1249 Watson Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3 bd 2 ba 1,353 sqft Built 1957 Lot 6,375 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,310,000
Apr 8, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Sold | $1,310,000 | CRMLS |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Relisted | $1,268,000 | CRMLS |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Listing removed | — | CRMLS |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Price changed | $1,268,000 | CRMLS |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Price changed | $1,386,000 | CRMLS |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Relisted | $1,325,000 | CRMLS |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Listing removed | — | CRMLS |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Sold | $952,500 | CRMLS |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Listed | $950,000 | CRMLS |
| Dec 30, 1986 | Sold | $134,500 | Public Record |
| Aug 3, 1972 | Sold | $25,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,467 | $1,252,733 | $1,336,200 | $15,013 |
| 2024 | $83,467 | $1,252,733 | $1,336,200 | $11,033 |
| 2023 | $87,823 | $164,554 | $252,377 | $3,563 |
| 2022 | $86,101 | $161,328 | $247,429 | $3,393 |
| 2021 | $84,413 | $158,165 | $242,578 | $3,264 |
| 2020 | $83,548 | $156,543 | $240,091 | $3,219 |
| 2019 | $81,910 | $153,474 | $235,384 | $3,150 |
| 2018 | $80,304 | $150,465 | $230,769 | $3,087 |
| 2017 | $78,730 | $147,515 | $226,245 | $3,040 |
| 2016 | $77,187 | $144,622 | $221,809 | $2,980 |
| 2015 | $76,028 | $142,450 | $218,478 | $2,951 |
| 2014 | $74,539 | $139,660 | $214,199 | $2,888 |
| 2013 | $74,203 | $139,028 | $213,231 | $2,794 |
| 2012 | $72,749 | $136,301 | $209,050 | $2,711 |
| 2011 | $71,323 | $133,628 | $204,951 | $2,649 |
| 2010 | $70,790 | $132,630 | $203,420 | $2,611 |
| 2009 | $70,959 | $132,946 | $203,905 | $2,590 |
| 2008 | $69,568 | $130,339 | $199,907 | $2,517 |
| 2007 | $68,204 | $127,784 | $195,988 | $2,455 |
Property facts
Year built
1957
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,353 sqft
Lot size
6,375 sqft
ZIP code
92626
City
Costa Mesa
Street
Watson Ave
Coordinates
33.68065, -117.91046
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,330
Gross rental yield
3.97%
Implied cap rate
2.58%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1249 Watson Ave last sell?
1249 Watson Ave most recently sold on Apr 8, 2024 for $1,310,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1249 Watson Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1249 Watson Ave (year 2025) is $1,336,200 with $15,013 in property tax.
How does 1249 Watson Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.0% above the last sale price of $1,310,000.
When was 1249 Watson Ave built?
1249 Watson Ave was built in 1957.
How does 1249 Watson Ave compare to others on Watson Ave?
We track 2 other properties on Watson Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Watson Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1249 Watson Ave?
1249 Watson Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,353 sqft, 6,375 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1249 Watson Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1249 Watson Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1249 Watson Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1249 Watson Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.6%
Implied 1-yr
+14.6%
2026 Q2
$1.84M
2026 Q3
$1.89M
ZIP 92626 — Median Price History + Forecast
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