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$2,000,000
42 Days On Site

2701 Cardinal
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,467
SqFt
$811
/SqFt
1966
Built
Subdivision:
Buccola I (MBB1)
County:
Orange
Listed by Heather Applegate of Heritage Coast (714) 472-3492
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,000,000
Days On Site 
42 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,467 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.149 Acres
Year Built 
1966
MLS® Number 
PW26130430
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Total 
2467
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving Room
Heating 
Forced Air
Laundry Features 
Washer Hookup
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
View 
Mountain(s)
Waterview 
Mountain(s)
Community Features
Community Features 
Sidewalks
Financing Terms Available 
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Listed by Heather Applegate of Heritage Coast (714) 472-3492



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