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956 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627

3beds
2baths
1,040sqft
$1,299,000
$1,249price/sqft
$8,756/moest. monthly cost
$350,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 956 W Wilson Street, a well-cared-for and truly loved home set on a spacious corner lot in one of Westside Costa Mesa’s most community-friendly neighborhoods. Move-in ready and full of warmth, this home offers a great blend of comfort, charm, and lifestyle with ocean breezes, an oversized driveway, and a large backyard made for enjoying Costa Mesa’s indoor-outdoor living. Thoughtful updates over the years include dutch doors, updated windows, HVAC, remodeled kitchen and baths, upgraded lighting, new flooring, a newer garage door, and backyard improvements including patio flatwork and vinyl fencing. Inside, the home feels bright, clean, and inviting, with an easy-flowing layout, spacious living and dining areas, and a kitchen with timeless finishes and upgraded appliances. Natural light pours throughout the home, creating a fresh and comfortable feel from the moment you walk in. Outside, the covered patio, large backyard, and generous corner-lot setting offer plenty of space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the coastal breeze. Located just minutes from Canyon Park, Fairview Park, local coffee shops, great dining, and a quick bike ride to the beach, this is the kind of home and neighborhood people hope to find in Costa Mesa. Friendly, convenient, and full of community feel, 956 W Wilson is a special opportunity to own a move-in ready home in an awesome Westside location.

Getting Around

52
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
35
TransitSome Transit
68
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
6/10
Estancia High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1954

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: 6 Burner Stove,Dishwasher,Gas Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: In Garage

Bathroom

  • Features: Separate Shower,Tub Shower

Bedroom

  • Features: All Bedrooms Down

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Granite Counters,All Bedrooms Down
  • Door features: French Doors
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Granite Counters

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 42235332
  • Special condition: Standard,Trust

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: Front
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
  • Spa features: None
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,500 sqft
  • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre,Back Yard,Corner Lot,Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Driveway,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Orange County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,568$78,816
Home Insurance *$124$1,488
Property Taxes $1,666$19,992
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$8,756$105,072
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$300,205/yr
40% on housing$262,680/yr
45% on housing$233,493/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.6%
8.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,249This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 92627$722
Orange County$768

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 92627$1,021
Orange County$707

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

DateEventPrice
2026-04-20Listed for sale$1,299,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKendra Fisher
BrokerageTorelli Realty

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