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9 Pelicans Drive sold on February 13, 2025 for $37,000,000, 7.5% below the $39,995,000 asking price after 22 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
9 Pelicans Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 8 baths
- 13,500 sq ft
- 0.58-acre lot
- Built 2004
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$37,000,000
Subdivision Pelican Crest
10 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $17,750,000
The home
About 9 Pelicans Drive
Discover the epitome of coastal luxury in this stunning Palladian-style Pelican Crest, Newport Coast residence, an architectural beauty that combines grandeur with comfort and modern conveniences, setting a new standard of stylish living. Situated on one of Coastal Orange County’s best lots, this end of a cul-de-sac property, with 388 feet of view frontage and seemingly endless ocean, coastline, and harbor views, promises an exquisite and private lifestyle enriched by nature and every imaginable amenity.As you step through the grand entrance, you'll be awed by the spaciousness of 14-foot ceilings and 13,500 square feet of sophisticated living space. Its rare 35-foot building height allows for a comfortable and highly liveable floorplan with no interior stairs and an elevator servicing all levels. There are four lavish oceanview bedroom suites, including a serene primary bedroom with a fireplace, retreat, and a private wraparound deck. Complementing these are eight exquisite marble bathrooms, each refined with beautiful stones, luxurious appointments, and superior craftsmanship.The heart of this home is undoubtedly its primary floor, which features a paneled office, luxurious living room, formal dining room, and fully equipped ultramodern kitchen with top-tier appliances. The kitchen opens seamlessly to a spacious family living area, where expansive French doors frame breathtaking views, inviting occupants to the lush outdoors.For those who fancy a dip or dream of hosting memorable gatherings, the elegantly designed outdoor space, with covered loggia and harbor views, is a true centerpiece. It features a shimmering pool, spa, BBQ entertainment center, and meticulously landscaped gardens, perfect for both grand-scale entertaining and private, peaceful afternoons.This home is supported by a robust subterranean level with a movie theatre, refrigerated wine room, gym, laundry, and a multi-car garage. Pelican Crest is a 24-hour secured, privately patrolled gated community. Nearby Crystal Cove Park has miles of scenic trails and access to pristine beaches, making it a great place for a workout, stroll, or ocean swim.The high-quality build speaks volumes through its durability and timeless aesthetic charm, ensuring every corner is sculpted to perfection, echoing the house's bespoke architectural style. In essence, this is not just a house; it’s a sanctuary where every sunrise and sunset can be savored, where life unfolds in its most luxe form.
Property details for 9 Pelicans Drive
This 4-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Pelican Crest neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 13,500 square feet of living space on a 0.58-acre lot. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 473-163-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached six-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG24244233
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 13,500
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 25,049
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.575
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 6
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Golf Course, Harbor, Marina, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $900
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Pelicans Crest 2
- Parcel Number
- 47316305
- On Market Date
- 2024-12-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
- HOA fees
- $1,338 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Stone Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned
- Doors
- French Doors, Insulated Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed, No Stairs, Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Level, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Patio, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Door Single, Underground, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Community, Gunite, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, Gunite, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Pelican Crest (NCPC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Fire Detection System, Fire Rated Drywall, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
- Second HOA Dues
- $438
The record
Property History for 9 Pelicans Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | Sold | $37,000,000 | |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Listed for sale | $39,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 9 Pelicans 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, 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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 50 of 50 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 50 of 50.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626432007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 94 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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The neighborhood
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.
Pelican Crest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 10
- Median price
- $17,750,000
- Median days on market
- 243
- Median per sq ft
- $2,239
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 Pelican Crest sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pelican Vista Drive | Sep 22, 2026 | $22,700,000 | 8,176 | $2,776 | 378 |
| 22 Pelican Crest Drive | Jun 18, 2026 | $22,500,000 | 10,087 | $2,231 | 314 |
| 23 Skyridge | Jun 15, 2026 | $12,900,000 | 7,800 | $1,654 | 63 |
| 28 Shoreridge | Jun 10, 2026 | $12,200,000 | 8,000 | $1,525 | 331 |
| 50 Pelican Crest | May 22, 2026 | $20,000,000 | 8,900 | $2,247 | 56 |
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Schools
School District for 9 Pelicans Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Steve High of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing information updated Feb 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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