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#OC25103439, Michael Hausam, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty
#PW25160703·
Listing office: Re/Max R. E. Specialists·
Listing agent: Mary Ebersole·
Listing office phone: 562-882-6279
$1,490,000 List price
287 Hanover Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3 beds
2 full
1,378 sqft
0.2 acres
$1,081 / sqft
House
Property details
About 287 Hanover Dr
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! :)
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
Size1,378 sqft
Lot size0.1572 Acres
Year built1957
ParkingDriveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
MLS #PW25160703
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas, Living Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, Primary Suite
- Fireplace: Gas, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,490,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,081
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,452
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn
- Directions: West of Fairview, South of Merrimac Drive, North of Fair Drive. Home is on the south side of the street.
- Year Built: 1957
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,378 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1572 Acres
- MLS Number: PW25160703
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Re/Max R. E. Specialists
- Office Phone: (562) 882-6279
- Listing Agent: Mary Ebersole
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,194 | $6,452 |
| 2023 | $507,053 | $6,233 |
| 2022 | $497,111 | $6,019 |
| 2021 | $487,364 | $5,840 |
| 2020 | $482,367 | $5,770 |
| 2019 | $472,909 | $5,534 |
| 2018 | $463,637 | $5,534 |
| 2017 | $454,547 | $5,443 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
College Park Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•2380 Notre Dame Rd
8
Maude B. Davis Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.6 mi
•1050 Arlington Dr
6
Sonora Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.1 mi
•966 Sonora Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,588. Residents of Costa Mesa, CA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Live Theatre
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Mercedes
Audi
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 287 Hanover Dr
The listing price of 287 Hanover Dr property is $1,490,000.
The property 287 Hanover Dr is a house located in Costa Mesa, California, 92626.
Active Listing: 287 Hanover Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 287 Hanover Dr are: College Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Maude B. Davis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Sonora Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Isaac L. Sowers Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), McFadden Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Costa Mesa Middle and High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Estancia High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Monte Vista High/Cloud Campus (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,452 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 287 Hanover Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 287 Hanover Dr is 1,378 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 287 Hanover Dr is 1957.
This home is located at 287 Hanover Dr in Costa Mesa, CA and zip code 92626 in the College Park neighborhood. This 1,378 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,490,000.
Over 20 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Costa Mesa, CA. In the same period over 34 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Costa Mesa, CA between May and June 2025 decreased by 2%. In June 2025 median list price was $1,427,500 and the average listing age was 29 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.