2740 Cardinal Drive

Costa Mesa, CA
$ 2,700,000 Beds 5 Baths 3 Sq 2,482 Virtual Tour
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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 that resembles the Neptune Pool at San Simeon's Hearst Casltle & 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.

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  • Price
  • $ 2,700,000
  • City
  • Costa Mesa
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • Orange
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Mesa Verde
  • Lot Size
  • 0.2711 Acres
  • Zip
  • 92626
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,482
  • Year Built
  • 1965
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • PW26147142
Listed By: Alex Romero with Alisandro Romero, Broker; 714-944-3484
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

Living Area 2482
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Roof Tile
Appliances Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Gas Oven,Microwave,Water Heater
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Tile
Architectural Style Ranch,Patio Home
Pool Features Gunite,In Ground,Permits,Private,Waterfall
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1965
View Neighborhood
Stories Count 1
Levels Multi/Split
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Community Features Curbs,Suburban,Sidewalks
County Orange
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Contingency Seller to move out no earlier than 10/15/2026. We can close escrow, but seller to remain free in property until 10/15/2026
Subdivision Name Republic Homes (MBRE)
Facing Direction Northwest
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 3
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions 1 Block SouthEast of Placentia Ave & Oriole Dr
High School Estancia
City Costa Mesa
Disclosures Death On Property < 3 yrs
Entry Location Front with steps
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Newport Mesa Unified
Open Parking Spaces 2
Number Of Units Total 1
MLS Area C1 - Mesa Verde
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 11810
Listing Terms Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Spa Features In Ground
Elementary School Adams
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Tewinkle
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N false
Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ZoKQ4r4Hnjc&mls=1
Structure Type House
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 52
Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ZoKQ4r4Hnjc&mls=1
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity COSTA MESA

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Beamed Ceilings,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Stone Counters,Recessed Lighting,Bedroom on Main Level,Entrance Foyer,Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace Features Family Room,Living Room
Total Stories 2
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,In Garage
Total Bedrooms 5
Entry Level 1
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 1
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Rain Gutters
Fencing Good Condition,Stucco Wall,Wood
Parking Features Boat,Concrete,Direct Access,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Paved,RV Potential,RV Access/Parking,One Space
Lot Features Back Yard,Front Yard,Sprinklers In Rear,Sprinklers In Front,Yard
Water Source Public
Total Parking 4
Lot Size Area 11810
Foundation Details Raised
Spa true
Lot Size Acres 0.2711
Road Surface Type Paved
Private Pool true
Lot Size Source Assessor
Door Features Double Door Entry,Panel Doors
RV Parking Dimensions 12 x 20
Road Frontage Type City Street
LotDimensionsSource Assessor

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Adams Elementary School
Middle School Tewinkle Middle School
High School Estancia High School

Price History

7/7/2026 Listed $2,700,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 92626

Price
AVG $1.59M
$2.7M
Year Built
AVG 1967
1965

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2740 Cardinal Drive Costa Mesa, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $2700000 with 2482 sqft and a lot size of 0.2711 Acres Acre(s). 2740 Cardinal Drive Costa Mesa has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1965. The property's zip code is 92626 which is in Costa Mesa, CA

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