273 Cecil Pl
Description
Buzz your guests in past the privacy...Welcome to your cool coastal 4-BD/3-BA rental retreat at 273 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa! This mid-century home embodies the epitome of Eastside Costa Mesa’s laid-back vibe, offering 2,195sqft of casual living space within a private pool home setting. A perfect blend of understated style and beachy comfort welcomes every guest who comes through its doors with tons of natural light and warm coastal breezes constantly streaming from multiple slider doors & picture windows.
Buzz your guests in past the privacy wood gate and dive into the large solar-heated pool, perfect for Southern California's endless summer days & nights. The private gated entry opens to a tropical grassy courtyard with a detached modern shed that can be used in different ways: a kids fun flex space, a separate office space, or just simply extra surfboard storage. Inside, the open sunny kitchen provides plentiful counter space, a wine fridge, and stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner gas stove/oven. Two spacious living areas, the dining area, and the bedroom hallway all face towards the entertainer’s backyard. Enjoy the year-round breezes and southern sun exposure of the super private pool backyard. The primary bedroom suite is at located at end of the home and features it's own quiet & private courtyard space accessed by sliding doors. Two guest bedrooms run along the hallway and share a bath complete with full shower/tub. A secluded 4th bedroom located near the front of the home offers unique privacy and flexibility for guests or as a home office and has it’s own entrance from the side yard plus an en-suite bath.
Additional amenities include an inside laundry room with gas hook-ups, hardwood floors throughout, whole house air-conditioning, two water heaters, gas fireplace, original mid-century built-ins, water-softening system, and custom garage storage system. Brand new interior paint. Monthly rent includes weekly gardening and pool service.
Listing Agent
![Claire Namdar]()
claire.namdar@compass.comP: (949)-413-7283
Property Details for 273 Cecil Place
Property Details for 273 Cecil Place
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | NP25179449 |
| Days on Market | 14 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 09/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: 12 Months |
| Furnished | - |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 AC / 7,720 SF |
| County | Orange County |
Location
Building Information for 273 Cecil Place
Property Information for 273 Cecil Place
- Lease Term: 12 Months
- Rent Includes: Gardener, Pool, Sewer, Trash Collection
- Pets: Allowed w/Restrictions
- Pets Allowed: Call
- Additional Rent For Pets: No
- Deposit Pets: $0
- Credit Amount: $40
- Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
- Transfer Fee: $0
- Deposit Security: $15,000
- Deposit Key: $0
- Deposit Other: $0
- Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Security Deposit
- Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
- Tax Tract Number: 516
- Tax Census Tract: 632.01
- Tax Lot: 304
- Accessibility Features: None, No Interior Steps
- Disability Access: No Interior Steps, None
- Assessments YN: No
- Assessments: None
- Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
- Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Softener
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener
- Interior Features: Storage, Unfurnished
- Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Main Level Bathrooms: 3
- Main Level Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom
- Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
- Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
- Laundry: Yes
- Laundry Features: Individual Room
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
- Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Gas
- Fireplace: FP in Family Room
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating: Forced Air
- Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
- Flooring Type: Stone, Wood
- Floor Coverings: Stone, Wood
- Flooring: Stone, Wood
- Entry Location: 1
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Structure Type: House
- View Description: None
- Pool Features: Private
- Pool Description: Private
- Pool: Private
- Pool Heat: Private
- Spa Features: None
- Spa Heat: N/K
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Levels: One
- Water: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Yes
- Parking Garage: Direct Entrance, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Open Other Spaces Total: 2
- Parking Garage Spaces: 2
- Carport Spaces: 0
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door
- Residential Styles: Detached
Property History for 273 Cecil Place
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | Closed SDMLS #NP25179449 | $9,000 | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Active Under Contract SDMLS #NP25179449 | — | |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Closed CLAW #NP25179449MR | $9,000 | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Pending / Back Up Offer CRMLS #NP25179449 | — | |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Pending / Back Up Offer CLAW #NP25179449MR | — | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Price Change CRMLS #NP25179449 | $9,000 | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Listed (Active) CLAW #NP25179449MR | $8,500 | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #NP25179449 | $8,500 | — |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #NP25179449 | $8,500 | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Closed CRMLS #S620964 | — | |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Sold CRMLS #S620964 | — | |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Closed CRMLS #S620964 | $3,750 | — |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Closed CLAW #S620964MR | $3,750 | — |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Pending / Back Up Offer CRMLS #S620964 | — | |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Pending / Back Up Offer CLAW #S620964MR | — | |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Hold CRMLS #S620964 | — | |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #S620964 | $4,200 | — |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Listed (Active) CLAW #S620964MR | $4,200 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2025 | Closed SDMLS #NP25179449 | $9,000 |
| 09/01/2025 | Active Under Contract SDMLS #NP25179449 | — |
| 09/01/2025 | Closed CLAW #NP25179449MR | $9,000 |
| 09/01/2025 | Pending / Back Up Offer CRMLS #NP25179449 | — |
| 09/01/2025 | Pending / Back Up Offer CLAW #NP25179449MR | — |
| 08/18/2025 | Price Change CRMLS #NP25179449 | $9,000 |
| 08/18/2025 | Listed (Active) CLAW #NP25179449MR | $8,500 |
| 08/18/2025 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #NP25179449 | $8,500 |
| 08/09/2025 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #NP25179449 | $8,500 |
| 08/31/2010 | Closed CRMLS #S620964 | — |
| 08/31/2010 | Sold CRMLS #S620964 | — |
| 08/30/2010 | Closed CRMLS #S620964 | $3,750 |
| 08/30/2010 | Closed CLAW #S620964MR | $3,750 |
| 08/30/2010 | Pending / Back Up Offer CRMLS #S620964 | — |
| 08/30/2010 | Pending / Back Up Offer CLAW #S620964MR | — |
| 06/13/2010 | Hold CRMLS #S620964 | — |
| 06/13/2010 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #S620964 | $4,200 |
| 06/13/2010 | Listed (Active) CLAW #S620964MR | $4,200 |
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Schools near 273 Cecil Place
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Woodland Elementary School PublicK to 2 | ||
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Public3 to 6 | ||
Horace Ensign Intermediate School Public7 to 8 | ||
Newport Harbor High School Public9 to 12 |
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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Claire Namdar, DRE #01351990
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