Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of Mesa Verde’s coveted Inner Loop, 1696 Palau Place offers the perfect mix of comfort, character, and potential. This single-story home features 3 spacious bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room—ideal as a home office or 4th bedroom—and 2 full bathrooms across 1,776 sq. ft. of living space. Sitting on a generous 8,319 sq. ft. lot, it provides plenty of room for expansion and the opportunity for a creative buyer to add their own style and vision. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors throughout, a warm gas fireplace in the living room, and a chef’s kitchen fully remodeled in 2019—showcasing Viking appliances, quartz countertops, a large island, and modern finishes. A 200-amp electrical panel installed in 2020 ensures the home is ready for today’s lifestyle. Living in Mesa Verde means more than just a great location—you’ll enjoy close proximity to Mesa Verde Country Club, Costa Mesa Golf Course, top-rated schools, and local parks, along with a neighborhood that celebrates community with festive 4th of July gatherings, Halloween fun, and a cherished Christmas parade. Move-in ready with plenty of potential for personalization, this home is a rare find in one of Costa Mesa’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Under contract
Listing Provided by:
Mike Garcia DRE #01936372 714363-8345,
Circle Real Estate,
Brian Loyola DRE #01428565,
Circle Real Estate
$1,695,000
1696 Palau Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3beds
1,776sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
8,319 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$954/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceSingle-story homeLarge islandPeaceful cul-de-sacQuartz countertopsViking appliancesSpacious bedrooms
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Listing Provided by:
Mike Garcia DRE #01936372 714363-8345,
Circle Real Estate,
Brian Loyola DRE #01428565,
Circle Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25188167
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Den, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Granite Counters, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,776 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Public, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Floor Level
- Patio & porch: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,319 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Walkstreet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 13927108
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $954/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $892,413
- Annual tax amount: $10,400
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Stainless steel Kitchen Appliances
- Exclusions: Third-party home Staging set not included in the sale
- Road surface type: Paved
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