The Bird Streets is a Costa Mesa neighborhood named for its streets, each named after a bird species, that commands premium pricing despite its relatively modest size. As of June 14, 2026, The Bird Streets carries 6 active listings, an average of 51 days on market, an average price of $978.22 per square foot, and a median list price of $2,450,000, the second-highest median of any Costa Mesa niche community covered here.
The Bird Streets’ $2,450,000 median list price trails only Eastside Costa Mesa’s $2,570,000 among Costa Mesa’s niche communities, a premium that reflects the neighborhood’s established character and the consistent demand for its relatively limited stock of homes. With 6 active listings, inventory here is tighter than Costa Mesa’s larger neighborhoods.
Buyers drawn to The Bird Streets are typically seeking an established, premium neighborhood within Costa Mesa, comparable in price tier to Eastside Costa Mesa and Mesa Del Mar.
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The Bird Streets takes its name from its streets, each named after a different bird species, a naming convention found in several Southern California neighborhoods that has come to signal an established, desirable residential area.
The bird-themed street names give the neighborhood a distinct identity within Costa Mesa, and its $2,450,000 median list price, the second-highest of any Costa Mesa niche community covered here, reflects an established residential character that draws consistent demand. [INSERT: confirmed boundary definition and specific streets included in The Bird Streets, sourced from local listing history]
The Bird Streets’ housing stock and lot sizes likely reflect its established character and premium positioning, with homes that have seen updates and additions over the decades. [INSERT: confirmed typical lot size, square footage, and build-year range for The Bird Streets, sourced from county assessor records]
The Bird Streets’ $978.22 per-square-foot average sits in the middle of Costa Mesa’s range, close to Mesa Verde’s $979.95, even though its median list price ranks second-highest in the city. This combination suggests The Bird Streets’ premium comes partly from larger home sizes relative to its price point, rather than an exceptionally high per-square-foot rate.
The Bird Streets is managed by a homeowners association that maintains common areas, enforces architectural standards to preserve neighborhood character, and manages any shared amenities. HOA fees at The Bird Streets vary by property type and unit size. Buyers should request the current HOA financial statements, CC&Rs, and reserve fund status as part of their due diligence. Understanding HOA financial health is particularly important for communities with significant shared infrastructure such as community pools, fitness facilities, or large-scale landscaping programs.
The Bird Streets attracts Costa Mesa buyers who specifically value the combination of community-scale living and Costa Mesa’s broader lifestyle access. The community’s established residential community character makes it particularly appealing to buyers who are downsizing from larger single-family homes and want to simplify exterior maintenance while maintaining a residential feel rather than transitioning to a high-rise or generic apartment complex. Families with school-age children benefit from Newport-Mesa Unified School District assignments, specifically the Costa Mesa High School and Estancia High School pathway, which serves most of Costa Mesa’s residential areas.
Homes in The Bird Streets were built as part of a planned development with a defined set of floor plans, though individual owners have modified their units over time through permitted additions and interior reconfigurations. Standard floor plans at The Bird Streets range from [INSERT: smallest plan square footage] to [INSERT: largest plan square footage]. Most homes feature two-car garage parking, with some units offering additional driveway or community visitor parking. Buyers interested in specific floor plans should ask The Knight Group for a list of what has sold in The Bird Streets over the past 12 to 24 months to understand what plan types come available and at what price range.
The Bird Streets falls within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves both Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for grades K-12. Confirm the exact attendance boundary for a specific address with the district. [INSERT: confirmed elementary, middle, and high school assignment for The Bird Streets addresses]
Costa Mesa maintains its own fire department, Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue, with six stations citywide (source: City of Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue). As an established, fully built-out residential neighborhood, The Bird Streets’ wildfire-hazard profile is low. Buyers should pull the fire hazard severity zone disclosure for the specific address and get an insurance quote early given current California homeowners insurance market conditions.
The Mesa Water District provides water service to most of Costa Mesa, including The Bird Streets, drawing on local groundwater and imported supplies (source: Mesa Water District). Confirm the water provider for the specific address.
The Bird Streets’ climate is consistent with Costa Mesa’s broader inland-to-mid-city pattern: moderate marine layer influence, with mild year-round temperatures.
The Bird Streets sits within Costa Mesa’s residential core, with access to the city’s main arterials and the 405 and 55 freeways. [INSERT: confirmed specific location and nearest cross-streets for The Bird Streets]
Costa Mesa has one of Orange County’s most diverse dining scenes, centered on the Metro Pointe, Triangle Square, and South Coast Drive corridors. The 17th Street commercial district has developed as a restaurant and bar destination. South Coast Plaza provides unmatched luxury retail access, with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, and hundreds of brand and boutique retailers within one complex. The Lab and The Camp, adjacent lifestyle retail centers, anchor an outdoor dining and shopping district frequented by Costa Mesa residents.
Costa Mesa is one of the better-positioned cities in Orange County for multi-directional commuters, with direct access to the 405, 55, and 73 freeways. John Wayne Airport is immediately adjacent, with noise considerations for some residential areas near its approaches but significant convenience for frequent fliers. Irvine’s employment centers are 15 to 20 minutes east on the 405. Newport Beach’s business and financial district is 10 minutes west. Los Angeles is 45 to 60 minutes north.
The Bird Streets residents have direct access to Costa Mesa’s outdoor recreation infrastructure. 10 minutes to Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park accessible via PCH provide the primary beach destinations within or near Costa Mesa. Costa Mesa occupies a unique position in Orange County: a city with strong arts infrastructure, a vibrant dining scene, immediate proximity to Newport Beach, and residential prices that remain more accessible than its coastal neighbors. Parks within or adjacent to The Bird Streets include [INSERT: nearest park name], with additional county and state parks accessible within a 10 to 15-minute drive.
