$1,850,000
SOLD APR 7, 2025
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
6,277 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,233 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Bathtub
  • Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2025

The charming yellow cottage at 291 Flower Street is now available! Nestled on one of the most sought-after, tree-lined streets in Eastside Costa Mesa, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in a vibrant and highly desirable neighborhood. While the existing structure has served as the backdrop for countless memories, the true value lies in the land and location. The current configuration includes a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom front home with a loft, a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath rear "B" unit with a living area, and a small studio space. Please note, there is no existing garage.
This is an AS-IS, WHERE-IS sale, ideal for those looking to create something special in an unbeatable setting. Zoned SFR, this property presents endless potential—whether for a custom-built residence or a thoughtfully reimagined retreat. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure a prime piece of Eastside Costa Mesa real estate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Flagg

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Email: jon@flaggrealestate.com License #01316048 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Co-Listed By

Kyle Flagg

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Email: jon@flaggrealestate.com License #02095991

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Engle

Casa Real Estate License #01913884

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 6,277 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 22 / G
  • Tax Tract Number 594
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11721315
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: ESCM
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 11721315
  • Year Built: 1933
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1500.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1233.33
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: No
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6277.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1441

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6277.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: G
  • Tax Census Tract: 633.01
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Tract Number: 594

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2024
Sold by
Mortgage Law Firm Plc
Bought by
Flower Trust and Cic
Current Estimated Value
$1,915,337

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2001
Sold by
Burton Thomas W
Bought by
Burton Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $1,300,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $259,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $1,850,000 +3.1% $1,233 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $1,197 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $2,962 $1,938,000 $1,885,335 $52,665
2024 $2,962 $94,297 $66,616 $27,681
2023 $2,761 $92,449 $65,310 $27,139
2022 $2,560 $90,637 $64,030 $26,607
2021 $2,371 $88,860 $62,774 $26,086
2020 $2,306 $87,949 $62,130 $25,819
2019 $2,240 $86,225 $60,912 $25,313
2018 $2,189 $84,535 $59,718 $24,817
2017 $2,167 $82,878 $58,547 $24,331
2016 $2,138 $81,253 $57,399 $23,854
2015 $2,120 $80,033 $56,537 $23,496
2014 $2,087 $78,466 $55,430 $23,036
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP25053408

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 117-213-15