MLS# OC25233034 – 2036 Mandarin Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Price: $2,798,888
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Living Area SqFt: 2,711
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size SqFt: 6,956
Year Built: 1967
Neighborhood: Mesa Verde Collection (mvco)
Days on Website: 0

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Property Description

Tucked within Mesa Verdes highly desirable Lower Birds neighborhood, 2036 Mandarin Drive offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and approximately 2,711 square feet of refined living space on a quiet interior lot. Thoughtfully updated, this home blends timeless craftsmanship with modern comfort, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout. The flexible floor plan features two spacious living areasperfect for entertaining or relaxingand a convenient ground-floor bedroom with an adjacent bath, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. The kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, stone countertops, a designer backsplash, and a range hood finished in Venetian plaster. Real oak accents, custom metal railings, solid white oak doors, and upgraded lighting bring warmth and cohesion to every space. The master suite features a generous walk-in closet and a beautifully finished bath with a soaking tub and dual shower heads. Additional improvements include updated plumbing and electrical systems, enhanced insulation, raised ceilings, recessed lighting, and an upstairs laundry closet for added convenience. The exterior features brick and board-and-batten siding, an oak and glass double entry door, and panoramic doors leading to the backyard. The color scheme is complemented by real oak wood posts and a custom wood garage door. Outdoor spaces were designed with concrete patios and pathways, improved drainage, lush landscaping, and a fully updated front yard irrigation system. Set within one of Costa Mesas most beloved communities, the Lower Birds neighborhood is known for its friendly atmos

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “6 Burner Stove”
  • Bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • 3 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 total bedrooms
  • 5 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1967
  • Building area total: 2711
  • 2 stories
  • 2 stories total
  • Living area: 2711
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • Entry level: 1
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “2 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Concrete”
  • Fireplaces
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • “Bonus Room”
  • Floors
  • “Linoleum/Vinyl”
  • “Tile”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Public”
  • Heating
  • “Fireplace”
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Interior Features
  • “Beamed Ceilings”
  • “Pantry”
  • Laundry
  • “Washer Hookup”
  • “Gas & Electric Dryer HU”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: OC25233034
  • List price: $2,798,888
  • 1 day on market
  • Listing contract date: 2025-10-06
  • Special listing conditions: “Standard”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • Location
  • Subdivision: Mesa Verde Collection (MVCO)
  • Lot
  • 6,956 size sqft
  • Size area: 0.1597
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 2
  • “Garage”
  • “Garage – Single Door”
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • “Turnkey”
  • “N/K”
  • Roof
  • “Composition”
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”
  • Spa
  • “N/K”

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MLS# OC25233034 – 2036 Mandarin Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626