---
listing_id: CRPW26130430
status: Active
price: 2000000
beds: 5
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2467
sqft_lot: 6490
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1966
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "2701 Cardinal"
city: Costa Mesa
state: CA
zip: 92626
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.6692115
lng: -117.9369608
days_on_market: 7
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Heather Applegate"
list_office: "Heritage Coast"
list_agent_phone: "(714) 472-3492"
list_agent_license: 01890632
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-06-22
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Costa Mesa | 92626 | 2701 Cardinal

2701 Cardinal, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

MLS: CRPW26130430 | Status: Active | Price: $2,000,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 3 2,467 6,490 1966

Remarks

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 Hunti

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRPW26130430
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 7

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Newport-Mesa Unified
High School District Newport-Mesa Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Heather Applegate
Heritage Coast
License #: 01890632
Phone: (714) 472-3492

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Adams Elementary School public K-6 0.43 mi 8
Estancia High School public 9-12 0.57 mi 6
Wilson Elementary School public K-6 0.94 mi 2
Early College High School public 9-12 0.94 mi 10
Victoria Elementary School public K-6 1.21 mi 6
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School public K-5 1.27 mi 10
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 10
Pomona Elementary School public K-6 1.44 mi 6
Everett A. Rea Elementary School public K-6 1.47 mi 8
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School public 7-8 1.48 mi 5
Newport-Mesa Adult public UG 1.53 mi N/A
California Elementary School public K-6 1.54 mi 10
College Park Elementary School public K-6 1.65 mi 6
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School public 6-8 1.67 mi 8
Killybrooke Elementary School public K-6 1.67 mi 7
Gisler (Robert) Elementary School public K-5 1.69 mi 10
Costa Mesa High School public 7-12 1.83 mi 5
Whittier Elementary School public K-6 1.98 mi 3
Maude B. Davis Elementary School public K-6 2.02 mi 9
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School public 6-8 2.06 mi 7

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 22, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Heather Applegate, (714) 472-3492.