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
Price:
$2,700,000
MLS #:
PW26147142
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Republic Homes MBRE
Neighborhood:
c1mesaverde
Listed Date:
Jul 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,482
Lot Size:
11,810 sqft / 0.27 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1965
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Schools
School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Elementary School:
Adams
Middle School:
Tewinkle
High School:
Estancia
Interior
Appliances
Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, In-Law Floorplan, Stone Counters, Granite Counters
Laundry Features
Inside, In Garage, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Levels
Multi/Split
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Suburban
Construction Materials
Stucco
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
Northwest
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Fencing
Wood, Good Condition, Stucco Wall
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Sprinklers In Front, Patio Home, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
Open Parking Spaces
2
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Concrete, Paved, Direct Access, Garage – Single Door, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space, Boat, RV Potential
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Tile
Roof
Tile
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
In Ground
Stories
2
View
Neighborhood
Financial
Map
Community
- Address2740 Cardinal Drive Costa Mesa CA
- SubdivisionRepublic Homes (MBRE)
- CityCosta Mesa
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92626
Subdivisions in Costa Mesa
- Award AWAR
- Bay Laurel ENBY
- College Park COLP
- Coral Point CORP
- Country Club I ICC1
- Country Club Manor ENCC
- Del Cerro DELC
- Eastside Central ECCM
- Eastside Heights EHCM
- Eastside South ESCM
- Freedom Homes FREE
- Greenbrook By Larwin GBLR
- Halecrest HALE
- Harbor Pointe Condos HPTC
- Mesa Del Mar MDMA
- Mesa Verde Collection MVCO
- Mesa Verde Residential Income MVRI
- Mesa Verde Villas Iowa St. MVVL
- Monticello Townhomes MONT
- Newport Riviera ENNR
- Oceanview Park OCPK
- Pacesetter One Story ICPI
- State Streets II MST2
- Village Creek VLCK
- Westside Costa Mesa Central WCMC
- Westside Costa Mesa South WSCM
- Wilson Park Condos WPKC
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Costa Mesa as of Oct 19, 2026
147
Single Family Listed
78
Avg DOM
935
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,633,314
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Republic Homes (MBRE) subdivision, 2740 Cardinal Drive Costa Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in Costa Mesa, CA, 92626. It is listed for $2,700,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,482 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1965. The current price per square foot is $1,088. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Costa Mesa is $935. The average listing price for Single Family in Costa Mesa is $1,633,314.
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