What are the different types of commercial real estate?

Commercial real estate is a broad category that includes a high variety of space types designed to meet the needs of various industries of the local economy and their specialized subsectors, as presented in our real estate 101 guide to types of commercial real estate . However, there are three main categories that you are most likely to come across: office, retail, and industrial space . Modern office space is typically organized over large floor plates bound by high ceilings and large windows for an abundance of natural light and is located in transit-oriented developments with good access to multiple modes of transportation, so as to facilitate employee commute. The Costa Mesa commercial real estate market incorporates 9,337,514 square feet of office space across 93 buildings. Office buildings can also accommodate coworking spaces , which are shared office options that typically cater to the needs of small, startup businesses that require flexible workspaces, a concentration of amenities, and services that can be accessed on an occasional or short-term basis. In Costa Mesa, the coworking segment of the commercial real estate market incorporates about 15,195 square feet. Retail space includes shopping malls, department stores, street retail, or specialty stores dedicated to a narrow range of products. Such properties are typically located in high foot-traffic and/or car traffic areas, to facilitate customer access. The Costa Mesa commercial real estate market includes 6,045,842 square feet of retail space in a variety of settings. Industrial property most often serves businesses operating in manufacturing or logistics and generally consists of large open spaces located within good access to roads, railways, freight airports or regional water ports. Industrial space listings can include warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, flexible industrial space, or even data center facilities. Across the Costa Mesa market, there is a total of 3,732,961 square feet of industrial property.

What types of commercial real estate are available in Costa Mesa, CA?

The largest share of commercial real estate space for lease in Costa Mesa is represented by Office space , which accounts for 1,117,663 square feet of available listings. Industrial space available in Costa Mesa adds up to 559,792 square feet.

What factors affect the price of commercial real estate in Costa Mesa, CA?

The price of renting or buying commercial real estate is influenced by a variety of factors, including: the property type (for example, office space is priced higher than other property types in most locations); the condition and asset class rating (property rated class A or above will typically command a higher price than lower grade classifications); the quality or the development potential of the property location; whether or not there is high demand for the type of commercial asset in question; and what the state of supply is relative to demand.

What is the average rent for commercial space in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent for commercial real estate space listed for lease in Costa Mesa is $27.33 per square foot. However, this value does not offer enough perspective on its own, as you will find significant variation in prices across property types, property classes, and location, as well as other impacting factors. For instance, rent per square foot of office space in Costa Mesa can vary greatly depending on the rating of the property from Class A to Class C, as well as across the city depending on the location of the asset. What’s more, each commercial property type makes its own rent market: while the average rent for office space rested at $32.45 per square foot, industrial space in Costa Mesa saw average rents of $21.1 per square foot.

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in Costa Mesa, CA?

The best choice of location for commercial space depends on the factors that are most relevant to your business. A good thing to look for at the start, however, is the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of your preferred type of property, as these areas are generally well connected to the amenities and points of interest that are most relevant to each property type. As such, there are several areas that you could consider to be the best location for commercial real estate in Costa Mesa, depending on the property type you are interested in. The highest concentration of commercial space listings of any kind in Costa Mesa is in the South Coast Metro neighborhood. But if we look at each commercial property type, we find that for office space, the best location is the South Coast Metro area . Meanwhile, retail space opportunities are most abundant in the South Coast Metro submarket. Alternatively, if you are looking for warehouse or other industrial space, consider looking at listings in Westside Costa Mesa . Select your preferred property type from the search filters menu at the top of the search page and then navigate the interactive map for a better view of commercial real estate availability in the locations most suited to your needs.

How do I find a good commercial real estate broker?

Whether or not leasing commercial space is a new experience for you, there are significant benefits to working with a commercial real estate broker . In addition to saving you time and money, an experienced broker will contribute specialist knowledge of the local market , the property type you need representation for, and will handle negotiations on your behalf in your best interest. To start, it is important for you to have a good understanding of what kind of broker you need. For instance, there are differences between a tenant broker and a listing broker . Also important at the start is to have a clear idea of what kind of space (or tenant) you are looking for and what (if any) particular needs and requirements you might have. And, while it is good to get a referral, you should interview several brokers to better gauge who you feel would best represent your interests. CommercialCafe hosts listings from some of the most trusted commercial real estate brokerages in the country. Use the contact form available on each listing page or the contact details for the property representatives to reach out and start your search!

What is the most profitable commercial real estate?

The profitability of a commercial real estate investment depends on a multitude of factors working together. These factors include the quality of the asset itself — which itself includes aspects such as location, property class, amenities, and the quality of the property management — to the local market conditions, the state of the local economy, the demand for that particular type of commercial property, and of course the costs of owning and maintaining it relative to what leasing rate or sale price you get from the property. Asking rents in the city went as high as $33 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Costa Mesa was Office space. Conversely, the highest sale price last year was $16,579,000 that is located at 3330 Harbor Blvd.

What is the average size of a commercial property in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average size of a commercial property in Costa Mesa depends greatly on the property type and the location — geographical possibilities and zoning allowances have significant influence on how big developers can build. While there are outliers that break height or volume records in the city, we can look at some average sizes by property use: In Costa Mesa, the average size of an office property is 106,108 square feet. Retail properties here incorporate an average of 104,239 square feet. Industrial space in Costa Mesa is in buildings that are, on average 98,236 square feet in size.

