About 2740 Cardinal Drive
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 & 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.
Features of 2740 Cardinal Drive
| MLS® # | PW26147142 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,700,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,482 |
| Acres | 0.27 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Ranch, Patio Home |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 2740 Cardinal Drive |
|---|---|
| Area | C1 - Mesa Verde |
| Subdivision | Republic Homes (MBRE) |
| City | Costa Mesa |
| County | Orange |
| Zip Code | 92626 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Boat, Concrete, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, RV Access/Parking, One Space, RV Potential |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Boat, Concrete, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, RV Access/Parking, One Space, RV Potential |
| View | Neighborhood |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Gunite, In Ground, Private, Waterfall, Permits |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Stone Counters |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Water Heater |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Living Room |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Multi/Split |
Exterior
| Exterior | Stucco |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters |
| Lot Description | Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Yard |
| Roof | Tile |
| Construction | Stucco |
| Foundation | Raised |
School Information
| District | Newport Mesa Unified |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Adams |
| Middle | Tewinkle |
| High | Estancia |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 6th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Alex Romero |
|---|---|
| Office | Alisandro Romero, Broker |