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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! :)
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 287 Hanover Dr
General
- Sold For: $1,400,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PW25160703
- Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, In Kitchen
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Concrete, Covered, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: College Park (COLP)
- Driving Directions: West of Fairview, South of Merrimac Drive, North of Fair Drive. Home is on the south side of the street.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Community
- Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Blinds, Double-Pane Windows
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Entry Location: Front door
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,378
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1957
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs (Cosmetic), Repairs (Major)
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1572
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
- Fencing (Description): Block, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,015.97
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
Listed by Re/Max R. E. Specialists, Mary Ebersole
Sold by The Oppenheim Group, Reza Shirangi
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Schools
Schools serving 287 Hanover Dr
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
College Park Elementary School, Costa Mesa, CA 2380 Notre Dame Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Costa Mesa High School 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 7-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 287 Hanover Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/20/2025
Sold
$1,400,000
-6.04%
MLS
7/18/2025
Listed
$1,490,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
287 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS# PW25160703) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,400,000 on August 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 287 Hanover Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Costa Mesa? You can browse all Costa Mesa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

