Paxton
Studio - 3 Beds
$2,788 - $12,026
$6,850 /month
281 Mesa Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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What This House Offers
Very charming 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom + loft home in a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Eastside Costa Mesa. This lovely detached home features travertine floor... throughout the first level, plantation shutters, a main floor bedroom, kitchen with breakfast nook, and an upstairs laundry room. The primary suite features double-door entry, oval soaking tub with separate shower stall, and a large walk-in closet. Both upper level bedrooms come with mirrored closet doors and balcony access overlooking the front yard. Attached two car garage has ample storage space. This pleasant home is centrally located and just across the street from the Santa Ana Country Club and near beautiful Upper Newport Bay. MLS# WS26131731
Unit
- $6,850 / month
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2108 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Carpet
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Tile Floors
281 Mesa Dr is a single-family home for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$6,850
- Garage Attached
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Home Details
Views
- Neighborhood Views
Home Design
- Built in 1999
- Single Family Detached Home
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- Den with Fireplace
- Loft
- Plantation Shutters
- Family Room
- 2108 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Tile Countertops
- Gas Cooktop
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Tile
- Stone
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Soaking Tub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
- 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Tile Bathroom Countertop
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Outdoor Features
- Rain Gutters
- Exterior Lighting
Lot Details
- 3311 Sq Ft Lot
- No Common Walls
- Private Yard
- Cul-De-Sac
- Back Yard
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Water Heater
- Public Water Source
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $6,850
- 24-Month Minimum Lease Term
- Available 2026-06-16
- Tax Lot 3
- Tax Tract Number 15855
- Assessor Parcel Number 43943109
- Rent includes gardener, association dues
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Eastside North Subdivision
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Destination Address
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Get In Touch
Property Address: 281 Mesa Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Listed by
CRYSTAL YOUNG | Resound PropertiesPhone Number: (626) 863-2221
Copyright 2026 © California Regional MLS. All rights reserved.
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit20 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
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Active74 / 100
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Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
12 min Drive
Commuter Rail
14 min Drive
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
4 min Drive
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
29 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Woodland Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Newport Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Private
Horace Ensign Intermediate
Grades 6-8
Public
Irvine International Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
Newport Harbor High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Sebo Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Orange Coast College
Drive: 7 min (3 mi)
UC Irvine
Drive: 10 min (4.5 mi)
The Art Inst., Orange County
Drive: 9 min (4.5 mi)
Coastline Community College
Drive: 11 min (6.2 mi)
Discover East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 281 Mesa Dr proximity to The Ranch at Newport Bay, Country Club Plaza, and Delmar Court. The Ranch at Newport Bay is 0.5 miles away, and Country Club Plaza is within a 12 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 281 Mesa Dr are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, UCI Arboretum, and Environmental Nature Center.
Airports
Living in East Side Costa Mesa provides easy access to John Wayne/Orange County, located just 4 minutes from 281 Mesa Dr. Another nearby airport is Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 22.9 miles away.
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