257 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET

$3,754,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 872 sqft

257 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Est. Refi. Payment $23,635/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 28, 2022 for $3,747,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.75M
Since last month
Increased$23K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$480K (-11.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$17K (+0.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +275% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$3.76M
September 2026$3.78M
August 2026$3.74M
July 2026$3.7M
June 2026$3.73M
May 2026$3.65M
April 2026$3.7M
March 2026$3.68M
February 2026$3.64M
January 2026$3.53M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
329 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
05/13/26
3
1
1,199
379 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
03/13/26
3
1
1,050
339 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
09/30/26
3
2
1,692
406 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
11/26/25
3
1
1,311
270 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,372
277 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,047
1962 Fullerton Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,027,000
07/16/26
3
2
1,077
415 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$3,175,000
07/28/26
3
2
1,430
370 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,280,000
01/16/26
3
2
1,648
195 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
10/06/26
3
2.5
1,293

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
261 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
-
3
2
1,200
Off Market
259 Flower St #259, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
-
1
1
700
Off Market
259 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
-
4
2.5
1,411
Off Market
253 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
$2,023,900
3
2
2,039
Off Market
265 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$2,330,000
4
3
2,000
Off Market
251 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$2,588,600
4
2
1,736
Off Market
256 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$1,635,100
2
1
1,045
Off Market
275 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$2,145,100
3
2
1,625
Off Market
260 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$1,914,400
3
2
1,625
Off Market
254 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$2,127,100
4
2
1,860
Off Market
270 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$994,600
3
2
1,372
Off Market
250 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$1,968,500
3
1
1,366
Off Market
258 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,102,000
2
1
986
Off Market
260 Flower St #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,722,500
4
3
1,115
Off Market
279 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$3,549,200
5
5
3,233
Off Market
250 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$4,312,000
1
1
800
Off Market
250 Flower St #1/2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$1,718,400
1
1
1,000
Off Market
272 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,941,800
3
2.5
2,214
Off Market
249 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$1,881,500
3
1
1,212
Off Market
268 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$1,969,200
4
3
1,750
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1930
872 sqft
$4,305/sqft

About this House

What's unique:World-class beachesTennis courtsBack bay trailsMusic roomCovered patioGuest suite
This single-family home is located at 257 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA. 257 Flower St is in Costa Mesa, CA and in ZIP code 92627. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 872 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6936 sqft and was built in 1930.
257 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 872 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $3,747,000 on Dec 28, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,754,100.

Home Details for 257 Flower St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6936 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 28, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$3,747,000
Dec 27, 2022
Source: CRMLS #NP22190712
Pending
$3,900,000
Nov 29, 2022
Source: CRMLS #NP22190712
Contingent
$3,900,000
Sep 28, 2022
Source: CRMLS #NP22190712
Listed For Sale
$3,900,000
Jun 18, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,325,000

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$73.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$859
$31MoM
Available listings
179
14MoM

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What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

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  • 89% say there are sidewalks
  • 71% say there's holiday spirit
  • 54% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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 257 Flower St

  • What is 257 Flower St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 257 Flower St in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,754,100.
  • What is the price history for 257 Flower St?
    257 Flower St in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $3,747,000 in December 2022.
  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a seller's 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 $73.5K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 257 Flower St?
    The lot at 257 Flower St in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,936 sq ft).

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