2709 Cardinal, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,439 sq ft
- 7,148 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
$2,099,000
Subdivision Mesa Verde Collection
The home
About 2709 Cardinal
Welcome to the Upper Birds Streets, which is one of Mesa Verdes most admired neighborhoods. This four bedroom three bath home has over 2400 square feet of interior living space. This rarely available "Santa Susana" floorplan tri-level home is upgraded with a beautiful kitchen including dark hardwood cabinets, granite counter tops and newer appliances. On entry, you will notice the formal living room which wraps around to the dining room and kitchen. The lower level also boasts an ideal guest bedroom, full bathroom and expanded entertainment area "family room" with direct access to the backyard. The upper level features a beautiful master suite, a remodeled bathroom, and walk in closet. Home upgrades include recessed lighting, tile flooring, HVAC System with upgraded ductwork with a multi-level control system, newer electrical panel, newer plumbing including a water heater that was recently replaced and crown molding. Perfect home for hosting guests as the backyard has a covered patio, television, swimming pool along with newer decking and fencing. Located minutes from the beach, parks, shopping, freeways, schools and John Wayne Airport. Don't miss your chance to secure this one-of-a-kind property.
Property details for 2709 Cardinal
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Mesa Verde Collection neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,439 square feet of living space and is listed at $2,099,000, about $861 per square foot. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-525-11. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 7,148-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $2,099,000
- Days On Site
- 1 Day
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,439 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,148 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1965
- MLS® Number
- OC26192553
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26192553
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,439
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,150
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1641
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 13952511
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Mesa Verde Collection (MVCO)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 2709 Cardinal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000 | |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Sold | $1,065,000 | Compass |
| Oct 22, 2016 | Sold | $945,000 | Weichman Associates Realtors |
| Jun 10, 2014 | Sold | $860,000 | Coldwell Banker Beachside |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2709 Cardinal
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0266J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 13 of 13 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 13 of 13. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 250 Mbps, at 13 of 13.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638072004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (EVgo, 4 DC fast ports). 346 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.40% · 30-yr fixed$
$16,578/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $209,900 down
Principal & interest$13,080
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$787
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,099
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$612
HOANot reported, not included
$14,337/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $419,800 down
Principal & interest$11,626
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,099
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$612
HOANot reported, not included
$12,884/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $629,700 down
Principal & interest$10,173
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,099
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$612
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$2,711/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,099
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$612
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.40% (week of Oct 8, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Costa Mesa rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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.
Costa Mesa home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 429
- Median price
- $1,650,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $962
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 8, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Costa Mesa sales
At $861 per square foot, this home's asking price is 11% below the Costa Mesa median of $962 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Costa Mesa sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2563 Columbia | Oct 7, 2026 | $1,650,000 | 2,235 | $738 | 207 |
| 2904 Club House Road | Oct 7, 2026 | $2,290,000 | 2,050 | $1,117 | 21 |
| 195 Broadway | Oct 6, 2026 | $1,750,000 | 1,293 | $1,353 | 8 |
| 2745 Drake | Oct 5, 2026 | $1,670,000 | 1,639 | $1,019 | 9 |
| 284 E 18th | Oct 3, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,576 | $1,206 | 8 |
Schools
School District for 2709 Cardinal
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
Living in Costa Mesa covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Location
Location
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Listed by Daniel Marckstadt of United Real Estate Professionals
Listing information updated Oct 15, 2026 at 6:20 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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