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551 Traverse Drive sold on November 30, 2020 for $900,000, 2.7% below the $925,000 asking price after 74 days on the market; it was first listed at $949,000. The details are below for reference.
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551 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,450 sq ft
- 6,098 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
$900,000
Subdivision Del Cerro
The home
About 551 Traverse Drive
Great location in the Del Cerro community of Costa Mesa. Only minutes to world class shopping, dining, The Lab, South Coast Plaza, and The Triangle. Conveniently close to freeway access, airport, and beaches. Home is located in the highly acclaimed Newport-Mesa Unified School district. Short walk to Del Mesa Park and basketball court.
Beautiful curb appeal with lush front lawn and several beautiful date palms surrounding the bay window. Gorgeous entry way with natural light pouring in from the skylight. Huge living room with an electric fireplace that creates a cozy retreat on chilly winter nights with the press of a button. Three large bedrooms on the first floor including one of the master ensuite bedrooms. Gorgeous dining area with the second of three fireplaces adorning the home. Dining area opens to an oversized outdoor patio with a custom aluminum patio cover complete with three ceiling fans. Second master is up-stairs which features a fire place, walk-in closet and dual vanity. Large dedicated laundry room with lots of room for storage. Newer dual-pane windows and doors throughout. Newer Hampton Bay ceiling fans throughout the home as well.
Property details for 551 Traverse Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Del Cerro neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,450 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 418-022-13. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and a 6,098-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $900,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,450 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,098 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1965
- MLS® Number
- OC20137494
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20137494
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,450
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,098
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.14
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 41802213
- On Market Date
- 2020-07-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Electric, Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Level, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Fencing
- Brick
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Del Cerro (DELC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Park, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 551 Traverse Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | Sold | $900,000 | |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Sold | |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Price reduced | $925,000 | From $949,000 |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Listed for sale | $949,000 | |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Sold | $706,000 | Keller Williams Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 551 Traverse Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0267J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Airport noise
Inside John Wayne Airport's 60 to 65 dB CNEL noise contour.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 56 of 56 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 56 of 56. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 56 of 56.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590639082003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 1,134 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa sits on the coastal tableland of central Orange County, bordered by Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, with its southern edge about a mile from the Pacific. South Coast Plaza, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Orange County Fairgrounds, Orange Coast College, and the Eastside and Mesa Verde neighborhoods all fall within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Costa Mesa home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 433
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $962
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 551 Traverse Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Derek LeBon of RE/MAX ONE
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 4:21 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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