NOT LISTED FOR SALE

238 Flower St Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,878,000 - $3,263,988

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$2,631/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 5, 2012

Last sale price $695,000 $772 Per Sq Ft

Est. 241% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,167 / mo

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2012

Charming 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage located on one of the quietest streets in Eastside Costa Mesa. Dutch door lends to a cozy living room with hardwood floors and fireplace. Kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Large backyard with mature, fruiting avocado tree and bamboo for privacy. This home was upgraded in 2005 and is perfect for summer entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Benshoof

Arbor Real Estate License #01370330 Listed on: 07/12/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Josef Szigeti

Douglas Elliman Of California License #01234785

Douglas Elliman Of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,308 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 10 / D
  • Tax Tract Number 594
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42540408

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,308 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Subdivision Name Other: Eastside South
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 42540408
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 900.00
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 772.22
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Direct Garage Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Treed Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6308.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1450

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6308.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: D
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Tract Number: 594

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,367,747

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2012
Closed on
Sep 19, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Benshoof
Arbor Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Josef Szigeti
Douglas Elliman Of California
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$695,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.33%
Original Mortgage
$545,000
Interest Rate
0.0343%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,500
Interest Rate
0.0487%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$496,000
Interest Rate
0.0515%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,550
Interest Rate
0.0675%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$695,000 Lawyers Title Company
-- None Available
$790,000 Chicago Title Co
-- --
$620,000 Ticor Title
$304,000 American Title Co
$230,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $250,000
Open $1,599,664
Closed $1,000,000
Closed $840,000
Closed $545,000
Previous Owner $592,500
Previous Owner $496,000
Previous Owner $275,868
Previous Owner $38,000
Previous Owner $288,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2012 11/05/12 Sold $695,000 0.0% $772 / Sq Ft
07/12/2012 07/12/12 For Sale $695,000 -- $772 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,186 $1,352,507 $815,721 $536,786
2024 $14,891 $1,325,988 $799,727 $526,261
2023 $13,832 $1,025,615 $784,046 $241,569
2022 $11,295 $1,005,505 $768,672 $236,833
2021 $11,012 $985,790 $753,600 $232,190
2020 $10,892 $975,682 $745,872 $229,810
2019 $10,660 $956,551 $731,247 $225,304
2018 $10,446 $937,796 $716,909 $220,887
2017 $10,266 $919,408 $702,852 $216,556
2016 $9,917 $889,613 $689,071 $200,542
2015 $8,090 $712,104 $678,721 $33,383
2014 $7,904 $698,155 $665,425 $32,730
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jennifer Benshoof

    Arbor Real Estate

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  • Josef Szigeti

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Josef Szigeti

    Douglas Elliman Of California

    (949) 270-0449

    39 Total Sales

    Josef Szigeti
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: U12002812

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 425-404-08

California Orange County Costa Mesa 92627 Downtown Costa Mesa

238 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA

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