2701 Cardinal

Costa Mesa, CA
$ 1,950,000 Beds 5 Baths 3 Sq 2,467
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Create your dream home in Mesa Verde's highly sought-after Upper Birds neighborhood. Properties with this upside potential rarely come to market. Positioned on an elevated corner lot overlooking the rolling hills of Fairview Park and the iconic Fairview Park bridge, it's a rare chance to create something truly special in a neighborhood where location is everything. Whether your vision is to make it yours over time, perform a major renovation, or entirely new construction-- the value here is undeniable. Surrounded by beautifully remodeled and custom homes, this is the type of property buyers wait years to find. The home offers 5 bedrooms, including a downstairs bedroom and bath, hickory hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, a spacious primary suite, private backyard, covered patio, and a unique setting that captures views of Fairview Park from the kitchen and dining areas. The lifestyle is what makes Upper Birds so special. Just moments away are Fairview Park's hundreds of acres of open space, scenic walking and biking trails, the newly renovated Tanager Park with pickleball courts, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, the Costa Mesa Country Club public golf course, and the prestigious Mesa Verde Country Club. Enjoy easy bike access to both Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, along with close proximity to shopping, restaurants, Orange Coast College, the OC Fairgrounds, and top local schools. Bring your vision and take advantage of one of Costa Mesa's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Pending

  • Price
  • $ 1,950,000
  • City
  • Costa Mesa
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • Orange
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Mesa Verde
  • Lot Size
  • 0.149 Acres
  • Zip
  • 92626
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,467
  • Year Built
  • 1966
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • PW26130430
Listed By: Heather Applegate with Heritage Coast; Heather@HeritageCoastHomes.com
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

Living Area 2467
Sewer Sewer Tap Paid
Heating Central
Cooling None
Garage Spaces 2
Pool Features None
Year Built 1966
View Bridge(s),Hills
Levels Three Or More,Multi/Split
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Community Features Biking,Hiking,Street Lights,Suburban,Sidewalks,Park
County Orange
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name Buccola I (MBB1)
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 3
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Pending
Directions From Oriole, South on Cardinal
High School Estancia
City Costa Mesa
Entry Location 1
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Newport Mesa Unified
Number Of Units Total 1
MLS Area C1 - Mesa Verde
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 6490
Listing Terms Submit
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N false
Structure Type House
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Pending
Occupancy Type Owner
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 72
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity COSTA MESA

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Bedroom on Main Level,Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace Features Family Room,Living Room
Total Stories 2
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Total Bedrooms 5
Entry Level 1
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 1
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Lot Features Back Yard,Corner Lot,Front Yard,Garden,Lawn,Near Park,Yard
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Size Area 6490
Lot Size Acres 0.149
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Assessor

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Estancia High School

Price History

6/16/2026 Listed $2,000,000
7/29/2026 2% - $1,950,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 92626

Price
AVG $1.59M
$1.95M
Year Built
AVG 1967
1966

Areas That We Cover

2701 Cardinal Costa Mesa, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $1950000 with 2467 sqft and a lot size of 0.149 Acres Acre(s). 2701 Cardinal Costa Mesa has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1966. The property's zip code is 92626 which is in Costa Mesa, CA

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