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287 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

$1,505,000

Last sold 08/20/2025 for $1.4M

3
bed
2
bath
1,378
Sqft ($1,016/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 287 Hanover Dr

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1957

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 6,848 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 2 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

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! :)

Listed by

Listing Agent - Mary Ebersole

Listing Agent Contact: 562-882-6279

Listing Office - Re/Max R. E. Specialists

Source: CRMLS

MLS#PW25160703 • last updated 1 year ago

Movoto checked CRMLS for data 2 minutes ago

Overview
Levels/Style	One, Mid Century Modern, House
Type	Residential
SubType	Single Family Residence
Status	Active
Living Area	1378
Lot Size (Acres)	0.1572
Lot Size (SqFt)	6848
Year Built	1957
Condition	Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic, Repairs Major

Interior
# Three-Quarter Baths	1
Total # of Bathrooms	2
# Full Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	3
Eating Area	Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
Laundry	Inside
Kitchen	Tile Counters
Appliances	Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features	Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters
Window Features	Blinds, Double Pane Windows

Exterior
Parking	Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
# Parking Spaces	2
# Garage Spaces	2
Lot Description	Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear

Amenities / Utilities
Fireplaces	Living Room, Gas
Sewer/ Septic	Public Sewer
Water Source	Public
Spa	None
Pool	None

Location
View	None
County	Orange
Community Features	Sidewalks, Street Lights
Subdivision	College Park (COLP), College Park (COLP)
Neighborhood	College Park
High School District	Newport Mesa Unified
Directions	West Of Fairview, South Of Merrimac Drive, North Of Fair Drive. Home Is On The South Side Of The Street.
APN	14138209

$1.5M

Range: $1.35M-$1.65M

Last 30 days

Rental est.: $3,631/month

• Gross rent multiplier: 32.1

Lower your payment with the loan terms that fit you.

Aug 2025
MLS # PW25160703
Aug 22, 2025 Sold
$1,400,000
Aug 8, 2025 Pending
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Jul 24, 2025 Active
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Jul 18, 2025 Listed
$1,490,000 (+254.8%)
Aug 2025
Public Records
Aug 20, 2025 Sold
$1,400,000 (-6.0%)
Oct 2011
Public Records
Oct 13, 2011 Sold
$420,000
Oct 2011
MLS # P791407
Oct 13, 2011 Sold
$420,000 (-2.3%)
Aug 1, 2011 Listed
$429,900

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$6,453 +3.5%

$517,194 +2.0%
2023
$6,233 +3.5%

$507,053
2022
$6,020 +3.1%

$507,053 +2.0%
2021
$5,840 +1.2%

$497,111 +3.06%
2020
$5,770 +2.2%

$482,367 +2.0%
2019
$5,648 +3.7%

$472,909 +2.0%
2017
$5,444 +2.1%

$463,637 +4.04%
2016
$5,329 +1.0%

$445,635
2015
$5,279

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287 Hanover Dr
$1.4M
Central Costa Mesa
$955K +16% y/y
92626
$1.49M 0% y/y
Costa Mesa
$1.39M 0% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
291 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$1,604,000	3/2	1,378	0.01
281 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$1,507,000	3/2	1,378	0.02
297 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$1,745,000	3/3	1,682	0.02
288 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$1,763,000	3/2	2,309	0.02
284 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$1,833,000	4/3	1,934	0.02
292 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$1,819,000	3/2	1,378	0.02
277 Hanover Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$2,051,000	3/4	3,234	0.03
280 Bowling Green Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626	$1,583,000	3/2	1,546	0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.