Located in the highly sought after Upper Birds neighborhood of Mesa Verde, this beautifully maintained two story home blends timeless design, functional living, and modern California comfort. Featuring four bedrooms, three bathrooms, abundant natural light, and multiple living spaces, the residence offers an ideal layout for both entertaining and everyday living.
Upon entry, guests are welcomed by soaring ceilings and an impressive staircase creating a bright and inviting first impression. The elegant formal living room features expansive windows and a classic fireplace, while the separate rear family room with its own fireplace offers a comfortable secondary gathering space with seamless connection to the kitchen and dining areas.
The beautifully appointed kitchen showcases quartz countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous prep space, and designer finishes throughout. A highly desirable downstairs bedroom and adjacent full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or a private office.
Upstairs, two spacious secondary bedrooms share an updated hallway bath, while the expansive primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat complete with dual vanities, a beautifully tiled walk-in shower, extensive closet space, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light.
Additional highlights include newer solar panels (installed approximately one year ago, with an electrical panel upgraded to 200 amp and EV charging outlets in the garage), energy efficient upgrades, and exceptional indoor outdoor flow ideal for coastal entertaining.
Ideally situated near parks, golf, shopping, dining, top rated schools, and just minutes from the beach, this rare Upper Birds opportunity captures the very best of Costa Mesa living.
Upon entry, guests are welcomed by soaring ceilings and an impressive staircase creating a bright and inviting first impression. The elegant formal living room features expansive windows and a classic fireplace, while the separate rear family room with its own fireplace offers a comfortable secondary gathering space with seamless connection to the kitchen and dining areas.
The beautifully appointed kitchen showcases quartz countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous prep space, and designer finishes throughout. A highly desirable downstairs bedroom and adjacent full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or a private office.
Upstairs, two spacious secondary bedrooms share an updated hallway bath, while the expansive primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat complete with dual vanities, a beautifully tiled walk-in shower, extensive closet space, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light.
Additional highlights include newer solar panels (installed approximately one year ago, with an electrical panel upgraded to 200 amp and EV charging outlets in the garage), energy efficient upgrades, and exceptional indoor outdoor flow ideal for coastal entertaining.
Ideally situated near parks, golf, shopping, dining, top rated schools, and just minutes from the beach, this rare Upper Birds opportunity captures the very best of Costa Mesa living.
Property Details
Price:
$2,400,000
MLS #:
IG26108200
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Republic Homes MBRE
Neighborhood:
c1mesaverde
Listed Date:
May 18, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,434
Lot Size:
6,365 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1965
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Schools
School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Laundry Features
IG
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, SL, CRB, GOLF
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
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SEE
Financial
Map
Community
- Address2751 Cardinal 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 May 24, 2026
191
Single Family Listed
60
Avg DOM
608
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,262,274
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Republic Homes (MBRE) subdivision, 2751 Cardinal Costa Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in Costa Mesa, CA, 92626. It is listed for $2,400,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,434 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1965. The current price per square foot is $986. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Costa Mesa is $608. The average listing price for Single Family in Costa Mesa is $1,262,274.
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