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96 Archipelago Drive sold on March 14, 2016 for $4,888,888, 2.2% below the $4,999,000 asking price after 211 days on the market; it was first listed at $5,525,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
96 Archipelago Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,046 sq ft
- 10,441 sq ft lot
- Built 2003
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$4,888,888
Subdivision Nautilus
The home
About 96 Archipelago Drive
Offering one of the best locations in Crystal Cove on a private 10,400+ sq. ft lot, this relaxed Santa Barbara-style estate provides an alluring element of space and design. The front entrance is announced by a meticulous brick courtyard fit with mature landscaping, beautiful Spanish-style fountain, and fireplace. Ocean views are immediately noticed through nearly every window, which provide tons of natural lighting and create a welcoming ambiance. Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet, this residence offers 4 bedrooms (4th bedroom located in casita), 4.5 bathrooms, and several large living areas for communal gatherings. Lavish amenities include high, beamed ceilings, distressed hardwood flooring, built-in cabinetry, brilliant crown moldings and French doors. The backyard offers an oasis for relaxation, with multiple seating areas and ample space throughout the spanning brick patio. Whether soaking in the private spa or cozying by the grand fireplace, this space invites you to enjoy unobstructed ocean views & limitless sunsets over the Pacific. This rarely available, highly exclusive property provides an optimal setting for enjoying the best of coastal living in the coveted guard-gated community of Crystal Cove.
Property details for 96 Archipelago Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Nautilus neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 4,046 square feet of living space on a 10,441-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2003. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 489-071-21. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15181877
- Year Built
- 2003
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,046
- Living Area Source
- Measured
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,441
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.24
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $615
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 48907121
- On Market Date
- 2015-08-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Nautilus (CCNA)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Guard, Security
The record
Property History for 96 Archipelago Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2016 | Sold | $4,888,888 | |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Listed for sale | $5,525,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 96 Archipelago Drive
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 06059C0404K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 118 of 118 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 118 of 118. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 31 of 118.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626431012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 13 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, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Newport Coast sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 14 Clearview | Oct 9, 2026 | $8,350,000 | 4,598 | $1,816 | 17 |
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Schools
School District for 96 Archipelago Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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