Communities · Costa Mesa
College Park is the Costa Mesa neighborhood Francesco knows best. It’s the five-neighborhood College Park Collection just south of Orange Coast College, single-story ranch homes built between the late 1950s and the 1970s, inside the Newport-Mesa Unified school district. He follows what’s selling here every week and can put together a written valuation of your home within a day.
5.00 / 5
Average client rating
50
5-star reviews on Zillow & Google
14 yrs
Real estate, finance & insurance
OC
Long-time local resident
About the neighborhood
College Park sits in central Costa Mesa just north of Orange Coast College. The broader College Park Collection is bounded by Merrimac Way on the north, Fairview Road on the east, Victoria Street on the south, and Harbor Boulevard on the west, taking in five sub-neighborhoods. The homes are inside the Newport-Mesa Unified school district (College Park Elementary is the neighborhood school, then typically TeWinkle Middle and Estancia or Costa Mesa High), and you’re an easy walk or short drive to 17th Street, OCC, and the SoBeCa arts area.
Because the Collection was built out over the late 1950s through the 1970s in a consistent single-story ranch style, the homes have a lot in common. Most are single-story, typically three bedrooms, ranging roughly between 1,300 and 3,000 square feet, on about 6,000-square-foot lots. That makes it easier to compare homes against each other when you’re buying or selling, and a thoughtful remodel tends to lift the value of the whole street.
Why people work with Francesco
Each one is something Francesco can stand behind, and each is paired with a few words from a real client review on Zillow or Google.
Francesco lives and works between Newport and Costa Mesa, and he keeps up with what's happening in College Park every week. He'll tell you what's actually selling, what's been sitting, and what the renovation activity on a given street looks like.
“Francesco has an excellent knowledge of the local market. He provided me with valuable insights and advice that helped me make informed decisions about my home sale.”
Because the homes in College Park are so similar to each other, it's easier to price a home here accurately than in most neighborhoods. You'll get a written valuation with the comparable sales you can read for yourself, not a number designed to win the listing.
“He presented himself as very professional and personal. Not pushy or slimy like some of the other realtors we had dealt with in the past.”
Your home gets listed across Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com, the full MLS network, and the eHomes national network. Open houses run every weekend through the first month, and they don't taper off after week two.
“Frankie put in hard work, week after week of open houses. Even when things slowed down in the housing market he pushed until we got the right buyer lined up.”
Francesco has 14 years across real estate, finance, and insurance. When an offer comes in below ask, or when a buyer asks for credits near closing, he pushes back using the comparable sales and works to hold the number you agreed on.
“His negotiation skills were just phenomenal. […] Francesco made sure that I got every penny of those retained funds returned to me.”
You'll hear back about showings the day they happen, see pricing decisions made together rather than announced, and have the closing checklist before you have to ask for it. This is the part clients mention most often in the reviews.
“Francesco was always there for me to answer any questions, and he was always my emotional support system when anxiety, fears and doubts filled my head.”
College Park homes are often original condition, owned for a long time, and selling into a steady family-buyer pool, which means the timeline really benefits from preparation. Francesco handles the small punch list, the staging calls, and the vendor referrals before the home goes live.
“Thanks to his dedication, we sold our home in record time.”
What the market looks like
Costa Mesa overall has appreciated about 3% a year recently, and College Park has tracked along with that. Because the homes are so consistent, a thoughtful remodel is the biggest reason a single property ends up appreciating faster than the average.
Typical sale price
$1.25M to $1.65M
Homes in their original condition
After a full remodel
$1.8M to $2.2M+
Well-done renovations show up clearly here
Who tends to buy
OC families
Often two incomes, planning to renovate over time
Renovation upside
Strong
Because the homes are so similar, updates stand out
*These are general ranges based on recent Costa Mesa sales, and they can vary from street to street. Reach out for a written valuation on your specific home.
How it works
Four steps, shaped around what tends to be true of College Park homes: original condition, owned a long time, and selling into a steady family-buyer pool that rewards good preparation.
Step 1
Francesco pulls the last twelve months of College Park sales, narrows them to homes that match yours in floorplan and condition, and sends back a written price range with the comparable sales you can read for yourself. Usually inside 24 hours.
Step 2
Most College Park homes benefit from a focused punch list before listing: paint, lighting, landscape edge, and one or two staging moves. Francesco brings the vendors he trusts and a written scope so you know the cost before the work starts.
Step 3
Day one: photography, video, MLS, full portal syndication, and the eHomes national network. Open houses every weekend through the first month, plus a Tuesday agent caravan. The cadence holds through the listing, not just the first two weeks.
Step 4
Every counter is written against the comparable sales that matter for your home. Inspection responses are prepared in advance, appraisal support is ready if you need it, and you'll have the closing checklist before you think to ask.
What clients say
Francesco has an excellent knowledge of the local market. He provided me with valuable insights and advice that helped me make informed decisions about my home sale. His expertise was incredibly reassuring. His communication was prompt and effective, keeping me informed every step of the way. He was always available to answer my questions and provided regular updates throughout the entire selling process. Best of all, his negotiation skills were just phenomenal. I had sold my house to a real estate investor for a quick cash sale. The buyer wanted to give me an offer that was below the original asking price. Francesco had negotiated it back up to a price I was satisfied with. There was a substantial amount of my funds retained by the buyer after the investor took possession of my house. This was to ensure I vacated the property within the time allowed by the buyer. Francesco made sure that I got every penny of those retained funds returned to me. I highly recommend Francesco for anyone seeking a dedicated and effective real estate specialist whether you are buying or selling a home!
My wife and I were retiring. We were wanting to sell our home and relocate closer to our son and his family. After some research we interviewed Francesco Ortiz. He presented himself as very professional and personal. Not pushy or slimy like some of the other realtors we had dealt with in the past. He laid out his ideas for marketing our home. We immediately felt comfortable with Francesco and decided to have him list our home. Relying on his experience, we followed his marketing plan of an open home and, as he expected, we had multiple offers. As always there were a few issues (not related to Francesco) but he guided us through these issues keeping our interests in front of his. If you need a realtor that places your needs first and foremost Francesco will be your best option. We strongly encourage you to choose Francesco to represent you in either listing your home or assisting you finding your next home. You will not be disappointed.
I have nothing but good things to say about Frankie and his team. Stellar from the beginning to the end of the sale. Frankie put in hard work, week after week of open houses. Even when things slowed down in the housing market he pushed until we got the right buyer lined up. We worked together on how to stage and the tweaks that needed to be made, and the level of professionalism and follow up, which is of utmost importance when buying or selling your biggest asset, was beyond great! I hope to work with the Ortiz team again when I find my next home.
Common questions
A written valuation, within a day
You’ll get a written price range with the comparable sales behind it, not a single number. There’s no pressure to list, just an honest read on where your home stands today.
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