Welcome to your own private resort in the heart of highly coveted Eastside Costa Mesa. Nestled on Flower Street, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home blends timeless elegance with contemporary luxury. Each spacious bedroom features its own walk-in closet and en-suite bath, while the primary suite offers a private balcony, an oversized spa-like bathroom, and a bonus retreat space. Step inside to rich dark walnut hardwood floors that lead you through an open, sun-drenched floor plan. Dual fireplaces in the lounge and living rooms create warm focal points, while high-end finishes, designer lighting, and curated tile work add thoughtful sophistication throughout. This entertainer’s dream is complete with expansive counter space, custom cabinetry, and pendant lighting that elevates the entire space. Indoor living seamlessly extends outside to a show-stopping backyard oasis. Designed for both play and relaxation, enjoy a custom putting green, a built-in BBQ island with outdoor dining, a serene spa with water feature, a modern fire pit lounge, and even a golf swing practice net under a vine-covered pergola, all surrounded by lush privacy hedges and mature landscaping. The home also features a surround sound system in the primary suite, whole-house Cat-5 wiring for high-speed connectivity, and dual-zone smart thermostats. Solar panels provide an eco-friendly edge, helping to offset energy costs while supporting sustainable living. Just minutes from 17th Street shops, restaurants, the Back Bay trails, and Newport’s beaches, all within the award-winning Newport Mesa Unified School District, this turnkey property is a rare blend of tranquility, luxury, and function. This home truly offers the best of indoor-outdoor Southern California living.
Sold for $3,352,000
Listing Provided by: Kase Real Estate
Bought with: Scott Lissoy, Broker
$3,352,000
178 Flower St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
5beds
3,570sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,767 Square Feet Lot
$3,364,500 Zestimate®
$939/sqft
$8,574 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,364,500
$3.10M - $3.67M
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Listing Provided by:
Keven Stirdivant DRE #01434793 9493555947,
Kase Real Estate
Bought with:
SCOTT LISSOY, DRE #01129795
Scott Lissoy, Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25115044
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Remodeled, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Galley Kitchen, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,570 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One,Two
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,767 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Walkstreet
Details
- Parcel number: 42523404
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Suburban
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $3,352,000-1.3%$939/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Pending sale | $3,395,000$951/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Contingent | $3,395,000$951/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000+33.1%$951/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Sold | $2,550,000-3.4%$714/sqft |
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| 12/2/2021 | Pending sale | $2,640,000$739/sqft |
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| 10/30/2021 | Contingent | $2,640,000$739/sqft |
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| 10/13/2021 | Price change | $2,640,000-1.9%$739/sqft |
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| 8/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,690,000+103%$754/sqft |
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| 3/10/2011 | Sold | $1,325,000-1.9%$371/sqft |
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| 12/20/2010 | Price change | $1,350,000-1.1%$378/sqft |
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| 7/14/2010 | Price change | $1,365,000-2.4%$382/sqft |
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| 2/27/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$392/sqft |
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| 12/3/2009 | Listing removed | $1,399,000$392/sqft |
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| 10/21/2009 | Price change | $1,399,000-1.8%$392/sqft |
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| 8/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000-6.6%$399/sqft |
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| 5/16/2006 | Sold | $1,525,000+123%$427/sqft |
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| 3/29/2004 | Sold | $684,000$192/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,748 +1.9% | $2,706,080 +2% |
| 2024 | $29,184 +2.8% | $2,653,020 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,383 -14.3% | $2,601,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $33,110 +93.2% | $2,550,000 +62.6% |
| 2021 | $17,141 +1.1% | $1,568,280 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,962 | $1,552,200 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,962 +2.2% | $1,521,765 +2% |
| 2018 | $16,603 +3.9% | $1,491,927 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,985 | $1,462,674 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,985 +2.3% | $1,433,995 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,631 +3.4% | $1,412,456 +2% |
| 2014 | $15,123 | $1,384,788 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,378,530 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,325,000 +16.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,138,000 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,202,000 +10.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,086,000 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,256,000 -23% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,632,000 +78.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $912,007 +36.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $668,279 +1678.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $37,574 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $36,886 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,163 +2% |
| 2001 | $592 -7.6% | $35,454 +2% |
| 2000 | $641 | $34,759 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92627
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWoodland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Horace Ensign Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Newport Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kaiser
- Middle: Ensign
- High: Newport Harbor
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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