184 Fairwinds
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Listing broker / agent: RE/MAX INNOVATIONS · Sandar West · 909-816-3257 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26230575 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:45 UTC
About this property
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET SINCE 1987! PRICED $100,000 BELOW RECENT APPRAISED VALUE! Opportunities like this don't come along often. Discover the incredible potential of this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom tri-level home offering 1,522 square feet of living space in the highly desirable Fairview Village community of Costa Mesa, where homes rarely become available! Offered at just $730,000, compared to a recent appraised value of $830,000, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream home or investors seeking their next project. Bring your imagination, creativity, and personal touch! This home is a blank canvas waiting for your vision. With some TLC and thoughtful updates, you can transform this hidden gem into something truly special. Whether you're looking to customize a home to your own taste or unlock its investment potential, the possibilities are exciting! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Enjoy an unbeatable Costa Mesa location just blocks from Orange Coast College, the OC Fair & Event Center, and the popular Orange County Market Place. Minutes from Newport Beach, Balboa Peninsula, South Coast Plaza, fabulous shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient freeway access. Experience the best of Orange County living right at your doorstep! TRUST SALE. PROPERTY SOLD STRICTLY "AS-IS." Seller will not make any repairs. This property offers a unique opportunity for buyers who recognize the value of location, potential, and the chance to make a home truly their own. RARE AVAILABILITY! EXCEPTIONAL POTENTIAL! INCREDIBLE VALUE! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of desirable Fairview Village at a price that reflects an exciting opportunity. Bring your vision and make this hidden gem shine!
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26230575
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Townhouse
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,522 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0353 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1979
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1979
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Interior features
- Balcony, Breakfast Area, Multiple Staircases, All Bedrooms Up
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Patio
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $450.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
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 |
|---|---|---|
| College Park Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.2 mi |
| Costa Mesa High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 7–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Monte Vista Independent Study (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 7–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Sonora Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.1 mi |
| Back Bay High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.2 mi |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.4 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
- $730,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $730,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 22:57 | $730,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Costa Mesa
Active residential homes for sale in Costa Mesa, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
37 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-11-14 20:09 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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