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 & 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.
For sale
Listed by: Alisandro Romero, Broker • Alex Romero • Contact: 714-944-3484
$2,700,000
2740 Cardinal Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
5beds
2,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.27 Acres Lot
$2,632,300 Zestimate®
$1,088/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 9 days |
- 667 |
- 30 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alex Romero DRE #01075158 714-944-3484,
Alisandro Romero, Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26147142
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Foyer, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, Separate Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), 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 Closet(s)
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Panel Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,482 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Boat, Concrete, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, RV Potential, RV Access/Parking, One Space
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front with steps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Tile
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Permits, Private, Waterfall
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Fencing: Good Condition,Stucco Wall,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 13952439
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Republic Homes (Mbre)
Location
- Region: Costa Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,088/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $523,289
- Annual tax amount: $6,496
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,632,300
$2.50M - $2.76M
$7,669/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000+757.1%$1,088/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW26147142 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/1995 | Sold | $315,000$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,496 +2.6% | $523,289 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,334 +3.5% | $513,029 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,117 +3.6% | $502,970 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,904 +3.1% | $493,108 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,725 +1.2% | $483,440 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,656 | $478,483 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,656 +2.2% | $469,101 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,534 +3.8% | $459,903 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,331 | $450,886 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,331 +2.2% | $442,046 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,218 +3.3% | $435,407 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,050 | $426,878 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $424,949 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $416,617 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $408,449 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $405,397 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $406,361 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $398,394 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $390,583 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $382,925 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $375,417 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $368,056 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $361,311 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $354,227 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,835 +2.7% | $347,282 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,732 | $340,473 |
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Neighborhood: 92626
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Adams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Charles W. Tewinkle Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Estancia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Adams
- Middle: Tewinkle
- High: Estancia
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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