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Costa Mesa

Next door to Newport Beach without the coastal price tag. Costa Mesa mixes established neighborhoods like Mesa Verde and Eastside with a growing set of newer townhome communities near South Coast Metro.

Costa Mesa, California

What to know before buying in Costa Mesa

Eastside vs. Westside vs. Mesa Verde. Eastside Costa Mesa borders Newport and commands a premium; the Westside has seen new townhome and small-lot developments; Mesa Verde is the classic single-family neighborhood with larger lots near the golf course.

Newer attached homes. Small-lot and townhome communities are common here. They usually carry HOA dues and sometimes Mello-Roos; we show you the real monthly cost, not just the list price.

Commute and lifestyle. The 405 and 55 freeways, John Wayne Airport, and South Coast Plaza are minutes away, which is why many buyers who work across the county land here.

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