
Sold
2705 Starbird Drive sold on June 2, 2026 for $2,625,000, 6.2% below the $2,799,900 asking price after 57 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

2705 Starbird Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,005 sq ft
- 5,998 sq ft lot
- Built 1975
Subdivision Buccola I
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,200,000
The home
About 2705 Starbird Drive
Tucked on one of Mesa Verde's most desirable cul-de-sacs, directly adjacent to Tanager Park and moments from the Costa Mesa Country Club, 2705 Starbird delivers the kind of California living most people only dream about. Beautifully updated and offering approximately 3,005 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home blends elevated entertaining with effortless everyday ease. Natural light fills the open-concept main level, highlighted by wide-plank wire-brushed oak flooring, oversized windows, and plantation shutters throughout. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen pairs timeless design with modern functionality, featuring crisp Shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a polished Carrara subway tile backsplash, and an expansive island made for gathering. Premium appliances include a 48-inch five-burner range with griddle and double ovens and a built-in counter-depth refrigerator. Retractable accordion doors open to a private resort-style backyard with a sparkling pool, multiple lounge and entertaining areas, and exceptional privacy, ideal for long summer days and warm Southern California evenings. The flexible floor plan offers five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, including three ensuite bedrooms across both levels. The spacious primary suite overlooks the park and features a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, a frameless rain shower, and refined designer finishes. The home is equipped with a centralized smart-home system controlling audio, pool features, and security, along with newer HVAC with Nest thermostat, solar, an updated electrical panel, custom closet systems, electric Hunter Douglas shades, and WiFi optimization throughout. The 3-car garage includes an EV charger, Flow Wall organization system, and dedicated workspace. Combining location, design, and lifestyle, 2705 Starbird is a rare opportunity and a home that truly has it all.
Property details for 2705 Starbird Drive
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Buccola I neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 3,005 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1975. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 420-021-03. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,998-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $2,625,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,005 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,998 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1975
- MLS® Number
- OC26064559
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26064559
- Year Built
- 1975
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,005
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 42002103
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Outside
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Low Pile Carpet
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Brick
- Pool Features
- Gas Heat, In Ground, Permits, Private, Salt Water
- Spa
- Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Buccola I (MBB1)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2705 Starbird Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Sold | $2,625,000 | |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Relisted | $2,799,900 |
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The neighborhood
About Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa sits on the coastal tableland of central Orange County, bordered by Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, with its southern edge about a mile from the Pacific. South Coast Plaza, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Orange County Fairgrounds, Orange Coast College, and the Eastside and Mesa Verde neighborhoods all fall within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Buccola I home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $2,200,000
- Median days on market
- 6
- Median per sq ft
- $863
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Buccola I sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2040 Swan Drive | Sep 9, 2026 | $2,290,000 | 2,434 | $941 | 6 |
| 1789 Kinglet Court | Jul 20, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 3,303 | $863 | 56 |
| 1829 Oriole Drive | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 2,768 | $686 | 0 |
| 2705 Starbird Drive | Jun 2, 2026 | $2,625,000 | 3,005 | $874 | 24 |
| 2730 Sandpiper Drive | Jan 5, 2026 | $2,140,000 | 2,667 | $802 | 0 |
Schools
School District for 2705 Starbird Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Christopher Lardie of HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Listing information updated Jun 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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