$1,280,000
SOLD NOV 27, 2024

306 Princeton Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,521 Sq Ft
7,285 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$842 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

306 Princeton Drive is located in the heart of the sought-after area of the College Park neighborhood ! An exciting opportunity to create your forever home!  Versatile floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, high ceilings in the family and kitchen and attached garage. Some notable improvements: newer roof; exterior home painted; newer appliances, newer furnace and windows. The spacious backyard offers endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment, whether you're dreaming of creating a garden or hosting barbecues on summer days. Located in the heart of Costa Mesa, this home is in close proximity to the beach, great restaurants, and the Back Bay walking trails. Furthermore, the home is within walking distance to Orange Coast College, the Orange County Fairgrounds, and Vanguard University.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ADam NGuyen

Compass Brokerage Phone: 714-880-4962 License #01888194 Listed on: 10/31/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

ADam NGuyen

Compass Brokerage Phone: 714-880-4962 License #01888194 Listed on: 10/31/2024

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,744

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,285 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,521 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Atrium Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Tax Tract Number 3166
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14138321
  • $918 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,744

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park (COLP)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 14138321
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1521.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 841.55
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Window Features: Atrium
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub, Main Floor Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7285.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1672

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7285.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 639.05
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Tract Number: 3166
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 918.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Jeannine V Marold Trust and Voss Steven
Bought by
Voss Kirsten Jennifer
Seller's Agent
ADam NGuyen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
ADam NGuyen
Compass
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
2.48%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1999
Sold by
Marold Jeannine V
Bought by
Marold Jeannine and Jeannine V Marold Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $1,790,000 +0.1% $1,177 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $1,789,000 +39.8% $1,176 / Sq Ft
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Sold $1,280,000 0.0% $842 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Off Market $1,280,000 -- --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $821 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,744 $76,702 $29,569 $47,133
2023 $1,633 $75,199 $28,990 $46,209
2022 $1,493 $73,725 $28,422 $45,303
2021 $1,399 $72,280 $27,865 $44,415
2020 $1,371 $71,539 $27,579 $43,960
2019 $1,340 $70,137 $27,038 $43,099
2018 $1,312 $68,762 $26,508 $42,254
2017 $1,294 $67,414 $25,988 $41,426
2016 $1,273 $66,093 $25,479 $40,614
2015 $1,258 $65,101 $25,097 $40,004
2014 $1,233 $63,826 $24,605 $39,221
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24214973

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 141-383-21