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890 Congress Street
C2 - Southwest Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 92627

$1,298,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 1.0 1,100 sq. ft. built: 1954

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Open House - Nov 07, 2026
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM PST
NOTES: Open House on Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Open House - Nov 08, 2026
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM PST
NOTES: Open House on Sunday, November 8, 2026 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
NP26235223
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
1954
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!
Total Floor Area:
1,100 sq. ft.
Structure Type:
House
Home Style:
Ranch
Property Sub Type:
Single Family Residence
Property Attached:
No
Lot Area:
7,359 sq. ft.
Lot Details:
70 x 105
Bedrooms:
3 (Main level: 3)
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
Full Bathrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1.0 (Full:1, Half:-)
Year built:
1954 (Age: 72)
General Listing Location:
Costa Mesa, C2 - Southwest Costa Mesa
County Or Parish:
Orange
Common Interest:
None
Association Fee:
$0
Land Lease:
No
Tax Lot:
147
Victoria West towards HB, turn RIGHT on National, turn RIGHT on Congress. Home is second on left.
Elementary School:
Victoria
Middle Or Junior School:
Tewinkle
High School:
Estancia
High School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Floor
Type
Size
Other
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Bedroom
Measurements not available
All Bedrooms Down
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Bedroom
Measurements not available
Bedroom on Main Level
-
Kitchen
Measurements not available
Quartz Counters
View:
None
Appliances:
Gas Range
Accessibility Features:
None
Other Structures:
Shed(s), Storage
Lease Considered:
No
Community Features:
Suburban, Park
Senior Community:
No
Interior Features:
Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
Laundry Features:
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Carport
Pool Features:
None
Private Pool:
No
Spa Features:
Above Ground, Heated
Lot Features:
Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Near Park, Rectangular Lot
Fireplace Features:
None
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck, Front Porch
Subdivision Name:
Freedom Homes (FREE)
Direction Faces:
South
Levels:
One
Num Stories:
1
Entry Level:
1
Entry Location:
1
Construction Materials:
Stucco
New Constr.:
No
Flooring:
Vinyl
Foundation:
Slab
Roof:
Composition
Common Walls:
No Common Walls
# Units:
1
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
Heating:
Central
Fireplace:
No
Cooling:
Central Air
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electricity:
220 Volts Other, Electricity - On Property, See Remarks, Standard
Fencing:
Block
Water supply:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Spa:
Yes
Road Frontage Type:
City Street
Garage Spaces:
0
Uncovered Spaces:
4
Carport Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Parking Features:
Attached Carport, Driveway, RV Potential
Special Listing Conditions:
Standard
Parcel Number:
42243112
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    Great enclosed front yard.
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    Expanded front bedroom.
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    Front bedroom
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    Front bedroom
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    Middle bedroom
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    Rear bedroom
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    Room to expand, add an ADU, and a pool!
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    Huge 7,350 sq. ft. lot
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    Carport area has washer/dryer and multiple storage sheds
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    Recent improvements to back yard
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    Recent improvements to back yard including spa and covered deck with firepit.
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    Walking distance to Fairview Park, Waldorf School, and Estancia, as well as the Santa Ana river trail to the beach.
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    Canyon Park and the future Randall Preserve between your home and the beach.
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Listed by Seven Gables Real Estate
Data was last updated November 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM (UTC)