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$2,700,000

2740 Cardinal Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Active

5

Beds

3

Baths

2,482

Sq. Ft.

1965

Year Built

Orange

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

LIVE 3 MILES FROM THE BEACH IN AN OVER ONE QUARTER ACRE ESTATE(Lot almost 12,000 sqft) – Huge beautiful lot in perfect location in Mesa Verde. Must see estate with many upgrades. Gorgeous Courtyard entry with 3 level fountain and vibrant plants and flowers throughout. Entire home features dramatic use of stone, mosaic, wood inlay flooring. Expanded sunroom/breakfast area overlooking oversized pool that resembles the Neptune Pool at San Simeon's Hearst Casltle & and huge back yard garden organic sanctuary/refuge filled exquisite, lush and vibrant plants and flowers. Vaulted living room with beamed ceiling and ceiling fan and fireplace, elegant formal dining room, welcoming family room and fireplace as well. Beautiful wood cabinetry kitchen with granite countertops and mosaic backsplash, island with electric cooktop, stainless steel sinks, stainless steel ovens. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom downstairs. Master suite has walk in closet, spa tub and separate mosaic tiled shower with massage water features. All bedrooms have crown moldings. Recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout home. Oversized Beautiful Pool(Replastered 2 years ago), roomy spa and 3 decorative waterfalls in pool. RV or Boat Parking 12 ft x 20 ft. To view entire home online please see 3D Matterport Vitual Tour. Attention: this lot also qualifies for the addition of an ADU quarters for the possibility of extra residential income under City and State guidelines. AC Unit replaced 2 years ago.

Listed by Alex Romero · DRE #01075158 · Alisandro Romero, Broker
MLS #1176591136
ListedJul 6, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories2
StyleRanch, Patio Home
Total Units1
RoofTile
Garage Spaces2
PoolGunite, In Ground, Permits, Private, Waterfall
SpaIn Ground

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
Exterior FeaturesRain Gutters
FlooringN/A
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room
LaundryWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage
Parking FeaturesBoat, Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Rv Potential, Rv Access Parking, One Space
Parking Total4
Patio & PorchCovered, Tile
Entry Level1
Entry LocationFront with steps
Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size0.27 ac
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Yard
ViewNeighborhood
Directions1 Block South East of Placentia Ave & Oriole Dr

Community

AreaC1 - Mesa Verde
School DistrictNewport Mesa Unified

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$14,371/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

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

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 11:30 PM

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