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1238 Polaris Drive sold on September 15, 2014 for $2,650,000, 3.6% below the $2,750,000 asking price after 177 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,950,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1238 Polaris Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,800 sq ft
- 0.29-acre lot
- Built 1964
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$2,650,000
Subdivision Dover Shores
17 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,850,000
The home
About 1238 Polaris Drive
Fantastic single level, bay and ocean view Dover Shores pool home, situated on a large, flat and usable lot. This property opens to a large beautiful pool and very private courtyard. The views start when you enter the home and continue throughout into the living room, family room, den and custom bar. The custom bar seats six and offers amazing sitdown back bay and ocean views The backyard and patio are beautifully landscaped, hardscaped and located bluffside with a killer 9 hole putting green and huge area for entertaining. The large, spacious master suite offers privacy, an enormous walk-in closet, beautiful marbel finishes and private access to the pool and interior courtyard. All of the secondary bedrooms are large and have either attached or dedicated bathrooms. This home offers superior indoor/outdoor living and the best that Newport Beach has to offer in location, views, neighborhoods.
Property details for 1238 Polaris Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Dover Shores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,800 square feet of living space on a 0.29-acre lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-695-06. Highlights include ocean and Back Bay views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP14061763
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,800
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,632
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.29
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Bay, Back Bay, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $850
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Parcel Number
- 11769506
- On Market Date
- 2014-03-26
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $70.83 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Enclosed, Terrace, Wrap Around
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Dover Shores (DSAM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1238 Polaris Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2014 | Sold | $2,650,000 | |
| Mar 26, 2014 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1238 Polaris Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0269K 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
Outside the liquefaction zones.
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
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.
- Airport noise
Inside John Wayne Airport's 60 to 65 dB CNEL noise contour.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 123 of 224 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 220 of 224.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630103001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 394 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.
Dover Shores home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 17
- Median price
- $5,850,000
- Median days on market
- 43
- Median per sq ft
- $1,620
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Dover Shores sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1312 Nottingham Road | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,536,000 | 3,170 | $1,431 | 63 |
| 218 Evening Star | Oct 2, 2026 | $8,500,000 | 4,500 | $1,889 | 70 |
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Schools
School District for 1238 Polaris Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Robert Berg of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Jul 25, 2023 at 7:23 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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