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2148 Mesa Drive sold on September 29, 2015 for $4,000,000, 18.4% below the $4,900,000 asking price after 200 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2148 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,235 sq ft
- 2.10-acre lot
- Built 1956
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$4,000,000
Subdivision Santa Ana Heights Residential
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,200,000
The home
About 2148 Mesa Drive
This magnificent equestrian zoned property spans over 2.1 acres and is one of the select few estate size properties located along Newport’s Back Bay Ecological Nature Preserve. Enter through the private gated access and enjoy the rural setting with spectacular Back Bay views and crimson sunsets. The ranch style home was built in the 1950’s and has been tastefully remodeled over the years. Approximately 4,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 fireplaces and private pool and spa. Other amenities include covered stalls, horse barn, tack room, five paddocks, two riding arenas, chicken coop, aviary and a citrus and avocado orchard. Seller also owns the adjacent property listed as 2100 Mesa Drive and can be sold together. Call listing agent for details.
Property details for 2148 Mesa Drive
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Santa Ana Heights Residential neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,235 square feet of living space on a 2.1-acre lot. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-061-05. Highlights include Back Bay and city lights views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15050842
- Year Built
- 1956
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,235
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 91,476
- Lot Size (acres)
- 2.1
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, City Lights, Pasture
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 43906105
- On Market Date
- 2015-03-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Den, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Roof
- Concrete
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Agricultural, Back Yard, Horse Property, Sprinklers In Front, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Pasture, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Trees
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Boat, Driveway, Garage, Gated, Rv Access Parking
- Fencing
- Average Condition
- Pool Features
- Gas Heat, Heated, Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Santa Ana Heights Residential (SAHR)
- Community Features
- Horse Trails, Preserve Public Land, Rural
The record
Property History for 2148 Mesa Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2015 | Sold | $4,000,000 | |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Listed for sale | $4,900,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2148 Mesa 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 65 to 70 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 15 of 18 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 18 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630091010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 1,110 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.
Santa Ana Heights Residential home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $2,200,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $953
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 Santa Ana Heights Residential sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20141 Spruce | Nov 4, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,540 | $1,211 | 5 |
| 2242 Orchard Drive | Oct 19, 2026 | $1,610,168 | 1,106 | $1,456 | 11 |
| 20102 Spruce Avenue | Jun 19, 2026 | $2,305,000 | 2,868 | $804 | 0 |
| 20291 Spruce | Jun 9, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,453 | $1,308 | 3 |
| 2262 Orchard | Mar 30, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 2,443 | $901 | 141 |
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Schools
School District for 2148 Mesa 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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:54 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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