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18 Observatory sold on December 15, 2014 for $2,950,000, 7.8% below the $3,199,000 asking price after 222 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
18 Observatory, Newport Coast, CA 92957
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,700 sq ft
- 7,872 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$2,950,000
Subdivision Cypress
The home
About 18 Observatory
* Lowest priced Ocean-View Home in the Cypress tract * Beautiful Tuscan-style home in the guard-gated Pacific Ridge development of Newport Coast with panoramic ocean, city lights, and mountain views. This Cypress Classico plan features 4 bedrooms plus downstairs living suite and 3.5 bathrooms with approximately 3700 sq ft on a lot with approximately 7872 sq ft. Designer appointments include rich walnut wood floors and Travertine. Formal entry foyer leads to a formal dining room and spacious great room. The gourmet kitchen features a large granite island, 6 burner Wolf range, Subzero wine chiller, refrigerator, and built-in espresso maker. There is a main floor bedroom suite with its own living room. 3 additional bedrooms plus computer niche are located upstairs. The spacious and private master bedroom suite features an oversized view balcony and richly upgraded master bathroom. The large backyard sanctuary has a resort-style pool and spa, built-in BBQ area, outdoor fireplace and is great for entertaining. The home has a tranquil setting and features panoramic canyon, city lights, and expansive Pacific Ocean views down the coast to Laguna Beach.
Property details for 18 Observatory
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Cypress neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 3,700 square feet of living space on a 7,872-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 478-463-09. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, a three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP14038567
- Year Built
- 2005
- Builder
- Taylor Woodrow
- Builder Model
- Classico
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,700
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,872
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.181
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $426
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 47846309
- On Market Date
- 2014-02-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings
- Doors
- French Doors, Insulated Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Frame
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Glass
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cypress (PRCP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 18 Observatory
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2014 | Sold | $2,950,000 | |
| Feb 24, 2014 | Listed for sale | $3,199,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 18 Observatory
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 06059C0406J effective December 3, 2009. 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: Google Fiber, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 87 of 88 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 87 of 88. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 75 of 88.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626436002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 11 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.
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, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Newport Coast sales
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Schools
School District for 18 Observatory
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Andrew Karigan of Teles Properties, Inc.
Listing information updated Oct 17, 2022 at 2:53 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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