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I have lived in Mesa Verde since 2007 and have been a member of Mesa Verde Country Club for over 20 years. The Bird Streets are the most requested addresses in the entire neighborhood, and the reason is simple: there is nowhere else in Costa Mesa where you get this combination of lot size, mid-century architecture, park access, and walkability to a country club on a quiet loop street with no through traffic.

Turnkey mid-century modern kitchen in the Bird Streets of Mesa Verde Costa Mesa

Turnkey mid-century modern living in the Bird Streets

The homes built in the 1960s include the most coveted park-backing lots on the south side of Swan Drive, which sit directly above the Fairview Park trail network. The 1970s builds on the upper streets offer wider streets and often more square footage. Turnkey homes throughout the Birds occupy their own tier of desirability within Mesa Verde, with lots averaging 7,000 to 10,000+ sq ft and strong demand from buyers targeting Coastal Transitional remodels.

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Bird Streets Market Intelligence

Inventory in the Bird Streets remains historically tight. Well-positioned homes on streets like Pelican, Tanager, and Bunting trade at a significant premium to the Mesa Verde average. Buyers targeting this pocket are prioritizing seamless indoor-outdoor flow that maximizes the oversized lots. For current pricing and sold comparables, the live report below pulls directly from the MLS every 5 minutes.

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Bird Streets Costa Mesa: Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly are the Bird Streets in Costa Mesa?

The Bird Streets are a pocket neighborhood within Mesa Verde in Costa Mesa, bounded roughly by Mesa Verde Drive East, Placentia Avenue, and the northern edge of Fairview Park. The street names all follow a bird theme: Pelican, Tanager, Bunting, Swan, Robin, Wren, and others. The neighborhood includes homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, with the park-backing lots on the south side of Swan Drive being the most coveted addresses.

What are homes in the Bird Streets of Costa Mesa worth?

Bird Streets homes command some of the highest prices in Mesa Verde due to their lot sizes, architectural character, and proximity to Fairview Park. Homes on the south side of Swan Drive with direct park views and trail access are the most coveted and trade at a significant premium to the Mesa Verde average. Current pricing is available on the live Bird Streets market report, updated every 5 minutes from the MLS.

What is the difference between the Upper and Lower Bird Streets?

The lower section was built in the 1960s and includes the most desirable park-backing lots on Swan Drive with direct trail access to Fairview Park. The streets feel more intimate with a tighter mid-century character. The upper section came in the 1970s with wider streets, slightly more square footage on average, and a more open feel. Both sections are quiet loop streets with minimal through traffic, which is one of the defining quality-of-life features of living in the Birds.

Are the Bird Streets walkable?

Yes. The Bird Streets offer direct walking and biking access to Fairview Park, one of Costa Mesa's largest open space preserves with canyon trails that connect to the regional trail network toward the beach. Mesa Verde Country Club is also within walking distance. For day-to-day errands, residents typically drive to nearby South Coast Plaza or 17th Street, but the neighborhood's outdoor walkability is a primary reason buyers seek it out.

Homes For Sale in The Bird Streets

$3,199,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ OC26235212 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Beautifully designed, inside and out, 2054 Goldeneye Place brings together thoughtful design, comfortable living, and a coveted interior location in Mesa Verde’s Lower Birds community. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,612 sqft of living space, this home has the size you're looking for, and the details that make them feel truly special. The curb appeal starts with a crisp exterior, stone accents, and an inviting front yard framed by mature landscaping. Inside, vaulted ceilings, wide-plank flooring, arched accents, and black-framed dual-pane windows create an open, welcoming feel. Smooth drywall finishes and recessed lighting give the interiors a clean, polished look. A newer HVAC system keeps things comfortable year-round. The kitchen is the kind of space everyone gravitates toward, with a generous island and bar seating, white cabinetry, warm wood accents, floating shelves, a farmhouse sink, and stainless steel appliances, including a substantial gas range. Glass pendant lights and brass-toned details bring it all together. The kitchen opens directly to the main living area, where a beautifully tiled fireplace and large black-framed sliding doors make everyday living and entertaining feel easy. A separate dining area gives you room to gather around the table. The downstairs primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with its own fireplace, a walk-in closet, and an updated bathroom featuring a wood vanity and a spacious glass-enclosed shower. The additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests or working from home, while the upstairs bonus room is ready for movie nights, a play space, or a second living area. Updated bathrooms throughout carry the same attention to detail, with distinctive tile and thoughtfully selected finishes. Out back, the setup is ready for a weekend barbecue or a quiet evening around the fire. A built-in barbecue island with counter seating, a fire pit surrounded by built-in benches, a generous patio, and a grassy yard create multiple places to relax and spend time together. Established greenery adds a tucked-away feel, and a finished three-car garage provides plenty of room for parking and storage. Set on an approximately 6,615-square-foot lot, this home pairs beautiful updates with the neighborhood connection that makes Lower Birds so special. Beloved traditions and a strong sense of community are part of the appeal here, giving you plenty to love both at home and beyond your front door.

2054 Goldeneye, Costa Mesa

$2,895,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ NP26213229 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Showcase 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home! Highly Sought Upper Bird, Mesa Verde Neighborhood, Prime Location. Costa Mesa Golf Course and Tanager Park Nearby. Dramatic 2 Story Ceilings, Formal Entry, Dining, and Living room View and Open to Pool, Spa and rear yard. Formal Dining room boasts beautiful built in buffet and china cabinets with pass through window to breakfast area. A Cooks Dream, Open kitchen. Stainless steel appliances, double oven, pantry. Lots of natural light. Huge eat at Counter, leads to Great room with crackling Fireplace, Sliders provide View of Pool, Spa, plus garden/art/workshop. Added half bath for guests. 2 Bedrooms downstairs with view of pool/spa, Bath down double vanity with door access to pool. Front bedroom wet bar, Stack washer/dryer with separate Entry possible rental, separate living. Upstairs landing/hall dramatic have views down. 2 Primary bedrooms with walk in closets lead to playroom, art studio or office. Largest primary room large walk in closet & dressing area opens to Office. Third/middle bedroom Jack and Jill. All bedrooms up have view of pool and spa. Split units in bedrooms, air conditioned and additonal individual heating, in addition to central forced air heating. Generous 3 car garage attached with direct entry. Costa Mesa Golf Course and Tanager park nearby. Bike to Beach on SA river path. Feel the Ocean Breezes. BBQ in patio with built in gas line. Relax, entertain sparkling pool. Bubbling spa. Easy access to shopping, restaurants, gyms, South Coast Plaza and Theaters, South Coast Repertory.

1828 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa

$2,700,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ PW26147142 MLS ⋅ Active Status

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.

2740 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa

$2,599,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ OC26229324 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Mesa Verde NEW AND RARE SINGLE STORY OPPORTUNITY, 4 Bedroom, 3 bathroom with timeless coastal elegance in highly coveted Mesa Verde bird streets neighborhood. Transformed in 2026 by Pearl 39 Construction with city of Costa Mesa permits and professionally staged by Fresh Diggs Staging!! 2771 Tern Circle is a premium appointed, cul de sac property. Visitors will immediately be impacted upon entry as the designer exposes indoor and outdoor experiences through dramatic picture windows, cathedral ceilings and engineered white oak wood flooring. The open to kitchen living room includes a stunning floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The entertainer’s kitchen features carefully curated materials including custom ~10ft island cabinetry, ample bar seating, Taj quartz slab countertops, white oak shelving, commercial grade appliances. The kitchen island parallels a 12’ accordion door displaying the perched and rear privacy advantages of property. An ensuite bathroom was added to one of the two oversized rear bedrooms solving that buyer perquisite for a 3rd full bathroom. Large primary bathroom includes dual vanity expanded, spa inspired master shower features and large walk-in closet. Horizontal improvements feature exposed aggregate concrete pours, professionally designed landscaping, drought resistant privacy courtyard as well as the spacious backyard. Additional investments include new Presidential roof, custom garage door, A/C, ducting, PEX piping, electrical, CAT6 internet hookups, tankless water heater. It is our great pleasure to offer this home to one of coastal Orange County most coveted neighborhoods.

