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Costa Mesa, CA

$2,000,000

2701 Cardinal, Costa Mesa, CA
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,467
Sq Ft
1966
Built
39
Days listed

About this home

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.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3 full
Living area
2,467 sq ft
Interior features
Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Levels
Three Or More, Multi Split
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.149 acres (6,490 sq ft)
Pool
None
View
Bridges, Hills
Year built
1966
Parking spaces
2
Community
Area
C 1 - Mesa Verde
County
Orange
Community features
Biking, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
39
Listed
2026-06-15
Terms
Submit
Parcel #
13952516
MLS #
PW26130430
Listed by
Heather Applegate · Heritage Coast

Location

Price history

Listed
$2,000,000 · 2026-06-15
Days on market
39
Current price
$2,000,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$12,546
$10,113 principal & interest · $2,433 taxes & insurance
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Loan $1,600,000

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Listing courtesy of Heritage Coast. © 2026. The multiple listing data appearing on this website is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. All data, including but not limited to all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Last updated July 26, 2026 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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