287 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OFF MARKET
Listed by Mary Ebersole, Re/Max R. E. Specialists, (562) 882-6279 . Bought with The Oppenheim Group

$1,401,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,378 sqft

287 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Est. Refi. Payment $8,699/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 20, 2025 for $1,400,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.4M
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+0.4%)
Since last sale
$600 (0%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +97% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.4M
August 2026$1.41M
July 2026$1.43M
June 2026$1.41M
May 2026$1.41M
March 2026$1.43M
February 2026$1.44M
January 2026$1.39M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
304 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,780,000
08/10/26
3
2
1,446
326 Princeton Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,620,000
04/15/26
3
2
1,378
208 Wellesley Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,363,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,522
300 Bucknell Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,480,000
09/25/25
3
2
1,614
254 Bucknell Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
07/06/26
3
2
1,555
2524 Littleton Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
03/05/26
3
2
1,638
213 Wellesley Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
04/02/26
3
2
2,000
2520 Andover Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,090,000
11/12/25
3
2
1,566
2436 Littleton Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
09/03/26
3
2
1,637

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
296 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.04
$2,039,400
3
2
1,521
Off Market
292 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.03
$1,852,500
3
2
1,625
Off Market
252 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.08
$1,610,100
3
2
1,380
Off Market
304 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.06
$1,780,000
3
2
1,446
Recently Sold
297 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.06
$1,942,700
4
2
1,521
Off Market
305 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.07
$1,752,000
3
2
1,378
Off Market
2563 Columbia Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.12
$1,850,000
4
3
2,235
For Sale
306 Princeton Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.09
$1,792,200
4
2
1,521
Off Market
322 Princeton Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.11
$2,004,100
5
3
2,174
Off Market
208 Wellesley Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.17
$1,363,000
3
2
1,522
Recently Sold
213 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.18
$2,132,900
4
3
2,054
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
1,378 sqft
$1,017/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Fruit treesLarge lotAmple windowsCovered patioClerestory windowsVaulted ceilings
What an AMAZING MID-CENTURY MODERN FIXER opportunity in the highly-coveted neighborhood of College Park!! Sweetly nestled on a nice, large lot & situated mid-block on a lovely, wide, serene, tree-lined destination street (Hanover Drive is accessed by Princeton Drive to the west & culminates in a cul-de-sac to the east), this diamond in the rough & outstanding blank canvas is ready for an incredible transformation! Bring your creative vision, artistry & awesome ideas! Everything is ready for reinvention & to be beautifully re-imagined inside & outside w/the proper vision & execution into a MODERN & STUNNING GEM!! Capitalize on its excellent potential & great bones! Ample windows, including a plethora of clerestory windows, infuse the home with natural light all throughout. Sellers completed some great improvements to the home over the years of their ownership, including a new Noritz tankless water heater installed in 2019, new roof in 2018 w/city permit, new windows, patio slider, doors, new forced-air furnace & ducting in 2011. Living room, kitchen & dining area have vaulted ceilings & are spacious, open & bright. Kitchen has a convenient side door to covered breezeway, garage & backyard. Inside laundry in the hallway. Spacious covered patio & backyard, once remodeled, will be ideal for year-round lounging/relaxing, entertaining family & friends, morning coffee, evening happy hour, BBQing & al fresco dining!! Large front & back yards. Fruit trees on the grounds. Detached 2-car garage w/a long driveway offers additional parking for several cars. So many possibilities to be envisioned & expanded upon, including due diligence into the creation of an ADU for possible multi-generational living, flex space/home office or for a tenant to potentially help subsidize any mortgage. A fantastic, wide-ranging spectrum of dining, shopping, entertainment, schools, parks, golf courses, other leisure & recreation & so much more nearby, all just a leisurely stroll, skateboard ride, bike ride or quick car ride away! OC Fair & Event Center, Orange Coast College, CM Middle & Performing Arts High School, Vanguard University, CM Country Club, MV Country Club, South Coast Plaza, John Wayne Airport, UCI, Upper Newport Bay & more! Convenient access to major transit & transportation routes. including the 405/73/55 fwys. Long-time owners abound in this premium neighborhood! Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity! We welcome your visit & thank you so much for your interest! :)
287 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,378 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $1,400,000 on Aug 20, 2025 (6% below the $1,490,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2011 with an asking price of $2,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 6, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,401,900, with a rent estimate of $5,007/month.

