$2,700,000
5Beds3Baths2,482SqFt
2740 Cardinal DriveCosta Mesa, CA 92626Republic Homes
Sold
1944 Flamingo Drive sold on December 30, 2025 for $2,050,000, 2.8% above the $1,995,000 asking price after 47 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1944 Flamingo Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,300 sq ft
- 10,123 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
$2,050,000
Subdivision Republic Homes
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,081,500
The home
About 1944 Flamingo Drive
Welcome to 1944 Flamingo Dr, a stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located in Costa Mesa’s highly sought-after Lower Birds neighborhood—known for its quiet charm, underground utilities, and strong sense of community. This 2,300 sq ft mid-century modern home sits on a generous 10,125 sq ft lot and offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and function. Enjoy a newly renovated kitchen, two spacious living rooms, and a large primary suite with dual closets. With three levels of living space, including a main-floor bedroom, this home is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool with a new heater, mature landscaping, and a relaxed vibe ideal for gatherings or peaceful evenings at home. Located within walking distance to Balearic and Fairview Parks, and close to top-rated schools, this neighborhood also offers easy access to grocery stores, shopping, and dining. You'll love the one-way-in, one-way-out layout and the legendary 4th of July block party. Additional highlights include central heating and air, a two-car attached garage, EV charging readiness, and in-garage laundry. Experience the lifestyle and community that make the Lower Birds one of Costa Mesa’s most beloved neighborhoods.
Property details for 1944 Flamingo Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Republic Homes neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,300 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-481-66. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 10,123-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $2,050,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,300 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 10,123 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1965
- MLS® Number
- OC25262765
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25262765
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,300
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,125
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2324
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Name
- 0
- Parcel Number
- 13948166
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Bamboo
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Mid Century Modern, Modern
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Near Park
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Republic Homes (MBRE)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Other
The record
Property History for 1944 Flamingo Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Sold | $2,050,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Relisted | $1,995,000 | |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Sold | $1,285,000 | Kase Real Estate |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Sold | $1,060,000 | Keller Williams Pacific Estate |
| Mar 20, 2015 | Sold | $800,000 | Own Your Dream Realty |
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The neighborhood
About Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa sits on the coastal tableland of central Orange County, bordered by Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, with its southern edge about a mile from the Pacific. South Coast Plaza, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Orange County Fairgrounds, Orange Coast College, and the Eastside and Mesa Verde neighborhoods all fall within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Republic Homes home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $2,081,500
- Median days on market
- 9
- Median per sq ft
- $896
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Republic Homes sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2751 Canary Drive | Aug 14, 2026 | $2,063,000 | 2,434 | $848 | 7 |
| 2021 Swan Drive | Jun 4, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 2,482 | $886 | 26 |
| 2045 Goldeneye | Jun 3, 2026 | $1,950,000 | 2,130 | $915 | 8 |
| 1943 Pelican Place | Mar 17, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 2,029 | $1,380 | 19 |
| 2057 Goldeneye | Feb 27, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 2,331 | $901 | 0 |
Schools
School District for 1944 Flamingo Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Keven Stirdivant of Kase Real Estate
Listing information updated Dec 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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