890 Congress St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
What's special
Costa Mesa's earliest tract is rapidly becoming its most desirable. Cool ocean breezes, access to two nearby parks, and biking to the beach make Westside the best side! This "Freedom Home", as the builder named it back in '54, has been subtly expanded and updated over the years. It's now offered as a charming turnkey home ready for its next owner. Much of the heavy lifting has been completed, with an updated 200 amp electrical panel, newer central heating, AC, and ductwork, and an updated kitchen with shaker cabinets, quartz countertop with LED recessed lighting. An extended roofline creates a front porch and expanded front bedroom, and there's luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. In the park-like back yard, you've got multiple entertaining areas including a new raised shaded deck and a new spa. The rear yard is surrounded by solid block walls while a white picket fence captures a front yard for even more social settings. There's plenty of room to expand front or back, add a pool and ADU, or enjoy as-is. There's even a way to add a second bathroom under the existing roof - ask Matthew for more details. Finally, if you're a VA buyer, there could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to assume the seller's 2.25% rate!
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Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Matthew Fletcher DRE #01865400 949-677-3618,
Seven Gables Real Estate
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Remodeled, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Carport
Features
- Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway, RV Potential
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Heated
- Fencing: Block
Lot
- Size: 7,359 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 105
- Features: Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Near Park, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 42243112
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts Other, Electricity - On Property, See Remarks, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban, Park
- Subdivision: Freedom Homes (Free)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,037,834
- Date on market: 11/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,Government Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,298,000+38.1%$1,180/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NP26235223 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2021 | Sold | $940,000$855/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,037,834 +2% |
| 2025 | $11,748 +2.1% | $1,017,485 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,508 +3% | $997,535 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,172 -42.8% | $977,976 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,540 +524.1% | $958,800 +305.1% |
| 2021 | $3,131 +1.4% | $236,705 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,086 | $234,278 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,086 +2.2% | $229,685 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,019 +3.7% | $225,182 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,910 | $220,767 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,910 +2% | $216,439 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,852 +3.3% | $213,188 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,761 | $209,012 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $208,068 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $203,989 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $199,990 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $198,496 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $198,968 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $195,067 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $191,243 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $187,494 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $183,818 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $180,214 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $176,912 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $173,444 +7.1% |
| 2001 | $1,879 +3% | $161,955 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,825 | $158,780 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,276,800
$1.21M - $1.34M
$4,148/mo
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