistics, not appraisals, and not legal, tax, or financial advice. Ratowsky Group are licensed real estate professionals, not appraisers, lenders, attorneys, or tax advisors. Market conditions change, and a specific property can differ significantly from any median. Verify permits, association documents, insurance, and tenancy status for any specific property, and confirm valuation, financing, and tax questions with the appropriate licensed professional. For a read on a particular home, reach Craig or Justin Ratowsky at 714-336-5682. Craig Ratowsky DRE #00608046, Justin Ratowsky DRE #02026158. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Location
17th St & Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
Schools
Eastside Costa Mesa feeds the Newport-Mesa Unified schools below; the western edge can differ, so verify by address.
Elementary (K-6)
Kaiser Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10) / Woodland Elementary (paired K-2) · Newport-Mesa USD
Middle
Horace Ensign Intermediate (GreatSchools 8/10) · Newport-Mesa USD
High (9-12)
Newport Harbor High School (GreatSchools 9/10) · Newport-Mesa USD
School attendance areas are assigned by address and change over time; larger villages span several schools, so confirm the current elementary, middle, and high assignment for a specific address with the district. Ratings and scores come from GreatSchools and CAASPP and are not a representation of school quality.
Local brief
This is Ratowsky Group's short-form brief on Eastside Costa Mesa: the positioning above is the verified summary we publish, and the deeper read stays personal.
For a private read on this neighborhood, the contact form at the bottom of this page goes directly to Justin and Craig.
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