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5-Unit Cottage-Style Apartment Building

131 E 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

For Sale
$3,490,000

A five-residence property with private outdoor areas, enclosed garages, and separately metered gas and electricity.

Property Size3,704 SF
Lot Size0.36 Acres
Price / SF$942.22
Days on Market160

Property Features for 131 E 21st Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,704 SF
Total Parking Spaces 14
Lot size 0.36 Acres
Property subtype Apartment

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Units

Unit Mix 1 x 2BR/1BA, 2 x 1BR, 2 x 2BR
Multifamily Units 5
Individually Metered Utilities gas, electricity

Amenities

in-unit washer/dryer hookups
private yards

Building Details

Building Size 3,704 SF
Year Built 1961
Buildings 3
Listing Agency: Gerard Properties Inc.
Listed By: Scott Gerard · License #01004111
Source: Vasuteam
Added: Jun 3 Changed: Nov 8 Last Checked: Nov 8 at 5:43PM

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Built in 1961, this five-unit apartment property spans a 15,746-square-foot lot and contains 3,704 square feet of improvements. The site is arranged in a cottage-style configuration: a detached two-bedroom, one-bath home sits at the front, with four units in two buildings behind it. Private yards, patios, or other outdoor areas serve the residences. Parking amenities include six enclosed garages, five with automatic openers, plus off-street parking for approximately eight vehicles.

Gas and electricity are separately metered, and each residence has its own water heater. The property is in Eastside Costa Mesa, with access to Newport Boulevard and the 55 Freeway. Newport Beach, employment centers, shopping, dining, and coastal recreation are identified in the property information as nearby destinations.

Key Highlights

  • Five residences across three residential buildings
  • 15,746‑square‑foot lot with 3,704 square feet of improvements
  • Detached front home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom

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Lease Details

5
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,355
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 92627, CA

61,764
Population
23,286
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
42%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
6.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,651
Density / Sq Mi
$105,039
Median Household Income
$49,236
Median Earnings
$2,299
Median Rent
$1,074,900
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Apartment buildings in Orange County, CA

$385 Jul
$471 Aug
$526 Sep
$543 Oct

Properties on Market for Apartment buildings in Orange County

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Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - A five-residence property with private outdoor areas, enclosed garages, and separately metered gas and electricity.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 131 E 21st Street Costa Mesa, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,490,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five residences across three residential buildings; 15,746‑square‑foot lot with 3,704 square feet of improvements; Detached front home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
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