2740 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2740 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Property Description
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.
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About Mesa Verde
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Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Mesa Verde · Costa Mesa · Single Family Residence
Listed 5.9% above the median closed sale of $2,550,000. Price per sqft ($1,088) is a 14% premium to closed comps ($958). Comparable homes are moving quickly (avg 17 days on market). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
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Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3007 Java Road | Costa Mesa | 1969 | 4 | 3 | 2,580 | 8,800 | $1,122 | $2.90M | 4 | 84 |
| 1828 Kinglet Court | Costa Mesa | 1972 | 5 | 4 | 2,995 | 6,500 | $967 | $2.90M | 30 | 82 |
| 1877 Swan Circle | Costa Mesa | 1965 | 5 | 3 | 2,482 | 8,118 | $927 | $2.30M | 19 | 80 |
| 3107 Gibraltar | Costa Mesa | 1958 | 4 | 3 | 2,400 | 8,960 | $956 | $2.29M | 25 | 72 |
| 3097 Molokai Place | Costa Mesa | 1958 | 3 | 2 | 2,562 | 10,200 | $1,138 | $2.92M | 122 | 70 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 3.0 | 2,603.8 | 8,515.6 | $1,022 | $2.66M | 40 | |||
| Median | 2,562 | $2.90M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2832 Stromboli | Costa Mesa | 1963 | 02/06/2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,570 | 7,626 | $2.37M | $2.37M | $924 | 1.00 | 0 | 85 |
| 2033 Goldeneye Place | Costa Mesa | 1968 | 10/29/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,905 | 7,344 | $2.48M | $2.48M | $852 | 1.00 | 0 | 82 |
| 2705 Starbird Drive | Costa Mesa | 1975 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | 5 | 3,005 | 6,000 | $2.80M | $2.63M | $874 | 0.94 | 55 | 77 |
| 2769 Bluebird | Costa Mesa | 1972 | 09/16/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,228 | 8,000 | $2.55M | $2.55M | $1,145 | 1.00 | 0 | 75 |
| 2036 Mandarin Drive | Costa Mesa | 1967 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,711 | 6,956 | $2.70M | $2.70M | $996 | 1.00 | 32 | 74 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 3.4 | 2,683.8 | 7,185.2 | $2.54M | $2.54M | $958.2 | — | 17.4 | ||||
| Median | 2,711 | $2.55M | $2.55M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.