MLS# OC26041042 – 315 University Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Price: $3,250,000
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Living Area SqFt: 1,225
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size SqFt: 9,148
Year Built: 1954
Days on Website: 1

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Property Description

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.

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Property Details and Features

  • Bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 2 total bedrooms
  • 2 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1954
  • Building area total: 1225
  • 1 stroy
  • 1 story total
  • Living area: 1225
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • Entry level: 1
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “1 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Fireplaces
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Public”
  • Heating
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Laundry
  • “Gas”
  • “Washer Hookup”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: OC26041042
  • List price: $3,250,000
  • 1 day on market
  • Listing contract date: 2026-02-25
  • Lot
  • 9,148 size sqft
  • Size area: 0.21
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 2
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • Zoning: R-4
  • “N/K”
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”

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$3,250,000 – 315 University Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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MLS# OC26041042 – 315 University Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627