What is the median price for Multifamily Properties in Costa Mesa?

The median price for Multifamily Properties in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,972,500 based on 66 recent closed sales.

Is the Costa Mesa market hot for multifamily properties?

The Costa Mesa multifamily properties market is currently cold with 2.8 months of supply and 2.8 closed sales per month.

How do I get an appraisal for a multifamily properties in Costa Mesa?

Call (909) 266-0644, text (909) 566-2866, or schedule online at ScheduleAppraisal.com. Certified residential appraisals start at $350.

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Multifamily Properties Market Report — Costa Mesa, CA

Median price $1,972,500 with a cold market, 66 closed sales, and 2.8 months of supply.

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Market Summary

$1,972,500

Median Price

$976.3/sf

Median PSF

18.1%

Price Change

Cold

Market Temperature

2.8 mo

Absorption Rate

📈 Buyer

Market Type

What's Your Multifamily Properties Worth in Costa Mesa?

Based on 66 recent closed sales, a typical multifamily properties in Costa Mesa falls in this range:

$1,479,375 – $2,465,625

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Supply & Demand

Activity

Active listings: 91

Pending: 17

Closed / month: 2.8

Market balance: Buyer Strong

Recommendation

Use recent multifamily properties sales to price for a cold market in Costa Mesa.

Review pending count and active supply before making price or offer timing decisions in this cold segment.

Inventory

Active

Pending

Closed 30d

Closed 90d

$1,972,500

Median Active Price

Avg Days Active

Monthly Trend Chart

$5,633,295

25-07

$1,805,000

25-09

$1,900,000

25-10

$2,037,500

25-11

$1,675,000

25-12

$2,335,000

26-01

$1,620,000

26-02

$1,995,000

26-03

$2,125,000

26-04

$1,425,000

26-05

$2,542,500

Multifamily property in Costa Mesa is shaped by both local rental demand and investor expectations around income stability, unit mix, and repositioning upside. Across the Inland Empire, buyers tend to look beyond the headline price and focus on occupancy, rent comparability, maintenance burden, and whether the property offers believable operational improvement.

For Multifamily Investors in Costa Mesa

Multifamily investment in Costa Mesa demands attention to gross rent multiplier (GRM), cap rate, and unit-level income analysis. Comparable sales should match on unit count, condition class, and occupancy profile — a renovated 4-unit building with 100% occupancy is not comparable to a deferred-maintenance duplex at 75% occupancy.

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Multifamily Properties FAQ

What should investors watch first in Costa Mesa multifamily comps?

For multifamily assets in Costa Mesa, investors usually focus on unit mix, gross income potential, condition, parking, and deferred maintenance before they look at headline price. Sales are most comparable when the rent profile and operational upside are similar.

Is price per unit or price per square foot more useful for multifamily?

Both matter, but neither stands alone. In Costa Mesa, price per unit helps frame investor behavior while price per square foot can reveal efficiency and building quality. The best reading comes from using both alongside rents and occupancy context.

Do renovated units change multifamily value materially in Costa Mesa?

Yes. Renovated interiors, improved common areas, and cleaner operating history can lift value if local rents support the repositioning story. In Inland Empire submarkets like Costa Mesa, buyers usually pay for believable upside, not just cosmetic work.

Why are small duplex and fourplex sales inconsistent?

Smaller multifamily properties often trade with both investors and owner-occupants, which can widen the pricing range. In Costa Mesa, that means comp selection should respect who the likely buyer was and whether the sale reflected income logic or owner-user demand.

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Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with 17 years of experience serving the Inland Empire and greater Southern California. Lionel provides accurate, defensible valuations backed by CRMLS data and deep local market knowledge.

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