1081 Tulare Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
About This Home
Welcome to 1081 Tulare Dr, a fully reimagined single-level home offering timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, & a rare 3-car garage. A mature Manzanillo olive tree, James Hardie Artisan siding, Arto brick veneer, custom gates, top-cast concrete, & designer landscaping create stunning curb appeal. Inside, vaulted ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, solid-core shaker doors, custom White Oak millwork, designer brass hardware, & a Venetian plaster fireplace create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, Taj Mahal quartzite counters & a full-height backsplash, stainless steel Café appliances, designer lighting, a Venetian plaster hood, bifold serving window, & expansive bifold doors creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite offers custom White Oak pocket doors, backyard access, & a spa-inspired bath featuring designer tile, a custom White Oak vanity, Kohler soaking tub, brass fixtures, & curated finishes throughout. Additional upgrades include a custom mudroom, new electrical, HVAC, a high-efficiency furnace, a tankless water heater, an epoxy-coated 3-car garage, new garage doors, & brand new ultra quiet Chamberlain garage door openers. The private backyard features a Taj Mahal quartzite outdoor bar, Horizon Stone retaining wall, mature landscaping, side-yard parking, & exceptional privacy. Ideally located near South Coast Plaza, parks, dining, shopping, & Orange County beaches, this home delivers the very best of Costa Mesa living.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Garage
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room,All Bedrooms Down,Bedroom on Main Level
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,884 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 41211205
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Lot size: 7,100 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Orange County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,087 | $121,044 |
| Home Insurance * | $196 | $2,352 |
| Property Taxes | $2,020 | $24,240 |
| Electricity | $403 | $4,847 |
| Total | $12,706 | $152,472 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 |
| 2025-10-14 | Sold | $1,230,000 |
| 2025-10-10 | Pending sale | $1,299,998 |
| 2025-09-08 | Contingent | $1,299,998 |
| 2025-08-12 | Price change | $1,299,998 |
| 2025-07-24 | Listed for sale | $1,399,880 |
| 2025-03-27 | Listing removed | $5,200 |
| 2025-03-13 | Price change | $5,200 |
| 2024-12-02 | Listed for rent | $5,000 |
| 2009-03-02 | Sold | $520,000 |
| 2008-12-21 | Price change | $599,900 |
| 2008-10-27 | Price change | $699,900 |
| 2008-06-19 | Listed for sale | $749,900 |
| 2006-06-26 | Sold | $725,000 |
| 2001-04-11 | Sold | $329,000 |
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