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listing_id: CRNP26090779
status: Active
price: 5500
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1276
sqft_lot: 6290
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1955
property_type: Residential Lease
property_subtype: Single Family Residence for Rent
address: "1298 Watson"
city: Costa Mesa
state: CA
zip: 92626
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.6820953
lng: -117.912221
days_on_market: 14
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Kathy Fallon"
list_office: "Surterre Properties Inc."
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 01428911
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-05-05
transaction_type: rent
---

Home | Orange County | Costa Mesa | 92626 | 1298 Watson

1298 Watson, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

MLS: CRNP26090779 | Status: Active | Price: $5,500
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential Lease

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,276 6,290 1955

Remarks

Now available and move-in ready in the popular Halecrest neighborhood, known for it's safety, parks and wide streets. This beachy-modern single-story Costa Mesa home has been thoughtfully remodeled from top to bottom. Enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living with a spacious green backyard and covered patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round. This light-filled, open-concept layout offers both comfort and convenience, complemented by a 2-car garage and spacious driveway. Ideally located just minutes from the OC Fairgrounds, world-renowned beaches, premier shopping, dining, and major freeways (405 & 73), this home delivers the best of coastal Orange County living. Situated within the award-winning Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Gardener included.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRNP26090779
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 14

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Microwave, Other, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None
Style Craftsman, Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Newport-Mesa Unified
High School District Newport-Mesa Unified
HOA Fee $0

Rental Information

Feature Details
Rent Includes Gardener

Contact Information

Kathy Fallon
Surterre Properties Inc.
License #: 01428911
Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Killybrooke Elementary School public K-6 0.26 mi 7
Paularino Elementary School public K-6 0.54 mi 7
Costa Mesa High School public 7-12 0.86 mi 5
Early College High School public 9-12 0.92 mi 10
California Elementary School public K-6 0.99 mi 10
Harbor View Elementary School public K-6 0.99 mi 10
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School public K-6 0.99 mi 9
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School public 7-8 0.99 mi 5
Sonora Elementary School public K-6 1.00 mi 7
Maude B. Davis Elementary School public K-6 1.00 mi 9
Coastline Rop School public 9-12 1.01 mi N/A
Adams Elementary School public K-6 1.22 mi 8
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School public K-5 1.39 mi 6
College Park Elementary School public K-6 1.49 mi 6
Jim Thorpe Fundamental School public K-5 1.51 mi 5
Segerstrom High School public 9-12 1.52 mi 7
Orange County Special Education School public K-12 1.91 mi N/A
Access County Community School public K-12 1.91 mi 2
Estancia High School public 9-12 2.03 mi 6
Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp) public 10-12 2.09 mi N/A

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 05, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Kathy Fallon.