Home Details for 287 Hanover Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1378 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Inside
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas, Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, Double Pane WindowsDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Tile, VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front doorFloors: Tile, Vinyl
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Concrete, Covered, PatioFencing: Block, WoodNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Mid-Century Modern
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic, Repairs MajorParcel Number: 14138209

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,490,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 22 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: College Park (Colp)
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6848 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Contingencies: No seller contingencies. Sellers do not need to identify or locate a replacement home, so a quick escrow is welcome. Thank you!Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW25160703Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 562-882-6279Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-14138209-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2025
Source: CRMLS #PW25160703
Sold
$1,400,000
Aug 8, 2025
Source: CRMLS #PW25160703
Pending
$1,490,000
Jul 25, 2025
Source: CRMLS #PW25160703
Contingent
$1,490,000
Jul 18, 2025
Source: CRMLS #PW25160703
Listed For Sale
$1,490,000
Dec 6, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,000

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$73.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$859
$31MoM
Available listings
179
14MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 987 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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    "I live here for almost 3 years the area is nice and quiet good neighborhood and clean air Newport Beach is close to my apartment and shops everything "
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    "I’m live in Costa Mesa since in 3 years the area is safe and Nighborhod is safe and close to Newport Beach and fun places "
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  • Kayla Marie
    "Public transit is amazing in this city, bus comes every 20 mins in most areas here (: Even riding my bike is a great way to get around, everything is super close and I have really enjoyed the mostly flat streets and bike lanes provided by the city"
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  • Luka J
    "Close to all freeways. My commute is only 12-18 minutes depending on traffic. Even with traffic I have access to backstreets if needed."
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  • Lyndsay Jackson
    "Eastside Costa Mesa is a family friendly neighborhood. Backbay is a good place to exercise and meet up with friends for a casual walk "
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  • ssbiken
    "It’s a safe neighborhood very nice community park.well lit has pool, tennis, racket ball courts clean bathrooms and out side shower after swimming in the pool to rinse off"
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  • Albert Luu
    "OC Fair holding events weekly and Segerstrom Performing Art Center having great events weekly. Also the availability of many restaurants all within a short drive. "
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  • Mrobbins055
    "It’s on the boarder of Newport and Costa Mesa and it feels very safe. I walk with my baby and dog daily."
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  • ssbiken
    "You can walk to the mall and grocery store if you wanted to.The bus is within walking distance. Nice area to live for people with children."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
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  • ssbiken
    "A well kept environment owner show that they are proud of their community. It is a great place to raise children, dog friendly and close to stores, restaurants, and local mall."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "A mix of old and new homes with generous sprinkles of rentals. Very walk-friendly with a neighborhood feel. Lots of spots to eat and grab drinks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
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    "The back bay is by far the best benefit of living in this neighborhood. Lots of noise from the airport but you get used to it. "
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    "Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
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  • Maria M.
    "Very important for parents to know that our neighborhoods are over populated and unfortunately we no longer have the the city of Costa Mesa code enforcement making sure codes are being enforced. To many fast food restaurants that people litter and drive very fast in residential areas. "
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  • Crashowe
    "Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
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  • Cristina
    "People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
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  • Sheryldye
    "Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
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  • Jimmy H.
    "Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
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  • Lauriehipp
    "My neighborhood provides great public access and well lit sidewalks. We have a well working traffic lights and signs for us to get directions. "
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  • Nicweinstein
    "Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
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  • Kym M.
    "OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
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  • Sarah T.
    "I live in a gated community and feel safer that way. I would say the surrounding apartments/neighborhoods aren’t as nice as my community but if you drive 2-3min in each direction it’s a lot nicer over there. Like that I’m only 15min away from the beach too"
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  • Cassandra M.
    "there are a lot of people who walk their dogs in this area - dogs of all sizes! There are not a ton of huge lawns. "
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  • Destiny
    "coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
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  • Amyshepherd
    "Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
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  • Destiny
    "mostly family oriented. certain neighborhoods get to know eachother more than others. not all neighborhoods are equal. all four corners are very different neighborhoods in their own special way."
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  • Mmhauser1
    "Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
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  • Arutianr
    "There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
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  • Azucena R. G.
    "alot of the community around have dogs and plenty love to walk them around their neighborhoods theres also a dog park driving distance near that's on Newport boulevard going South bound by the fair grounds. just always remember to take ur goody bag with u in order to always pick up after ur canine. and always their water. "
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  • Diana L.
    "Nice close to john Wayne shopping malls everything Is Close by. Ppl are kind Trader Joe’s is up the block Bloomies is down the street and a lot of restaurants "
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  • Seanpatrick7
    "Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
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  • Dan D.
    "Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
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  • Joelle S.
    "We’re right next to the OC fairgrounds. There’s always an event going on. It’s close to the freeway for travel. The location close to Back Bay which is great for walks or workouts. "
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  • Hookashley
    "The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
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  • Joannbkenyon
    "Great neighborhood but most parents take their kids to other schools in the Mesa Verde area. Great trick or treating. Great for walking and biking around. "
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  • dorothy p
    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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  • Jon D.
    "It’s great to walk your kids and your dogs in the evening but it doesn’t make sense not to pick up after your dog"
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  • Azucenagarcia8823
    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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Frequently asked questions about 287 Hanover Dr

  • What is 287 Hanover Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 287 Hanover Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,401,900.
  • What is the price history for 287 Hanover Dr?
    287 Hanover Dr in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $1,400,000 in August 2025.
  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Costa Mesa?
    The median sale price in Costa Mesa is $1.45M. That is up $73.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 287 Hanover Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 287 Hanover Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 287 Hanover Dr?
    The lot at 287 Hanover Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,848 sq ft).

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