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Costa Mesa Homes For Sale $1,000,000–$1,500,000
The $1M–$1.5M range is the sweet spot of the Costa Mesa market. You’re getting real square footage, remodeled kitchens, and private yards — without pushing into Eastside’s premium territory. Most of what sells here sits in Mesa Verde and the Bird Streets, where mid-century bones meet modern finishes. Competition is real: well-priced turnkey homes in this bracket routinely draw multiple offers in the first week.
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What $1M–$1.5M Buys in Costa Mesa
At this price point you’re typically looking at 3–5 bedrooms, a private yard, and either a turnkey remodel or a well-maintained original with upside. Mesa Verde delivers the most consistent inventory here — especially the larger lots backing the golf course or the park trails in the Bird Streets. Eastside Costa Mesa (92627) at this range gets you into the Newport Beach border zone with top-rated NMUSD schools walking distance away. Central Costa Mesa occasionally surfaces fully remodeled single-family homes at the lower end of this bracket with strong investment fundamentals.
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Where These Homes Are
Mesa Verde (92626)
The core of this price range. Larger lots, mid-century and fully remodeled homes surrounding Mesa Verde Country Club. The Bird Streets pocket — Swan Drive and adjacent streets backing Fairview Park — sits squarely in this bracket.
View Mesa Verde Report »Eastside Costa Mesa (92627)
At $1M–$1.5M, Eastside offers Newport Beach proximity with walkability to 17th Street dining and top NMUSD schools. The most competitive sub-market in the city — expect multiple offers on well-priced homes.
View Eastside Report »Central Costa Mesa (92626)
Occasionally surfaces fully remodeled single-family homes at the lower end of this range. Strong freeway access, proximity to South Coast Plaza, and solid investment fundamentals for buyers thinking long term.
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Properties For Sale In Costa Mesa Priced Between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000
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