1144 Carson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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OFF MARKET

$1,183,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Nov 11, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,870 sqft

1144 Carson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1964
1,870 sqft
$633/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1144 Carson St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Inviting spacious home
Property Representative: Jeff Perrin

This inviting spacious home is located in the vibrant Mesa North neighborhood, conveniently situated near fantastic restaurants, South Coast Plaza, and Wakeham Park. The beautiful shores of Newport Beach are just a few miles away as well. A separate 1 bedroom casita is included upstairs, with its own kitchen and bathroom and a private entrance, and optional direct access to the downstairs and attached 2-car garage. Lots of additional off-street parking on the long wide driveway as well. Experience the comfort of your new space featuring central heating and air conditioning, along with ceiling fans for added convenience. These amenities ensure a pleasant atmosphere year-round. The backyard features a covered patio, and fruit trees including banana, lemon and avocado!
1144 Carson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,870 sqft single-family home built in 1964. It last sold for $775,000 on Apr 13, 2020 (12,300% above the $6,250 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $6,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 28, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,183,100, with a rent estimate of $5,786/month.

Home Details for 1144 Carson St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposal
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.00 Acres

Comparable Sales for 1144 Carson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
911 Van Ness Ct, Costa Mesa, CA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$945,000
07/06/26
4
2.5
1,860 sqft
1147 Charleston St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
05/14/26
4
2
1,447 sqft
3108 Coolidge Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,165,000
08/05/26
4
2
1,652 sqft
1068 Concord St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,265,000
04/13/26
4
3
2,295 sqft
3140 Coolidge Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
10/21/26
4
2
1,683 sqft
917 Van Ness Ct, Costa Mesa, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$877,500
08/31/26
3
2.5
1,418 sqft
3120 Pierce Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,205,000
07/13/26
4
2
1,944 sqft
3112 Monroe Way, Costa Mesa, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,101,515
04/23/26
4
2
1,944 sqft
3104 Taft Way, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
07/31/26
4
4
2,264 sqft
1077 Tulare Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$975,000
10/13/26
3
2
1,683 sqft

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 28, 2026
Source: CRMLS #PW26052710
ListingRemoved
$6,500
Mar 6, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$6,500
Price decreased by 4%
Feb 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$6,750
Apr 13, 2020
Source: CRMLS #PW20050015
Sold
$775,000
Mar 14, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$775,000

Around this home

What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 987 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I live here for almost 3 years the area is nice and quiet good neighborhood and clean air Newport Beach is close to my apartment and shops everything "
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  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I’m live in Costa Mesa since in 3 years the area is safe and Nighborhod is safe and close to Newport Beach and fun places "
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  • Kayla Marie
    "Public transit is amazing in this city, bus comes every 20 mins in most areas here (: Even riding my bike is a great way to get around, everything is super close and I have really enjoyed the mostly flat streets and bike lanes provided by the city"
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  • Luka J
    "Close to all freeways. My commute is only 12-18 minutes depending on traffic. Even with traffic I have access to backstreets if needed."
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  • Lyndsay Jackson
    "Eastside Costa Mesa is a family friendly neighborhood. Backbay is a good place to exercise and meet up with friends for a casual walk "
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  • ssbiken
    "It’s a safe neighborhood very nice community park.well lit has pool, tennis, racket ball courts clean bathrooms and out side shower after swimming in the pool to rinse off"
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  • Albert Luu
    "OC Fair holding events weekly and Segerstrom Performing Art Center having great events weekly. Also the availability of many restaurants all within a short drive. "
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  • Mrobbins055
    "It’s on the boarder of Newport and Costa Mesa and it feels very safe. I walk with my baby and dog daily."
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  • ssbiken
    "You can walk to the mall and grocery store if you wanted to.The bus is within walking distance. Nice area to live for people with children."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
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  • ssbiken
    "A well kept environment owner show that they are proud of their community. It is a great place to raise children, dog friendly and close to stores, restaurants, and local mall."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "A mix of old and new homes with generous sprinkles of rentals. Very walk-friendly with a neighborhood feel. Lots of spots to eat and grab drinks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "The back bay is by far the best benefit of living in this neighborhood. Lots of noise from the airport but you get used to it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
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  • Maria M.
    "Very important for parents to know that our neighborhoods are over populated and unfortunately we no longer have the the city of Costa Mesa code enforcement making sure codes are being enforced. To many fast food restaurants that people litter and drive very fast in residential areas. "
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  • Crashowe
    "Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
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  • Cristina
    "People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
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  • Sheryldye
    "Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
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  • Jimmy H.
    "Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
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  • Lauriehipp
    "My neighborhood provides great public access and well lit sidewalks. We have a well working traffic lights and signs for us to get directions. "
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  • Nicweinstein
    "Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
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  • Kym M.
    "OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
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  • Sarah T.
    "I live in a gated community and feel safer that way. I would say the surrounding apartments/neighborhoods aren’t as nice as my community but if you drive 2-3min in each direction it’s a lot nicer over there. Like that I’m only 15min away from the beach too"
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  • Cassandra M.
    "there are a lot of people who walk their dogs in this area - dogs of all sizes! There are not a ton of huge lawns. "
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  • Destiny
    "coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
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  • Amyshepherd
    "Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
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  • Destiny
    "mostly family oriented. certain neighborhoods get to know eachother more than others. not all neighborhoods are equal. all four corners are very different neighborhoods in their own special way."
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  • Mmhauser1
    "Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
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  • Arutianr
    "There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
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  • Azucena R. G.
    "alot of the community around have dogs and plenty love to walk them around their neighborhoods theres also a dog park driving distance near that's on Newport boulevard going South bound by the fair grounds. just always remember to take ur goody bag with u in order to always pick up after ur canine. and always their water. "
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  • Diana L.
    "Nice close to john Wayne shopping malls everything Is Close by. Ppl are kind Trader Joe’s is up the block Bloomies is down the street and a lot of restaurants "
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  • Seanpatrick7
    "Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
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  • Dan D.
    "Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
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  • Joelle S.
    "We’re right next to the OC fairgrounds. There’s always an event going on. It’s close to the freeway for travel. The location close to Back Bay which is great for walks or workouts. "
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  • Hookashley
    "The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
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  • Joannbkenyon
    "Great neighborhood but most parents take their kids to other schools in the Mesa Verde area. Great trick or treating. Great for walking and biking around. "
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  • dorothy p
    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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  • Jon D.
    "It’s great to walk your kids and your dogs in the evening but it doesn’t make sense not to pick up after your dog"
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  • Azucenagarcia8823
    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1144 Carson St

  • What is 1144 Carson St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1144 Carson St in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,183,100.
  • What is the price history for 1144 Carson St?
    1144 Carson St in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $775,000 in April 2020.
  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Costa Mesa?
    The median sale price in Costa Mesa is $1.45M. That is up $4.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 1144 Carson St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1144 Carson St in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1144 Carson St?
    The lot at 1144 Carson St in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.04 acres (1,873 sq ft).

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