286 Carefree, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- $1,450,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 1,623
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,450,000
- List Price
- $1,485,000
- Closing Date
- Feb 25, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- OC25276516
- Year Built
- 1989
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Sq. Ft
- 1,623
- Lot Size
- 2,874
- Acres
- 0.07
- Lot Location
- Back Yard, Landscaped, Paved
- Days on Market
- 39
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- Two Levels
- Neighborhood
- Carefree Lane
Property Description
Light-filled Eastside Costa Mesa home offering an ideal blend of open living spaces, updated finishes, and outdoor living — perfect for everyday family life and effortless entertaining. Step into an expansive living area framed by soaring high ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an airy, welcoming atmosphere for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The updated kitchen is thoughtfully designed for modern living, featuring contemporary finishes, generous work surfaces and brand-new appliances that make meal prep simple and enjoyable. A smooth flow from the kitchen into the main living and dining areas makes hosting effortless. Upstairs you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths. The extra-large primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spacious ensuite bath and a walk-in closet that offers substantial organization potential. Additional thoughtful storage is integrated throughout the home. Conveniences include an attached two-car garage with abundant storage capacity and driveway parking. Outdoors, the fenced yard provides a safe, private space for children and pets, plus a comfortable area for al fresco dining, summer barbecues and relaxing evenings under the stars — a real extension of the living space for entertaining and family fun. Located on the desirable Eastside, this residence enjoys close proximity to local golf courses, Irvine Ranch Market, and the Back Bay recreation area and trail network — perfect for weekend outings, fitness and nature pursuits. With its combination of bright, open interiors, contemporary kitchen upgrades, and a charming outdoor yard, this home is a true Costa Mesa gem.
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Additional Information
- HOA
- 300
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Association Amenities
- Management
- Appliances
- 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater, Washer
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Heat
- Central
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- View
- Neighborhood
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- School District
- Newport Mesa Unified
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 12
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Georgie Fenton (georgiefenton@msn.com) from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty.
Listing sold by Christine Morgan from Marterra Real Estate
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