1603 Sea Horse Circle
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Listing broker / agent: Surterre Properties Inc. · Sara Legrand · 949-939-2231 · CRMLS
MLS # NP26222197 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 04:36 UTC
About this property
Tucked away in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa, South of 17th Street, this beautifully updated four-bedroom residence offers the perfect blend of modern style, comfort, and indoor-outdoor living. A dramatic vaulted ceiling, abundant natural light, wide-plank flooring, and a custom fireplace create a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you enter. The open-concept living and dining areas flow effortlessly into a thoughtfully updated kitchen featuring rich navy cabinetry, quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and designer lighting. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a dedicated home office. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with vaulted ceilings, a striking accent wall, and a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring dual sinks and a separate soaking tub. Outside, the private backyard is designed for year-round enjoyment, with low-maintenance landscaping, lush privacy hedges, ambient string lighting, and multiple areas for lounging, dining, and entertaining. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage, central air conditioning, and a desirable location within a charming four-home community. Just moments from the shops and restaurants of 17th Street, neighborhood parks, and the beaches of Newport Beach, this home offers the best of the Eastside lifestyle with the comfort and convenience of a thoughtfully designed retreat.
Property details
- MLS number
- NP26222197
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,315 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0895 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1989
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 2
Building
- Year built
- 1989
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Bar, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot size source
- Estimated
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Street Lights
- Association amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Management, Water
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $230.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Newport Mesa Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Heights Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.2 mi |
| Newport Harbor High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 9–12 | 0.4 mi |
| International School for Science and Culture (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa | K–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 7–8 | 0.7 mi |
| Mariners Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| Woodland Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | K–1 | 1.1 mi |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.6 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
- $2,195,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,195,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 14:27 | $2,195,000 |
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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
29 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 05:41 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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