315 University Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,225 sq ft
- 9,148 sq ft lot
- Built 1954
$6,000/month
The home
About 315 University Drive
Two bedrooms, a den, and a backyard most Eastside rentals can’t match: 315 University Drive puts an updated home on a 9,148 square foot lot minutes from the Back Bay. The 1,225 square foot residence sits behind a security gate. Inside, a large living room centers on a fireplace, and dining area connects to the galley kitchen. Two bedrooms and two baths handle daily life, while the den adds a flexible third room for a home office, guest space, or playroom. Central air conditioning, in-unit laundry, and a two-car garage cover the practical side. The backyard sets this home apart. It is spacious and private, with room to entertain, garden, or simply spread out, a rare feature in a neighborhood where most rentals offer a patio at best. The location carries the rest. The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and the Muth Interpretive Center sit at University Drive and Irvine Avenue, with direct access to the Back Bay trails and the 10.5-mile Back Bay Loop for running, cycling, and birdwatching. The cafes and restaurants of 17th Street, Newport Beach shopping and beaches, and John Wayne Airport are all a short drive away. The home falls within Newport-Mesa Unified School District. A full yard, a flexible floor plan, and Back Bay access in one lease. Schedule your private showing.
Property details for 315 University Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 1,225 square feet of living space and is available for lease at $6,000 a month. The home was built in 1954. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-091-11. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 9,148-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $6,000 monthly
- Days On Site
- 8 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,225 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 9,148 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1954
- MLS® Number
- OC26224210
- Status
- Pending
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26224210
- Year Built
- 1954
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,225
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,148
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.21
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 43909111
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-16
- Zoning
- R-4
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Rooms
- Other, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Street Lights
The record
Property History for 315 University Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Sold | $1,425,000 | The Nahin Group |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 315 University 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, area of minimal 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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 20 of 41 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 41 of 41. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 26 of 41.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590631024000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 952 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 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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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.
Schools
School District for 315 University 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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Listing information updated Oct 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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