3281 Michigan Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Listing broker / agent: The L3 · Matthew Kanoudi · 714-655-6868 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26194091 · Last checked Oct 12, 2026 21:52 UTC
About this property
Located in the popular State Streets neighborhood of Mesa Verde, 3281 Michigan Avenue is a charming single story home offering nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, an exceptional amount of space for a single level home in this neighborhood. Continuously owned and cared for by the same family for 28 years, the home sits on a corner lot surrounded by mature professionally designed landscaping and a fully enclosed private yard. A white picket fence, stone wall, custom flagstone walkway and covered front porch create an inviting approach, while updated exterior siding and paint complete the curb appeal. Inside, the home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a comfortable floor plan highlighted by a permitted rear addition that creates an expansive great room with French doors and enlarged windows. This flexible space can function as a second family room, playroom, home office or additional entertaining area. The main living room features a fireplace and large bay window with built in seating, while the remodeled kitchen opens directly to the dining area and features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, undercabinet lighting, stainless steel KitchenAid appliances and a downdraft cooktop ventilation system that maintains an open sightline into the dining room. Custom built in dining cabinetry provides additional storage, while wood look flooring runs continuously throughout the main living areas. Down the hall are three spacious bedrooms, a full guest bathroom with marble countertop and custom cabinetry, and a primary suite with walk in closet and private bathroom featuring a stone tile shower. Additional features include recessed lighting, dual pane vinyl windows, extensive storage, direct interior access to the attached garage, built in garage storage, upgraded electrical panel, newer attic fan and completely replaced attic insulation. The private backyard is surrounded by privacy fencing and an eight foot split face block wall and features an oversized stone patio, covered patio area, mature landscaping and a 10 by 12 storage shed. The generous side yard also offers potential for RV or boat storage. Recent improvements include a brand new roof and fresh interior paint. All of this in Mesa Verde, one of Costa Mesa’s most sought after communities, known for its strong sense of community, neighborhood events, beautiful parks, nearby shopping and dining, the private Mesa Verde Country Club, and great freeway access.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26194091
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,988 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1515 acres
- Year built
- 1962
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 32
Building
- Year built
- 1962
- Year built source
- Estimated
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Attic, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Attic
- Cooling
- Whole House Fan, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Newport Mesa Unified
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | K–6 | 0.2 mi |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 7–8 | 0.3 mi |
| Early College High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 9–12 | 0.7 mi |
| Killybrooke Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 0.8 mi |
| Adams Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.2 mi |
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Fountain Valley Elementary · Fountain Valley | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Fountain Valley Elementary · Fountain Valley | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Paularino Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | Not reported | 1.5 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
- $1,749,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,849,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,849,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-22 07:34 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:53 | $1,749,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Costa Mesa
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
14 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-12 22:43 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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