Listed by Heather Applegate, Heritage Coast
$1,950,000
Original price: $2,000,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,467 sqft
2701 Cardinal Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Est. Mortgage $12,083/mo*
Get Pre-QualifiedWe estimate this home will sell faster than 83% nearby.
Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1966
$790/sqft
2 Car Garage
Local Information
- Map ViewExplore the area around 2701 Cardinal Dr.
- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
-- mins to
About this House
What's unique:Brick fireplacePrivate backyardSpacious primary suiteElevated corner lotCovered patioHickory hardwood floors
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.
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.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 83% nearby.
Open House
Sunday, September 27
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Home Details for 2701 Cardinal Dr
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Other |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2467 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage |
Heating & Cooling Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Common Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Number of Stories: 2Levels: Three Or More, Multi/SplitEntry Location: 1 |
View Has a ViewView: Bridge(s), Hills |
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Exterior Home Features No Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid |
Surface & Elevation Elevation Units: Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 88Days on Market: 89 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1966 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House |
Building Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 13952516 |
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Price List Price: $1,950,000Price Per Sqft: $790 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Sep 12 2026 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Costa MesaCommunity: Buccola I (Mbb1) |
School Information High School: EstanciaHigh School District: Newport Mesa Unified |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: PW26130430 |
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Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, ParkNot Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee |
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Lot Area: 6490 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Submit |
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Mls Number: PW26130430Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: Heather@HeritageCoastHomes.comBack On Market Date: Wed Sep 23 2026Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-13952516-R-N |
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BikingHikingStreet LightsSuburbanSidewalksParkSource Internet Entire Listing Display |
Around this home
What Locals Say about Costa Mesa
At least 987 Trulia users voted on each feature.
92 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say there are sidewalks
84 % Say car is needed
78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
71 % Say there's holiday spirit
70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
66 % Say streets are well-lit
66 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say yards are well-kept
61 % Say parking is easy
61 % Say kids play outside
54 % Say it's quiet
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
Market trends in Costa Mesa
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$73.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$859
$31MoM
Available listings
179
14MoM
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$1.92MSince last month
Increased$47K (+2.5%)Since last year
Increased$232K (+13.7%)Since last sale
Increased$2M (+626%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +107% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $1.92M |
| August 2026 | $1.88M |
| July 2026 | $1.89M |
| June 2026 | $2M |
| May 2026 | $1.98M |
| April 2026 | $1.98M |
| March 2026 | $1.95M |
| February 2026 | $1.87M |
| January 2026 | $1.8M |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,900,000 | 07/20/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,530 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $2,063,000 | 08/14/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,434 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $2,600,000 | 03/06/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,678 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $2,200,000 | 06/04/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,482 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $2,699,000 | 02/05/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,711 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $2,290,000 | 09/09/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,434 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.05 | $2,331,500 | 4 | 2 | 1,818 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $2,022,600 | 7 | 3 | 2,956 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $2,224,700 | 5 | 3 | 2,049 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $2,700,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,482 | For Sale | |
0.11 | $2,440,900 | 5 | 3 | 2,482 | Off Market | |
0.14 | $1,861,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,893 | Off Market | |
0.15 | $1,975,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,151 | For Sale | |
0.15 | $3,310,600 | 5 | 4 | 3,361 | Off Market | |
0.15 | $2,063,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,434 | Recently Sold | |
0.20 | $2,575,800 | 4 | 3 | 2,898 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $2,495,400 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,485 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Sep 24, 2026 Source: CRMLS #PW26130430 | PendingToActive | $1,950,000 |
Sep 13, 2026 Source: CRMLS #PW26130430 | Pending | $1,950,000 |
Jul 29, 2026 Source: CRMLS #PW26130430 | PriceChange | $1,950,000 Price decreased by 3% |
Jun 16, 2026 Source: CRMLS #PW26130430 | Listed For Sale | $2,000,000 |
Sep 17, 1996 Source: N/A | Sold | $265,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2026 | Unavailable | $440,225 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 2701 Cardinal Dr
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 2701 Cardinal Dr?Based on a $1,950,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 2701 Cardinal Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is approximately $12,484 (about $10,686 principal & interest, $1,723 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 2701 Cardinal Dr compare to homes in Costa Mesa?2701 Cardinal Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is listed at $1,950,000, about 35% above the $1.45M median sale price in Costa Mesa.
- What do residents say about Costa Mesa?Residents describe Costa Mesa, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Costa Mesa, CA.
- What are the closest schools to 2701 Cardinal Dr?The closest schools to 2701 Cardinal Dr in Costa Mesa, CA are Adams Elementary School (rated 8/10), Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School (rated 5/10), Estancia High School (rated 6/10).
- Does 2701 Cardinal Dr have laundry facilities?Yes, 2701 Cardinal Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has laundry facilities.
- How big is the lot at 2701 Cardinal Dr?The lot at 2701 Cardinal Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,490 sq ft).
2701 Cardinal Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,467 sqft single-family home built in 1966. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jun 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# PW26130430.