Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – College Park (And Garage Sale!)

There are so many great Costa Mesa neighborhoods to call home. Many people have heard of College Park. It’s a neighborhood where the streets are named after prominent colleges. Just drive through the neighborhood and check out the street names for fun: Wake Forest, Villanova, Loyola, Vassar, Bowdoin, Cornell, Fordham… The list goes on!

The Homes

College Park is a large neighborhood with about 950 homes. Most of the homes were built in the 1950s however many have been updated over time. Generally the homes are single-story ranches. Many of the streets are quiet cul-de-sacs that are family-friendly and it’s not uncommon to see kids riding bikes, people walking dogs, or friends playing basketball on the street.

Upcoming Event

Torelli Realty agent Eric Guzik will be holding the College Park Garage Sale on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Anyone who lives in the neighborhood is welcome to sign up by emailing eric@torellirealty.com and putting “College Park Garage Sale” in the subject line.

Schools

College Park Elementary School is centrally located and an easy walk for most in the neighborhood. Older students attend middle school and high school at Mesa/Costa Mesa High School (Go Mustangs!), which is just outside College Park and still a close walk for most.

Location

So where exactly is College Park? It’s a central neighborhood in Costa Mesa. You’ll find Harbor Blvd. to the west, Merrimac & Arlington to the north, the 55 FWY to the east, and Wilson to the south. The neighborhood is full of life because it’s so close to the great entertainment of the OC Fair and Pacific Ampitheater.

Do you have any questions about home values or homes for sale in College Park? Please contact Eric at Torelli Realty for more information – eric@torellirealty.com.

About Torelli Realty: Torelli Realty is proud to represent Costa Mesa real estate. We’ve been meeting the needs of Costa Mesa home buyers & sellers since 1984. Torelli Realty deals with Costa Mesa homes, Costa Mesa apartments, Costa Mesa rentals, Costa Mesa property management, and offers home improvement and home staging tips to help your home’s value throughout Costa Mesa and in Mesa Verde. We also have an expert on staff, Holly Schwartz, who came to us as a producer from Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and extensively studied the most effective home staging techniques, as well as home values and markets locally and nationally. Torelli Realty is also an expert in Costa Mesa short sales and Orange County short sales. Feel free to contact Torelli Realty for a consultation and for all your real estate needs.

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Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – Del Cerro (And Garage Sale!)

There are so many great Costa Mesa neighborhoods to call home. Most people are familiar with the larger neighborhoods, but there are lots of smaller ones that make up the whole. If you have a neighborhood you’d like us to feature make sure to email us. Today we’re taking a look at Del Cerro.

Del Cerro

Del Cerro is an area with about 250 homes, most of them single family homes that were built in the 1960s. A handful of homes were also built in the 1970s. In general the homes range from 1200 – 2400 sq. ft. Over time, many have updated and expanded their homes to meet changing needs.  There are a mix of single-story and two-story homes to be found here.

Upcoming Events

Torelli Realty agent Tracy Wilson is organizing a Del Cerro Garage Sale for Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. It’s a great way to clean up your house and get rid of clutter! If you’d like to participate please call Tracy at (714) 403-6182.

Amenities

There is a community park in this neighborhood that’s great for parties complete with basketball, restrooms, and plenty of space to run around.  The area is less than a mile from the world class shopping of South Coast Plaza and Metro Pointe, as well as all the entertainment of the Orange Country Perfroming Arts Center and Segerstrom Hall. Del Cerro is also very close to the hip shopping areas of The Lab & The Camp.

Location

So where exactly is Del Cerro? The  boundaries are Bristol St. to the west, the 55 Freeway to the east, the 405 Freeway to the north, and Paularino to the south.

If you have any questions or want to know about real estate sales and home values in Del Cerro, please contact Torelli Realty agent Tracy Wilson at (714) 403-6182. Find Tracy on Facebook or follow her on Twitter @OChousefinder.

About Torelli Realty: Torelli Realty is proud to represent Costa Mesa real estate. We’ve been meeting the needs of Costa Mesa home buyers & sellers since 1984. Torelli Realty deals with Costa Mesa homes, Costa Mesa apartments, Costa Mesa rentals, Costa Mesa property management, and offers home improvement and home staging tips to help your home’s value throughout Costa Mesa and in Mesa Verde. We also have an expert on staff, Holly Schwartz, who came to us as a producer from Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and extensively studied the most effective home staging techniques, as well as home values and markets locally and nationally. Torelli Realty is also an expert in Costa Mesa short sales and Orange County short sales. Feel free to contact Torelli Realty for a consultation and for all your real estate needs.

