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420 Bucknell Road

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

3 beds
2 baths
1,360 sqft
7,486 sqft lot
$1,176 per sqft
1956 build
– on site

Welcome to this fabulous Cinderella Home, ideally situated in the highly sought-after College Park neighborhood. This home offers an abundance of natural light thanks to its open-concept layout, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. As you enter through the living room, you'll immediately be captivated by the seamless flow into the dining area, kitchen, and expansive backyard. The kitchen is truly a standout, featuring an island with extra storage, top-of-the-line Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances, beautiful quartz countertops, and an abundance of new cabinetry. A charming farmhouse sink overlooks the vast backyard, adding both functionality and a touch of elegance. The bathrooms are beautifully designed with stylish, designer tile in showers and flooring. But it’s the backyard that will truly steal the show. Offering ample space to expand, the property provides endless possibilities for adding a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, or even an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). This home is the original floor plan as 2384 Fordham before it was expanded and sold for $2,415,000. With this lot being 280 sq. ft. larger, you have the opportunity to further expand and enhance the home and adding outdoor entertainment, building equity in the process. The location of this home is simply unbeatable, with convenient access to shops, dining, schools, and recreational amenities, making it a perfect place to call home.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Linda Hartman / RE/MAX Fine Homes / 949-644-2144

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 14, 2025 •

MLS# NP25052733 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1956
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Total Number Of Units:

1
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Foundation:

Raised
Structure Type:

House
Exterior Features:

Lighting, Rain Gutters
Stories Total:

1
Entry Level:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Concrete, Patio Open
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
Levels:

One
Entry Location:

Front
Kitchen Features:

Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters
Eating Area:

Dining Room, In Kitchen, See Remarks
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
Flooring:

Tile, Vinyl
Room Type:

All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Dining Room, Wood Burning
Laundry:

Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Stackable, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1360.00

Location

Directions:

Harbor Blvd, left on Fair Dr, Left on Carnegie, Right on Bucknell
Latitude:

33.66472900
Longitude:

-117.91719900

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features:

Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
Lot Size Area:

7486.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.1719
Lot Size SqFt:

7486.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

None
Sprinklers:

Yes
Security Features:

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

639.05
Tax Tract:

2750
Tax Lot:

9

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bathroom Features:

Shower, Quartz Counters
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

14142202
Showings Begin:

2025-03-13

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

COLPAR
Elementary School:

College Park
Middle School:

Costa Mesa
Middle School:

COSMES
High School:

Costa Mesa
High School:

COSMES
High School District:

Newport Mesa Unified

The Community

Subdivision:

College Park Cinderella (COLC)
Subdivision:

College Park Cinderella (COLC)
Neighborhood:

College Park
Features:

Curbs, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Unknown

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Attached Carport, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, RV Potential
Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,600,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,567
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$440
Utilities	$137 See report
Total	$9,144/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/13/25 Mar 13, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$1,600,000	33.3%
9/9/24 Sep 9, 2024	Price Changed	BRIDGE
8/1/24 Aug 1, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIDGE

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This house located in College Park, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is currently for sale for $1,600,000. 420 Bucknell Road is a 1,360 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 34 days. 420 Bucknell Road is in the College Park neighborhood of Costa Mesa and has a WalkScore® of 57, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of College Park Elementary School and Costa Mesa High School.

Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and RE/MAX Fine Homes. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 00:03 on Apr 16.

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