1194 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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OFF MARKET

$1,250,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 4, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

1194 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,500 sqft
$833/sqft

Local Information

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

About this House

Large Bedroom in 3B/2BA home with a private pool

**Accepting Females Only (due to shared bathroom with other female)

-Private bedroom with large closet and shared bathroom (with just one other)
-Cool hardwood/tile floors, a modern kitchen and renovated bathrooms
-Furnished kitchen/living/dining
-Beautiful private pool and lush garden
-Washer and dryer in garage
-Excellently located at 405 & Fairview, great neighborhood

Month to month lease available
Single occupancy only
Utilities split by three (avg $150pp per month)
Weekly pool and garden service included
No additional pets allowed - we have a 2.5 yr old ragdoll cat
Street parking directly in front of the house
No overnight male guests in bedroom
No smoking, vaping, tobacco, drugs

You'll be joining a friendly and kind professional who recently relocated to the OC from Australia who works hybrid for a Christian music label.
1194 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $422,000 on Mar 2, 2012 (28,033% above the $1,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2026 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,250,000, with a rent estimate of $7,007/month.

Home Details for 1194 Bismark Way

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 MonthAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile
Room & Shared Space
Room is not furnished

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1194 Bismark Way

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1207 Belfast Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,185,000
09/23/25
3
2
1,250 sqft
3072 Tyler Way, Costa Mesa, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,318,675
05/15/26
3
2
1,308 sqft
3084 Taylor Way, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,292 sqft
1147 Charleston St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
05/14/26
4
2
1,447 sqft
3102 Warren Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
03/23/26
3
2
1,238 sqft
3157 Cork Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
04/06/26
4
2
1,787 sqft
1254 Londonderry St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,168,000
08/19/26
4
2
1,643 sqft
3108 Coolidge Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,165,000
08/05/26
4
2
1,652 sqft
3130 Kerry Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,695,000
01/05/26
4
2
1,787 sqft
1179 Dorset Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,355,000
06/18/26
4
2
1,310 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$7,007/mo
Average rent
$3.2K
$85MoM
Available listings
227
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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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Mar 2, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$422,000
Dec 8, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$439,900
Price decreased by 8%
Nov 6, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$475,900
Jul 15, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$443,590

Frequently asked questions about 1194 Bismark Way

  • What is 1194 Bismark Way estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1194 Bismark Way in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,250,000.
  • What is the price history for 1194 Bismark Way?
    1194 Bismark Way in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $422,000 in March 2012.
  • 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 $1.38M. That is down $7.13K from the prior month.
  • Does 1194 Bismark Way have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1194 Bismark Way in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1194 Bismark Way have a pool?
    Yes, 1194 Bismark Way in Costa Mesa, CA has a pool.

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