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$1,950,000

2701 Cardinal

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Active

5

Beds

3

Baths

2,467

Sq. Ft.

1966

Year Built

Orange

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

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.

Listed by Heather Applegate · DRE #01890632 · Heritage Coast
MLS #1174727080
ListedJun 15, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories2
StyleN/A
Total Units1
RoofN/A
Garage Spaces2
PoolN/A
SpaN/A

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringN/A
CoolingNone
HeatingCentral
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room
LaundryWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Parking FeaturesN/A
Parking Total2
Patio & PorchN/A
Entry Level1
Entry Location1
Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size0.15 ac
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Near Park, Yard
ViewBridges, Hills
DirectionsFrom Oriole, South on Cardinal

Community

AreaC1 - Mesa Verde
School DistrictNewport Mesa Unified

Tax & Financial

TermsSubmit
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$10,379/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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