Mesa Verde Opportunity Near OCC: 1566 Corsica Place in Costa Mesa

Fresh carpet, a new price, an oversized lot, and one of Costa Mesa’s most practical location advantages — access to nearby colleges, parks, shopping, and coastal convenience.

1566 Corsica Place in Mesa Verde is now offered at $1,440,000, and the home has just been refreshed with new carpet. But the bigger story is not only what is inside the home. It is where the home sits.

Mesa Verde is one of Costa Mesa’s most established and well-loved neighborhoods, known for larger lots, single-story homes, nearby parks, and easy access to the best of coastal Orange County. For buyers who want convenience, flexibility, and long-term location value, this part of Costa Mesa deserves attention.

Living Near Orange Coast College and Nearby Universities

One of the strongest location advantages near 1566 Corsica Place is access to nearby colleges and universities. This part of Costa Mesa offers convenient access to Orange Coast College, Vanguard University, UC Irvine, and several other higher education options throughout Orange County and nearby Los Angeles County.

Nearby colleges and universities include:

Vanguard University — approx. 1.2 miles
Orange Coast College — approx. 1.8 miles
UC Irvine — approx. 5.2 miles
Concordia University Irvine — approx. 6.0 miles
Golden West College — approx. 11.1 miles
CSU Long Beach — approx. 18.0 miles
CSU Fullerton — approx. 18.8 miles

The home is also convenient to Coastline College’s Newport Beach Campus, Santa Ana College, and Irvine Valley College.

That kind of access matters for many different buyers.

For a family, it means children can grow up near parks, local schools, community resources, and higher education options. For a homeowner thinking long-term, it means location flexibility. For someone considering future rental possibilities, multi-generational living, or possible ADU potential, the oversized lot creates an important opportunity conversation.

Of course, any ADU, rental use, or future improvement should be verified directly with the City of Costa Mesa and all applicable guidelines. But the combination of location, lot size, and nearby education access is exactly why this home is worth a fresh look.

1566 Corsica Place Property Highlights

1566 Corsica Place offers:

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Approx. 1,357 sq ft
Approx. 7,636 sq ft lot
Single-story layout
Fresh new carpet
Oversized Mesa Verde lot
New price: $1,440,000

The lifestyle around the home is just as important as the home itself. You are near Fairview Park, Smallwood Park, Orange Coast College, South Coast Plaza, The CAMP, The LAB, coastal trails, beaches, dining, shopping, and major Orange County destinations.

This is the kind of Costa Mesa location that gives buyers options.

Live in the home. Enjoy the lot. Use the nearby parks. Take advantage of nearby education access. Think about long-term flexibility. That is the Mesa Verde opportunity.

Open House Schedule

1566 Corsica Place is open this weekend:

Friday 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

A fresh new look and a new price make this a great weekend to see it in person.

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Berit Hayden
Coldwell Banker Realty
DRE #01442543
bhaydenhomes.com

Buyer to verify schools, distances, ADU potential, rental use, square footage, lot size, and city requirements.