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193 Commercial Real Estate Listings in Costa Mesa, CA

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Mesa Business Center

711 W. 17th Street, Unit C8, Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
For Sale

$1,575,000
Property

Industrial

2,000 SF
Year Built

1974
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Baker Plaza

200 East Baker Street, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

43,538 SF
Availability

1 Space

11,598 SF
Year Built

1984
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Red Hill Centre

3187 Red Hill Avenue, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$1.85/SF/MO
Property

Office

77,165 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

16,577 SF
Year Built

1984
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3525 Hyland Avenue, Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$2.20/SF/MO
Property

Office

46,960 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,918 SF
Year Built

1987
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Mesa Verde Center

2706 Harbor Blvd., College Park, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$1.85 - $22.20/SF/YR
Property

Retail

8,294 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

3,303 SF
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Pacific Medical Plaza

1640 Newport Boulevard, Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

76,880 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,390 SF
Year Built

2007
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Airway Business Center East

3100 Airway Avenue, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$1.69/SF/MO
Property

Office

68,631 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,400 SF
Year Built

1979
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The LAB

2930 Bristol Street, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Retail

32,750 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

11,895 SF
Year Built

1955
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Mesa Business Center

711 W. 17th Street, Unit C8, Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$5,077.00/MO
Property

Industrial

2,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
Year Built

1974
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SoCo

3303 Hyland Ave, Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Mixed Use

291,977 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,598 SF
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The Landing - 2975 Red Hill Avenue

2975 Red Hill Avenue, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

77,998 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

30,808 SF
Year Built

1985
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The MET Costa Mesa - 575 Anton Blvd

575 Anton Blvd, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$46.32/SF/YR
Property

Office

253,737 SF
Availability

18 Spaces

103,031 SF
Year Built

1984
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TechSpace Costa Mesa

3420 Bristol Street, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

25,000 SF
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The Landing

2955 Red Hill Ave., South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

63,881 SF
Availability

1 Space

29,721 SF
Year Built

1985
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Spaces The MET
Regus
555 Anton Boulevard Suites 150, 200, 300, Costa Mesa, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Business lounge

Catering

Cleaning services

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed internet

High-speed wifi

Kitchen

Mail services
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Newport Freeway Business Park

130 McCormick Avenue, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$1.20 - $1.69/SF/MO
Property

Office

206,856 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

13,166 SF
Year Built

1976
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Pacific Arts Plaza - 611 Anton Blvd

611 Anton Blvd, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$2.80 - $3.15/SF/MO
Property

Office

299,431 SF
Availability

10 Spaces

101,181 SF
Year Built

1981
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Pacific Arts Plaza - 3200 Bristol

3200 Bristol Street, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$34.80 - $35.40/SF/YR
Property

Office

121,200 SF
Availability

10 Spaces

76,425 SF
Year Built

1981
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Mesa West Business Park

1000 Brioso Drive, Freedom Homes, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$1.75/SF/MO
Property

Office

81,724 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,792 SF
Year Built

1979
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124 Broadway

124 Broadway, Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$4.95/SF/MO
Property

Retail

3,328 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,328 SF
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Pacific Arts Plaza - 655 & 675 Anton Blvd

675 Anton Blvd, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$2.90/SF/MO
Property

Office

73,627 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

46,353 SF
Year Built

1981
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589 Anton Blvd.

589 Anton Blvd., South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

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Property

Sport / Entertainment

1,875 SF
Availability Contact for availability
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Culture Yard

150 Paularino Avenue, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$2.65/SF/MO
Property

Office

72,435 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,655 SF
Year Built

1978
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Newport Victoria Plaza

2183 Fairview Road, Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

$2.50/SF/MO
Property

Office

36,907 SF
Availability

15 Spaces

25,671 SF
Year Built

1983
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Commerce Park - Bldgs. A-K

3303 Harbor Blvd., Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA
For Lease

Contact for pricing
Property

Industrial

155,460 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,378 SF
Year Built

1972
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For Sale or For Lease

3525 Hyland Avenue, Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA
For Sale

$21,132,000
Property

Office

46,960 SF
Year Built

1987
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Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	1,849,531 Sq. Ft.	20.44%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	5,678,504 Sq. Ft.	62.77%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	743,877 Sq. Ft.	8.22%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A	4,983,293 Sq. Ft.	55.08%
Class B	3,899,860 Sq. Ft.	43.11%
Class C	138,876 Sq. Ft.	1.54%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	1,348,353 Sq. Ft.	20.84%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	3,008,012 Sq. Ft.	46.5%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
Class A	707,143 Sq. Ft.	10.93%
Class B	5,427,674 Sq. Ft.	83.9%
Class C	260,615 Sq. Ft.	4.03%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Retail
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	620,988 Sq. Ft.	10.42%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	2,504,705 Sq. Ft.	42.04%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	855,000 Sq. Ft.	14.35%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	1,127,120 Sq. Ft.	18.92%

City	Property Type	Count of Listings	Total SF
Costa Mesa, CA	Office	54	1,117,663
Costa Mesa, CA	Retail	19	77,550
Costa Mesa, CA	Industrial	24	559,792
Costa Mesa, CA	Other	97	1,760,603

193 Commercial Real Estate Listings in Costa Mesa, CA

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different types of commercial real estate?

What types of commercial real estate are available in Costa Mesa, CA?

What factors affect the price of commercial real estate in Costa Mesa, CA?

What is the average rent for commercial space in Costa Mesa, CA?

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in Costa Mesa, CA?

How do I find a good commercial real estate broker?

What is the most profitable commercial real estate?

What is the average size of a commercial property in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Real Estate Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Costa Mesa: 9,047,029 Sq. Ft.

Total Industrial Space in Costa Mesa: 6,469,266 Sq. Ft.

Total Retail Space in Costa Mesa: 5,957,933 Sq. Ft.

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