2740 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,482 sq ft
- 0.27-acre lot
- Built 1965
$2,700,000
Subdivision Republic Homes
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,100,000
The home
About 2740 Cardinal Drive
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.
Property details for 2740 Cardinal Drive
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Republic Homes neighborhood of Costa Mesa in Orange County. It offers 2,482 square feet of living space and is listed at $2,700,000, about $1,088 per square foot. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 139-524-39. Highlights include a private pool and a spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 0.27-acre 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
- $2,700,000
- Days On Site
- 96 Days
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,482 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 0.2711 Acres
- Year Built
- 1965
- MLS® Number
- PW26147142
- 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
- PW26147142
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,482
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,810
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2711
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 13952439
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, 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 Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Water Heater
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Panel Doors
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch, Patio Home
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Tile
- Parking
- Boat, Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Rv Potential, Rv Access Parking, One Space
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- Gunite, In Ground, Permits, Private, Waterfall
- Spa
- In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- Northwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Republic Homes (MBRE)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2740 Cardinal Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.28% · 30-yr fixed$
$21,127/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $270,000 down
Principal & interest$16,626
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$1,013
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,700
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$788
HOANot reported, not included
$18,267/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $540,000 down
Principal & interest$14,779
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,700
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$788
HOANot reported, not included
$16,420/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $810,000 down
Principal & interest$12,932
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,700
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$788
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$3,488/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,700
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$788
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.28% (week of Oct 1, 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.
Republic Homes home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $2,100,000
- Median days on market
- 9
- Median per sq ft
- $901
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Republic Homes sales
At $1,088 per square foot, this home's asking price is 21% above the Republic Homes median of $901 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Republic Homes sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2751 Canary Drive | Aug 14, 2026 | $2,063,000 | 2,434 | $848 | 7 |
| 2021 Swan Drive | Jun 4, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 2,482 | $886 | 26 |
| 2045 Goldeneye | Jun 3, 2026 | $1,950,000 | 2,130 | $915 | 8 |
| 1943 Pelican Place | Mar 17, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 2,029 | $1,380 | 19 |
| 2057 Goldeneye | Feb 27, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 2,331 | $901 | 0 |
Schools
Schools for 2740 Cardinal Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Adams
- Middle
- Tewinkle
- High
- Estancia
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Location
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Listed by Alex Romero of Alisandro Romero, Broker
Listing information updated Sep 15, 2026 at 1:34 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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