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Valerie Torelli License #: 00668297

Costa Mesa Neighborhood – Mesa North with Colin McCarthy

Each Costa Mesa neighborhood has a sense of community pride and Mesa North is no exception. Colin McCarthy is the President of the Mesa North Community Association and he shared with us his insider perspective on why he loves representing Mesa North.

Where is Mesa North

Mesa North is located bounded by the 405 Freeway to the north, Fairview to the West, Baker to the South and the 73 Freeway to the East. Most of the homes built in this neighborhood were built around 1964. There are approximately 800 homes.

One of the interesting things about this neighborhood is that there are a number of streets named after Presidents.

Trivia Question: One of the “Presidential Streets” is named ‘Johnson.’ Was this for Andrew Johnson or Lyndon Johnson?

Do you live on a “Presidential Street?” Comment below!

One of the things Colin was proud to boast about is the fact that Paularino School is a California Distinguished School. The community is laid out in a very functional way where the school and park are set right in the middle of the neighborhood.  It’s easy for people to gather there.

Mesa North BIG Events

May – They have a neighborhood garage sale (around the same time we are hosting annual Mesa Verde Garage Sale.)

July – They hold a 4^th of July Bike Parade with a float. (Mesa Del Mar also has a 4^th of July Bike Parade)

October – They hold an annual meeting in October at Paularino School. Thanks to Starbucks who donates coffee for the meeting and the garage sale!

October/December – There are holiday decorating contests in October and December.

They assemble a neighborhood e-newsletter each quarter and alert the neighborhood with banners to let them know it is ready.

Thank you Colin for sharing with us your love of Mesa North! Colin and his wife are new parents and we wish them the best!

Find out more about some other Costa Mesa neighborhoods in the related articles:

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – South Coast Metro With Former School Board Member Linda Sneen

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – South Coast Metro – Plus A Poll!

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – Mesa Del Mar – An Interview With Costa Mesa City Councilwoman Katrina Foley

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Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – Mesa North with Colin McCarthy and Valerie Torelli

The Costa Mesa neighborhood of Mesa North is an area bounded by the streets Fairview, Baker, the 405 Freeway, and the 73 Freeway. Colin McCarthy is the President of the Mesa North Community Association and he sat down with Valerie Torelli of Torelli Realty to share some of the wonderful things going on there.  

Thank you Colin for sharing with us your love of Mesa North! Colin and his wife are new parents and we wish them the best!

Find out more about some other Costa Mesa neighborhoods in the related articles:

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – South Coast Metro With Former School Board Member Linda Sneen

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – South Coast Metro – Plus A Poll!

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Spotlight – Mesa Del Mar – An Interview With Costa Mesa City Councilwoman Katrina Foley

Costa Mesa Police Department And The Community Hold National Night Out

COSTA MESA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The Costa Mesa Police Department is holding National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. What is National Night Out? It’s a way to make the community more aware of ways to stay safe and how to avoid and prevent crime and drug activity. National Night Out is a way for the community to show support for the local police force.

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY

Each Costa Mesa Neighborhood can do their part too. The Costa Mesa Police Department has a Neighborhood Watch Program that members of the community can join. According to their website, “As a participant in the Neighborhood Watch Program, you will become better acquainted with your neighbors.”  Several Costa Mesa Neighborhoods will be sponsoring events and we’ve listed a couple below. Let’s keep Costa Mesa safe.

DETAILS

MESA WOODS

WHERE: Mesa Pines at 2650 Harla Ave. Pool/BBQ area, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

WHEN: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6-9pm

CHOW: Adobe Grill will be providing food

FUN/EDUCATION: There will be a self-defense demonstration by Thaikaju Martial Arts class

HALECREST/HALL OF FAME & BAKER STREET COMMUNITY

WHERE: Harbor Trinity Church, Corner of Fairview and Baker

WHEN: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6-8pm

CHOW: Bring a potluck to share with your neighbors

Check around for details about your own neighborhoods or feel free to visit the ones above.