$1,749,000
4Beds4Baths2,284SqFt
2199 NationalCosta Mesa, CA 92627Freedom Homes
Sold
1940 Whittier Avenue sold on October 21, 2025 for $1,950,000, 2.3% below the $1,995,000 asking price after 52 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,500,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1940 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,812 sq ft
- 10,799 sq ft lot
- Built 1954
$1,950,000
Subdivision Freedom Homes
13 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,378,000
The home
About 1940 Whittier Avenue
Extraordinary Canyon View Location Priced for immediate sale. Four Bedrooms and Four Bathrooms Beautifully Upgraded. The home is over 2800 square feet and a Lot over 10,000 square feet. Three of the four bedrooms feature En Suite Bathrooms. The Fourth Bedroom “En Suite” with private exterior access and adjacent patio area is located on the far end of the home perfect and private for Guest Quarters, Office or ?? Two of the four Bedrooms can be used as a Primary. The largest of the two is currently a family room with a murphy bed. The Guest Room/Bedroom has it’s own AC and Heat. The Kitchen and Bedrooms have been Beautifully upgraded. The backyard is amazing with a full Barbecue Kitchen including a mini-fridge! The home has Upgraded AC and a Newer Tankless hot water heater. The Guest Room/Bedroom has it’s own tank hot water heater. The Spacious Kitchen and dining area are Bright with Natural Lighting looking out over Canyon Park. The one level layout flows smoothly, the living room has Vaulted Ceilings and a large Statement Fireplace. The main patio area has retractable sun shades to meet the moment. The home is on a quite Cul de Sac and just 1.6 miles from the coast. You will love sitting in your backyard Overlooking the Coastal Canyon and Serene Canyon Park. Top it off with al fresco dining a refreshing ocean breeze and Picturesque views. A truly Unique home.
Property details for 1940 Whittier Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Freedom Homes neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,812 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1954. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 422-532-06. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 10,799-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $1,950,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,812 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 10,799 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1954
- MLS® Number
- PW25177999
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Appraiser
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW25177999
- Year Built
- 1954
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,812
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2479
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 42253206
- On Market Date
- 2025-08-07
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Freedom Homes (FREE)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1940 Whittier Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Sold | $1,950,000 | |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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.
Freedom Homes home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 13
- Median price
- $1,378,000
- Median days on market
- 8
- Median per sq ft
- $1,083
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 Freedom Homes sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 913 Evergreen Place | May 6, 2026 | $1,650,000 | 1,350 | $1,222 | 0 |
| 2110 President | Apr 17, 2026 | $1,699,000 | 1,550 | $1,096 | 17 |
| 939 Dogwood Street | Apr 13, 2026 | $1,625,000 | 1,812 | $897 | 0 |
| 1940 Monrovia | Mar 9, 2026 | $1,339,000 | 1,236 | $1,083 | 26 |
| 900 Arbor | Jan 15, 2026 | $1,250,000 | 1,237 | $1,011 | 0 |
Schools
School District for 1940 Whittier Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Steven Uldall of California Freedom Real Estate
Listing information updated Nov 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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