




1956 Flamingo Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Welcome to 1956 Flamingo Drive, a completely reimagined pool home in the exclusive Lower Birds neighborhood of Mesa Verde. From the curb, this home makes an immediate statement with palm-lined frontage, whitewashed brick-trimmed hardscape, and a newer smooth stucco exterior finish. Offering nearly 2,100 square feet, owned solar, five bedrooms, and three bathrooms, this two-story home has been rebuilt with a no expense spared approach and a designer eye throughout. The main living area features all new engineered wood flooring in a herringbone pattern, level 4 smooth coat drywall, all new solid core doors, custom cabinetry, Rejuvenation lighting accents and hardware, and a stunning designer kitchen that opens to the living room and backyard. The kitchen showcases a green statement island, stone counters, brass fixtures, farmhouse sink, arched range alcove, and an all new Thermador appliance suite including side by side refrigerator and freezer, range, microwave, dishwasher, and wine fridge. Just beyond the kitchen is an incredible butler’s pantry with custom cabinetry, prep space, storage, and beverage area. Downstairs, three spacious bedrooms sit down the arched hallway on the left wing of the home, including the primary bedroom and fully remodeled primary bathroom. Also downstairs is a dedicated study or office with a glass-accented pocket door for privacy, a finished laundry area with all new Samsung stack washer and dryer, and direct access to the main living spaces. Upstairs are two spacious guest bedrooms and a fully upgraded bathroom, creating separation for guests, kids, work, or flex space. The backyard is built for entertaining with a pool, newer pool heater, new Wynn sliders, a bifold panoramic picture door, and a fully upgraded outdoor living area complete with TV, brand new hibachi grill, BBQ, covered lounge space, and exterior wiring set up for speakers. The home also includes a full home AV setup with surround sound inside and outside, smart-home-ready controls, WiFi infrastructure, Cat 5/6 wiring, Caseta-style lighting controls, and phone-based control capability. The garage is finished with a brand new carriage-style garage door and all new epoxy flooring. Lower Birds is one of Mesa Verde’s most beloved pockets, known for, pride of ownership, community feel, holiday traditions, neighborhood parades, and proximity to Fairview Park, Mesa Verde Country Club, and Costa Mesa Country Club. Homes like this are rare, do not let this one go.
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,049
Lot Size
7,840 sqft
Year Built
1961
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
1
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
OC26104908
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Fireplace
Family Room, Outside
Accessibility
Accessible Hallways
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Door Single, Garage, Paved
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Paved, Yard
Pool Features
Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Biking, Golf, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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