Sold
1601 Santiago Drive sold on January 2, 2015 for $1,749,000, at the asking price after 139 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,849,500. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1601 Santiago Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,599 sq ft
- 0.26-acre lot
- Built 1963
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$1,749,000
Subdivision Baycrest South
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,295,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP18283115 (Sold).
The home
About 1601 Santiago Drive
This beautiful Baycrest home was rebuilt from the studs out in 2005, creating a stylish Newport Beach home designed for gracious everyday living and perfect for entertaining year round. The single level residence is situated on an extra large corner lot and features 4 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 baths, dining room, family room and den. ( The fourth bd has been used as office, but closet space is still there.) The lush tropical landscaping in the private courtyard and backyard create a perfectly serene oasis. The covered back patio overlooks a lovely pool and spa. Other highlights of this charming home are bamboo flooring, recessed lighting, several lovely ceiling fans, built-in bookcases in the den and family room, crown moldings. A custom kitchen opens onto the family room. The living room, family room and master bedroom all open onto the gardens and pool. There is a large laundry room, finished garage with built-in cabinets, central air conditioning. This very desirable neighborhood is both close to Mariners School and Mariners Park.
Property details for 1601 Santiago Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Baycrest South neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,599 square feet of living space on a 0.26-acre lot. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-612-06. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP14178470
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,599
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,326
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.26
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 11761206
- On Market Date
- 2014-08-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition
- Pool Features
- Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Baycrest South (BCSO)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights
The record
Property History for 1601 Santiago Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2019 | Sold | $2,220,000 | Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Sold | $1,749,000 | |
| Aug 18, 2014 | Listed for sale | $1,849,500 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1601 Santiago 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 32 of 33 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 33 of 33. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 32 of 33.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630104006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 525 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 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.
Baycrest South home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $4,295,000
- Median days on market
- 31
- Median per sq ft
- $1,688
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 Baycrest South sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1511 Santiago Drive | Sep 8, 2026 | $5,995,000 | 4,403 | $1,362 | 52 |
| 1721 Antigua Way | May 28, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,702 | $1,480 | 100 |
| 1208 Somerset | Apr 27, 2026 | $4,570,000 | 2,616 | $1,747 | 14 |
| 1430 Lincoln | Mar 24, 2026 | $4,295,000 | 2,544 | $1,688 | 31 |
| 1136 Highland | Mar 17, 2026 | $3,705,000 | 2,139 | $1,732 | 17 |
Schools
School District for 1601 Santiago 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 Cheryl Johnston of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 2:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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