Sold
1942 Galaxy Drive sold on September 30, 2015 for $2,550,000, 2.9% below the $2,625,000 asking price after 400 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,550,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1942 Galaxy Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 4,143 sq ft
- 9,148 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
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$2,550,000
Subdivision Dover Shores "500" Series
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC21185078 (Sold).
The home
About 1942 Galaxy Drive
Contemporary home in Dover Shores neighborhood of Newport Beach. Completely renovated in 2008. This 4143 square foot 4 bedroom home features walls of glass, soaring 12 foot ceilings and amazing 180 degree views of the Newport Bay and local mountains.This 'entertainers dream' provides a great setting for company and the city light views make for a wonderful back drop once the sun goes down. One of only four Dover Shores homes with a retaining wall on view side of lot. Retaining wall adds a significant value to home and property. Private courtyard with swimming pool and spa. Gourmet kitchen complete with high end appliances and wine storage. Separate music controls in Living and master bedroom. Master suite includes a custom jetted spa and tub filler from the ceiling. A separate steam shower completes the space. Large three car garage with custom glass garage doors. A unique home for all of coastal Orange County. A must see!
Property details for 1942 Galaxy Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Dover Shores "500" Series neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,143 square feet of living space on a 9,148-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-641-04. Highlights include Back Bay and mountain views, a pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15122351
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,143
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,148
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.21
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Back Bay, Mountains
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $100
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Dover Shores HOA
- Parcel Number
- 11764104
- On Market Date
- 2015-06-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat In Kitchen, Jack And Jill Bath
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Bluff
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Pool Features
- In Ground
- Spa
- In Ground
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Dover Shores ""500"" Series (DSA5)
- Community Features
- Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground
- Security
- Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1942 Galaxy Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Sold | $4,000,000 | Compass |
| Sep 30, 2015 | Sold | $2,550,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2015 | Relisted | $2,550,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1942 Galaxy 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 34 of 34 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 34 of 34. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 32 of 34.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630092003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 601 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 460
- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,610
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 2007 Miramar | Oct 29, 2026 | $4,850,000 | 2,408 | $2,014 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 1942 Galaxy 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 Jason Godoy of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:54 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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