2701 Cardinal, Costa Mesa

$2,000,000

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5

Beds

3

Baths

2,467

Square feet

0.15

Acres

Listing Agent
Heather Applegate - Heritage Coast

About 2701 Cardinal

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.

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Sun, Jul 19th, 2026 @ 2pm - 4pm

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Features of 2701 Cardinal

MLS® # PW26130430
Price $2,000,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3.00
Full Baths 3
Square Footage 2,467
Acres 0.15
Year Built 1966
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Status Active

Community Information

Address 2701 Cardinal
Area C1 - Mesa Verde
Subdivision Buccola I (MBB1)
City Costa Mesa
County Orange
Zip Code 92626

Amenities

Parking Spaces 2
# of Garages 2
View Hills, Bridge(s)
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No
Pool None

Interior

Interior Features Bedroom on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central
Cooling None
Has Basement No
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Family Room, Living Room
# of Stories 2
Stories Three Or More, Multi/Split

Exterior

Lot Description Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Yard, Garden

School Information

District Newport Mesa Unified
High Estancia

Additional Information

Date Listed June 15th, 2026
Days on Market 30
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

AgentHeather Applegate
OfficeHeritage Coast

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