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18 SCENIC BLUFF sold on July 17, 2023 for $10,300,000, at the asking price after 2 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
18 SCENIC BLUFF, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 6 beds
- 8 baths
- 5,558 sq ft
- 0.36-acre lot
- Built 2001
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$10,300,000
Subdivision Watermark
The home
About 18 SCENIC BLUFF
CRYSTAL COVE | NEWPORT COAST | One of the finest Taylor Woodrow, Watermark Plan 3 residences in the private, guard-gated community of Crystal Cove. This incredible 6 bedroom, 6 bath plus 2 half bath property is ideally located on an oversized flat lot of approximately 15,568 square feet on a corner lot, cul de sac location. This incredibly designed residence has in the primary residence 5 bedrooms suites all with en suite bathrooms, plus two additional half bathrooms, one main floor guest powder, and the second a half bathroom located outside for the private pool and spa. A separate casita has bedroom number 6 that includes an en suite bathroom plus a walk-in closet. The casita is currently repurposed as a 2,000-plus conditioned wine and tasting cellar. The main living level is comprised of an open floor plan with a gourmet chef’s kitchen with upgraded kitchen countertops with Calcatta gold marble, plus a seated island that opens to the great room/family room with fireplace, walk-in pantry, separate dining room with wine cellar, living room with fireplace plus a main floor guest bedroom suite. Through the private entry door is the entrance to the separate and detached casita plus an interior covered loggia adjacent to the kitchen with an outside dining area with a fireplace. The upstairs living level has a large primary bedroom suite with an attached primary bathroom with a walk-in shower, separate spa tub, walk-in closet, and private exterior terrace with views. This upstairs living level was designed with three additional bedroom suites all with their own en suite bathrooms plus an upstairs children's bonus and entertainment area. A separate laundry room completes the upstairs living level. The oversized and private rear yard was designed for indoor/outdoor living with a covered and seated barbeque and bar area, an attached covered loggia with a fireplace, a separate covered loggia/retreat also with a fireplace, a sports court, and a saltwater swimming pool and heated spa. Garaging for three full-sized vehicles plus off-street parking for four additional full-sized vehicles for a total of on-site parking for seven completes this magnificent Crystal Cove estate.
Property details for 18 SCENIC BLUFF
This 6-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Watermark neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 5,558 square feet of living space on a 0.36-acre lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 477-202-09. Highlights include ocean views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG23080817
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,558
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 15,526
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3564
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $835
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Crystal Cove HOA
- Parcel Number
- 47720209
- On Market Date
- 2023-05-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Outside, See Remarks, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters, Sport Court
- Roof
- Barrel, Fire Proof
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Private
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Gunite, In Ground, Private, Waterfall, Association
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Underground Utilities
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Watermark (CCWM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Pet Restrictions
- Security
- Prewired, Fire Detection System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 18 SCENIC BLUFF
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | Sold | $10,300,000 | |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 30, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| May 30, 2023 | Listed for sale | $10,300,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 18 SCENIC BLUFF
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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0404K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna 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, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 257 of 259 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Xfinity, up to 1,200 Mbps, at 1 of 259. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 241 of 259.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626431007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 15 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 Coast
Master-planned by the Irvine Company in the 1990s, Newport Coast climbs the San Joaquin Hills along Newport Coast Drive within the City of Newport Beach, set above Crystal Cove State Park and its historic beach cottages. The community takes in the Pelican Hill enclaves and resort, and falls within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Newport Coast home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 82
- Median price
- $8,875,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,705
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 18 SCENIC BLUFF
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Harold Noriega of Compass
Listing information updated Jul 17, 2023 at 6:21 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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