About the neighborhood

Custom Homes offers a serene and quiet setting characterized by calm streets and a relaxed atmosphere. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes and townhouses built between 1960 and 1980, with many spacious options including four or more bedrooms. Residents have convenient access to several well-distributed parks, such as Estancia Park, providing plentiful outdoor space. Several private and public schools, including elementary options, are nearby for easy accessibility. Convenience is enhanced by a variety of local restaurants, cafes, and essential businesses within reasonable distances. Flat terrain supports moderate cycling opportunities, and parking availability is ample throughout the area.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a very good transportation option in this part of Costa Mesa. It is very convenient to find a place to park, and nearby highways are moderately easy to access from anywhere in Custom Homes. On the other hand, the public transit network in Custom Homes is quite bad. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and most properties are near a bus stop. Commuting by bicycle is easy in this area as cyclists do not face significant hills. In contrast, traveling as a pedestrian in Custom Homes is not very popular, although meeting daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well.

Services

A grocery store is typically accessible within a long distance from anywhere in Custom Homes. Moreover, there are a fair number of options in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. With respect to education, primary schools are straightforward to reach without a car from any location in Custom Homes. On the other hand, house owners may consider it difficult to access high schools without needing a vehicle. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

The character of Custom Homes is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Public green spaces, including Estancia Park, are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, which makes them easy to reach. This part of Costa Mesa is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly9.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly1.0

Few transit options

Restaurants7.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance