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2542 Circle Drive sold on March 2, 2022 for $6,900,000, 8% below the $7,499,900 asking price after 72 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2542 Circle Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,500 sq ft
- 6,765 sq ft lot
- Built 1986
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$6,900,000
Subdivision Bayshores
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $11,000,000
The home
About 2542 Circle Drive
Situated on one of the largest interior lots in the highly desirable gated, waterfront community of Bayshores, this beautiful custom residence is perfect for grand or intimate entertaining. Enjoy the California indoor-outdoor lifestyle in your impressive courtyard that is accessible from nearly every room of the main floor. With an acceptable offer, the owners and their guests will enjoy 25% ownership of 18 foot Snug Harbor Duffy boat that is moored in the Bayshores Marina just steps from your home. Recently updated with designer paint, carpet & tile. Complete Tesla Solar Roof installed in 2021 with 4 energy storing batteries (Powerwalls) and 2 EV chargers in 3 car garage. State of the art kitchen with honed marble and glass counters, designer’s glass wall backsplash, custom pull out cabinets, Wolf Stove top, double wall Oven with convection option, Subzero Refrigerator, Miele plumbed coffee maker, 2 dishwashers: Fischer-Paykel & Bosch. Quality construction featuring French white Oak wood flooring, high ceiling, designer light fixtures, 4 custom fireplaces, arched doorways & windows. First floor features formal living & dining room, large family room, laundry area, 1 full bath with shower and 1 powder room. Pneumatic Elevator in front hall provides easy access to the second story. 5 spacious bedrooms, each with access to large wrap around veranda that overlooks the entire courtyard. Oversized master bedroom with fireplace, wall of doors and windows, two large walk-in closets, & master bath with plenty of space to get ready for the day. A private 24-hour gate-guarded community offers residents two private beaches on the bay, a yacht marina, guest dock, Sand Volleyball, and children's play park and direct access to the Balboa Bay Club. Short distance to Fashion Island, great shopping & restaurants. One street away from private beach this property is a rare opportunity, you will not want to miss!
Property details for 2542 Circle Drive
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Bayshores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,500 square feet of living space on a 6,765-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-173-07. Highlights include a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22027390
- Year Built
- 1986
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,500
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,765
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1553
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $635
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Bayshores
- Parcel Number
- 04917307
- On Market Date
- 2022-02-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $211.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Dumbwaiter, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Gas, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Lot Features
- Irregular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Open, Patio, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bayshores (BSHR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Dock, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2542 Circle Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2022 | Sold | $6,900,000 | |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Relisted | $7,499,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2542 Circle Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0381K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Inside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 1 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634005013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 172 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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About Newport Beach
Set along the Pacific in Orange County, Newport Beach surrounds Newport Harbor, where Balboa Island, Lido Isle, and the Balboa Peninsula frame one of California's largest recreational harbors. The city stretches from the Balboa and Newport piers to Corona del Mar and Fashion Island, within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Bayshores home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $11,000,000
- Median days on market
- 28
- Median per sq ft
- $3,206
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bayshores sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601 Bayshore Drive | Sep 8, 2026 | $11,000,000 | 3,672 | $2,996 | 151 |
| 2771 Bayshore | Aug 31, 2026 | $7,825,000 | 2,605 | $3,004 | 12 |
| 2571 Waverly Drive | Jun 12, 2026 | $7,212,500 | 2,250 | $3,206 | 28 |
| 2571 Vista | Apr 9, 2026 | $11,600,000 | 3,583 | $3,238 | 58 |
| 2668 Bayshore Drive | Apr 7, 2026 | $33,500,000 | 6,550 | $5,115 | 0 |
See 3 homes for sale in Bayshores Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 2542 Circle Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Seth Nelson of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 8:58 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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