2701 Cardinal, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
2,467 Finished Sqft
6,490 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx) Lot Size Sqft
$2,000,000 List Price
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.
Listed by Heather Applegate • Heritage Coast
MLS #
PW26130430
STATUS
Active
DAYS ON MARKET
5
TYPE
Single Family Residence
NEIGHBORHOOD
Buccola I MBB1
BUILT
1966
VIEW
COOLING
HEATING
POOL
SPA
GARAGE
Spaces
Property Details
Price:
$2,000,000
MLS #:
PW26130430
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Buccola I MBB1
Neighborhood:
c1mesaverde
Listed Date:
Jun 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,467
Lot Size:
6,490 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1966
Schools
School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
High School:
Estancia
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Heating
CF
Laundry Features
GE, IG, WH
Levels
C, S
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, SL, SUB, PARK, HIKI, BIKI
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
View
BR, HI
Financial
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Costa Mesa, CA
