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  • Listed by: RLS Realty • Robert Stover • Contact: 951-505-2302
    Price cut: $50K (7/9)
    $2,249,999

    2751 Cardinal Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    4beds
    2,434sqft
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    $13,940/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1965
    6,365 Square Feet Lot
    $2,209,500 Zestimate®
    $924/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Huge Price Improvement...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.
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    Robert Stover DRE #01864197 951-505-2302,

    RLS Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: IG26108200MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • Bedroom on Main Level
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,434 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: front
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 6,365 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 13952501
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1965

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Golf, Street Lights, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Republic Homes (Mbre)
      Location
      • Region: Costa Mesa

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $924/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,181,135
      • Annual tax amount: $13,462
      • Date on market: 5/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 68 days
      • Listing terms: Submit

        Estimated market value

        $2,209,500

        $2.10M - $2.32M

        $6,882/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/9/2026Price change$2,249,999-2.2%$924/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #IG26108200 Report a problem
        6/16/2026Price change$2,299,999-2.1%$945/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #IG26108200 Report a problem
        6/14/2026Price change$2,349,999-2.1%$965/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #IG26108200 Report a problem
        5/19/2026Listed for sale$2,400,000+122.2%$986/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #IG26108200 Report a problem
        8/15/2019Sold$1,080,000-1.7%$444/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/16/2019Pending sale$1,098,880$451/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Prestige #PW19064996 Report a problem
        5/17/2019Price change$1,098,880-4.4%$451/sqft
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        3/23/2019Price change$1,149,888-0.4%$472/sqft
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        1/7/2019Price change$1,155,000-1.7%$475/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Prestige #PW18274584 Report a problem
        11/15/2018Listed for sale$1,175,000+41.6%$483/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Prestige #PW18274584 Report a problem
        8/2/2018Sold$830,000-7.3%$341/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/7/2018Pending sale$895,000$368/sqft
        Source: Torelli Realty #PW18085336 Report a problem
        4/18/2018Listed for sale$895,000$368/sqft
        Source: Torelli Realty #PW18085336 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$13,462 +2%$1,181,135 +2%
        2024$13,194 +2.9%$1,157,976 +2%
        2023$12,819 +2.6%$1,135,271 +2%
        2022$12,498 +2.5%$1,113,011 +2%
        2021$12,193 +1.1%$1,091,188 +1%
        2020$12,062 $1,080,000 +30.1%
        2019$12,062 +28.3%$830,000 +476%
        2018$9,402 +353.8%$144,090 +2%
        2017$2,072 $141,265 +2%
        2016$2,072 +1.9%$138,496 +1.5%
        2015$2,032 +3.2%$136,416 +2%
        2014$1,969 $133,744 +0.5%
        2013-- $133,140 +2%
        2012-- $130,530 +2%
        2011-- $127,971 +0.8%
        2010-- $127,015 -0.2%
        2009-- $127,318 +2%
        2008-- $124,822 +2%
        2007-- $122,375 +2%
        2006-- $119,976 -77.8%
        2005-- $540,600 +2%
        2004-- $530,000 +368.2%
        2003-- $113,205 +2%
        2002-- $110,986 +2%
        2001$1,337 +3.1%$108,810 +2%
        2000$1,296 $106,677
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92626

        Getting around

        30 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        61 / 100
        Bikeable

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