Sold
2701 Cardinal sold on October 26, 2026 for $1,870,000, 4.1% below the $1,950,000 asking price after 102 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,000,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2701 Cardinal, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,467 sq ft
- 6,490 sq ft lot
- Built 1966
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$1,870,000
Subdivision Buccola I
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,200,000
The home
About 2701 Cardinal
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.
Property details for 2701 Cardinal
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Buccola I neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It has 2,467 square feet of living space on a 6,490-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-525-16. Highlights include hill views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26130430
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,467
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,490
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.149
- Levels
- Three Or More, Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bridges, Hills
- Parcel Number
- 13952516
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Other, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Near Park, Yard
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Buccola I (MBB1)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 2701 Cardinal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Sold | $1,870,000 | |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Pending | |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,950,000 | From $2,000,000 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2701 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 26 of 26 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 26 of 26. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 250 Mbps, at 26 of 26.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590638072003, 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
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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
- 9
- Median price
- $2,200,000
- Median days on market
- 24
- Median per sq ft
- $802
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2701 Cardinal | Oct 26, 2026 | $1,870,000 | 2,467 | $758 | 102 |
| 1815 Kinglet Court | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,225,000 | 3,109 | $716 | 107 |
| 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 |
Schools
Schools for 2701 Cardinal
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Estancia
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listing information updated Oct 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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