714-914-4996

2701 Cardinal ,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

$2,000,000

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.

Basic Information

MLS #:
PW26130430

Price:
$2,000,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$810.00

Address:
2701 Cardinal ,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

MLS Area:
C1 - Mesa Verde

Subdivision:
Buccola I (MBB1)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
0

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
5

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
3

Size (sq ft):
2,467 sq ft

Lot Size:
6,490 sq ft

Year Built:
1966

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:

Laundry:
In Garage, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Entry Location:
1

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Living Room, Family Room

Cooling:
None

Heating:
Central

Floor:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Security:

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$0.00 /

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:

School Information

District:
Newport Mesa Unified

Elementary:

Middle:

High:
ESTANC

Exterior Features

Pool:
None

Spa:

Patio:

View:
Hills, Bridge(s)

Construction:

Foundation:

Roof:

Windows:

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Multi/Split, Three Or More

Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Park Nearby, Front Yard, Garden, Back Yard, Lawn, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Biking, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Heritage Coast , Heather Applegate , 01890632

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
6/16/2026 11:06 PM

2701 Cardinal ,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626