As of June 14, 2026, The Bird Streets carries 6 active listings, an average of 51 days on market, an average price of $978.22 per square foot, and a median list price of $2,450,000 (source: RubyHome MLS data, June 14, 2026).
The Bird Streets’ median list price of $2,450,000 is the second-highest of any Costa Mesa niche community covered here, below only Eastside Costa Mesa ($2,570,000) and above Mesa Del Mar ($2,325,000), Mesa Verde Inner Loop ($2,289,000), and Santa Ana Heights ($2,200,000). Its $978.22 per-square-foot average, by contrast, is mid-pack, just below Mesa Verde’s $979.95 and well below Mesa Verde Inner Loop’s $1,252.03.
With 6 active listings and a 51-day average days-on-market, The Bird Streets ties College Park’s inventory depth (6) but moves more slowly, College Park’s average is 40 days, placing The Bird Streets among the slower-moving niche communities alongside Mesa Verde Inner Loop (52 days) and Mesa Verde (54 days).
The Bird Streets’ established character and distinctive bird-themed street names drive demand from buyers seeking a premium, settled neighborhood within Costa Mesa, comparable in price tier to Eastside Costa Mesa and Mesa Del Mar but without direct coastal proximity.
Homes in The Bird Streets have historically traded in the range of $700,000 to $3M, though active listing prices at any given time reflect current market conditions and the specific floor plan, renovation level, and positioning within the community. Properties with view corridors, premium lot positions, or significant interior upgrades trade at the upper end of the community’s range, while standard-condition homes on interior lots represent the entry point. Buyers should request a detailed comparable sales analysis from The Knight Group before making any offer, as the The Bird Streets market is small enough that a few recent transactions can significantly influence perceived value.
Costa Mesa’s residential market reflects its position as the most accessible entry into the Newport Beach-adjacent coastal zone. Buyers who cannot afford Newport Beach prices but want the lifestyle adjacency find Costa Mesa’s residential market compelling. The city’s west-side neighborhoods, closest to Newport Harbor, trade at higher prices than east-side tracts near the 55 freeway. Costa Mesa’s strong rental demand, driven by proximity to OCC and the city’s employment centers, creates consistent investor interest in its condominium and townhome market alongside the owner-occupant buyer pool.
Costa Mesa attracts a diverse buyer pool. Young professionals and couples purchasing their first home find Costa Mesa more accessible than Newport Beach at comparable lifestyle proximity. Families value the Newport-Mesa Unified school district and the Estancia and Costa Mesa high school programs. Arts and entertainment professionals appreciate the city’s cultural infrastructure and dining scene. Investment buyers target the city’s robust rental market, particularly in condo communities near OCC and the South Coast Metro employment corridor.
Costa Mesa has historically appreciated at rates consistent with the broader coastal Orange County market, benefiting from its proximity to Newport Beach without carrying Newport Beach’s price ceiling. The city’s strong rental market supports consistent demand for income-producing properties. HOA-managed communities in Costa Mesa maintain strong owner-occupant ratios, which supports community quality and long-term price stability. Within The Bird Streets specifically, turnover tends to be lower than in open-market neighborhoods because residents who choose HOA-managed communities often have longer ownership horizons. This lower inventory turnover means that when a The Bird Streets home comes available, it faces significant buyer interest and typically does not remain on market for extended periods. Buyers who want to position themselves for off-market The Bird Streets opportunities should engage The Knight Group early, as the best transactions in tight communities like The Bird Streets often happen before a property is formally listed.
A portion of The Bird Streets’s residential transactions occur off-market or through agent-to-agent channels before formal MLS listing. The Knight Group’s active presence in Costa Mesa’s luxury community market and its access to Compass Private Exclusives provide buyers with a view of The Bird Streets inventory that does not appear on Zillow, Redfin, or other consumer portals. For buyers who are specifically targeting The Bird Streets as their community of choice, The Knight Group can provide proactive outreach to current residents who may be considering a move before they formally list their property.
Q: What is The Bird Streets in Costa Mesa?
A: The Bird Streets is a Costa Mesa neighborhood named for its streets, each named after a bird species, with the second-highest median list price of any Costa Mesa niche community covered here as of June 2026.
Q: How many homes are for sale in The Bird Streets right now?
A: As of June 14, 2026, The Bird Streets has 6 active listings with a median list price of $2,450,000 and an average of $978.22 per square foot (source: RubyHome MLS data, June 14, 2026).
Q: What schools serve The Bird Streets?
A: The Bird Streets falls within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for grades K-12. Confirm the exact attendance boundary for a specific address with the district.
Q: Why is The Bird Streets’ median price so high relative to its per-square-foot cost?
A: The Bird Streets’ $978.22 per-square-foot average is mid-pack for Costa Mesa, while its $2,450,000 median is the second-highest, suggesting the premium comes partly from larger home sizes rather than an exceptionally high per-square-foot rate.
Q: How does The Bird Streets compare to Eastside Costa Mesa?
A: The Bird Streets’ median price ($2,450,000) is close to but below Eastside Costa Mesa’s ($2,570,000), and its per-square-foot average ($978.22) is notably below Eastside’s ($1,203.72), reflecting Eastside’s additional coastal-proximity premium.
Q: Is The Bird Streets close to the beach?
A: The Bird Streets does not have the direct coastal proximity of Eastside or Westside Costa Mesa. [INSERT: confirmed distance from The Bird Streets to the nearest beach access]
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