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listing_id: CROC26041042
status: Active
price: 2675000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1225
sqft_lot: 9148
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1954
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "315 University Dr"
city: Costa Mesa
state: CA
zip: 92627
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.657715
lng: -117.8901811
days_on_market: 84
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Brian Sperry"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(949) 667-3300"
list_agent_license: 01478815
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-05-20
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Costa Mesa | 92627 | 315 University Dr

315 University Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

MLS: CROC26041042 | Status: Active | Price: $2,675,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,225 9,148 1954

Remarks

315 University Drive presents a high-density development opportunity on a 9,148 square foot lot zoned R-4 in Costa Mesa. Architectural studies illustrate two distinct paths: a for-sale configuration featuring four spacious 2-bedroom condominium residences with a separate structure offering two additional 2-bedroom ADUs, all supported by parking within a shared ground-level garage; or a rental-focused design allowing for up to 20 units comprised of a mix of two-bedroom and studio apartments. The apartment concept includes structured parking. The contemporary three-story design features private patios and balconies, elevator access, and a modern coastal architectural aesthetic as depicted in the renderings, which are for illustrative purposes only. With flexible development potential in a supply-constrained submarket, this property offers multiple strategies for build-to-sell, build-to-rent, or long-term hold. Buyer to verify all development standards and requirements with the City of Costa Mesa and the County of Orange. Architectural floor plans are available upon request. Adjacent property (317 University Drive) is also available for sale by a different seller to potentially develop a larger property.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26041042
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 84

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Other
Appliances Other
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Newport-Mesa Unified
High School District Newport-Mesa Unified
HOA Fee $0
Zoning R-4

Contact Information

Brian Sperry
Compass
License #: 01478815
Phone: (949) 667-3300

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Back Bay High School public 9-12 0.24 mi 2
Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp) public 10-12 0.92 mi N/A
Maude B. Davis Elementary School public K-6 1.06 mi 9
Monte Vista High School public 7-12 1.08 mi 2
Coastline Rop School public 9-12 1.10 mi N/A
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School public 3,4,5,6 1.13 mi 8
College Park Elementary School public K-6 1.16 mi 6
Orange County Special Education School public K-12 1.20 mi N/A
Access County Community School public K-12 1.20 mi 2
Access Juvenile Hall public K-12 1.22 mi 1
Costa Mesa High School public 7-12 1.23 mi 5
Eastbluff Elementary School public K-6 1.27 mi 9
Sonora Elementary School public K-6 1.32 mi 7
Woodland Elementary School public KG,1,2 1.38 mi N/A
Harbor View Elementary School public K-6 1.54 mi 10
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School public K-6 1.54 mi 9
Corona Del Mar High School public 7-12 1.74 mi 8
Paularino Elementary School public K-6 1.93 mi 7
Mariners Elementary School public K-6 1.94 mi 10
Harper public KG 2.02 mi N/A

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1789 Rogers Pl $2,999,000 4 3 2,168 Active
333 Mesa Dr $2,550,000 5 4 3,271 Active
2665 Club Mesa Pl $2,249,000 4 3 2,251 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Brian Sperry, (949) 667-3300.