2771 Tern Circle, Costa Mesa

$2,300,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ PW26222503 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 1877 Swan Circle, a tastefully upgraded home with a premiere location within the coveted “Upper Birds” neighborhood of Costa Mesa! Homes in this location are rarely available as it’s situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street and backs to Fairview Park, a protected reserve with walking and biking trails and within blocks of the Costa Mesa Country Club, Mesa Verde Country Club and top-tier shopping and dining. This gorgeous home boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms enhanced with new interior paint, new flooring and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The inviting entry showcases a custom front door with matching sidelights, opening to a bright living room with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and a cozy fireplace. The remodeled kitchen is equipped with new quartz countertops, a new stainless steel dishwasher, new oven and new stovetop. On the ground floor there is one bedroom and one remodeled bathroom with new quartz countertops, new lighting fixtures and a walk-in shower. A separate family room on the ground floor has beautiful wood beamed ceilings, an additional fireplace and flows seamlessly into a private backyard with an expansive patio perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. All the bathrooms have been upgraded with new quartz countertops, new sinks and custom lighting. Upstairs are 4 additional bedrooms including two bedrooms with views of Fairview Park and a primary bedroom offering a private retreat with an en-suite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. This turnkey home offers a rare opportunity to own in one of Costa Mesa’s most desirable communities! Home has been virtually staged.

1877 Swan Circle, Costa Mesa

$1,999,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ OC26192553 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Wow!! Mesa Verde Upper Birds for under 2 mil. This four bedroom three bath home has over 2400 square feet of interior living space. This rarely available "Santa Susana" floorplan tri-level home is upgraded with a beautiful kitchen including dark hardwood cabinets, granite counter tops and newer appliances. On entry, you will notice the formal living room which wraps around to the dining room and kitchen. The lower level also boasts an ideal guest bedroom, full bathroom and expanded entertainment area "family room" with direct access to the backyard. The upper level features a beautiful master suite, a remodeled bathroom, and walk in closet. Home upgrades include recessed lighting, tile flooring, HVAC System with upgraded ductwork with a multi-level control system, newer electrical panel, newer plumbing including a water heater that was recently replaced and crown molding. Perfect home for hosting guests as the backyard has a covered patio, television, swimming pool along with newer decking and fencing. Located minutes from the beach, parks, shopping, freeways, schools and John Wayne Airport. Don't miss your chance to secure this one-of-a-kind property.

2709 Cardinal, Costa Mesa

$1,565,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ IV26216404 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 1965 Flamingo Drive, a four-bedroom, two-bath home of approximately 1,893 square feet on a 7,000-square-foot lot in the Lower Birds neighborhood of Mesa Verde. Homes on these quiet, tree-lined interior streets seldom come to market, and this one is a rare chance to design the next chapter yourself by updating, expanding, or reimagining the floor plan to build equity in one of Costa Mesa’s most established communities. Tanager Park, golf at Costa Mesa Country Club, and the trails of Fairview Park are close by, with a quick bike ride down to the beach, along with Orange Coast College, the OC Fair & Event Center, South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, and quick access to the 405 and 55. It’s an ideal opportunity for end users ready to create a custom Mesa Verde home or investors seeking upside in a proven location. Offered as-is.

1965 Flamingo Drive, Costa Mesa

$1,049,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ IG26163384 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to 2782 Longwood Ct, a spacious 1,757-square-foot Mesa Verde townhome offering two generous primary suites, 2.5 baths, an attached 2-car garage and a private patio overlooking the greenbelt. The updated kitchen features quartz waterfall countertops and stainless-steel appliances, while the primary suite includes a fireplace, private balcony and walk-in closet. Additional upgrades include air conditioning, replaced windows, upstairs laundry, an epoxy-finished garage and EV charging. Offering exceptional space and functionality in the desirable Longwood Greens community, this home is ready for its next owner.

2782 Longwood Court, Costa Mesa

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