Sold
1603 Cliff Drive sold on June 15, 2017 for $2,175,000, 3.3% below the $2,249,000 asking price after 97 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1603 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,232 sq ft
- 7,150 sq ft lot
- Built 1960
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$2,175,000
Subdivision Newport Heights
32 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,493,150
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC24199265 (Sold).
The home
About 1603 Cliff Drive
Semi-Custom home remodeled in 2012 features 4 bedrooms (1 down), 4 baths, an office and 4,232 sq. ft. of light-filled living space located in desirable Newport Heights. Features include Birch hardwood & Travertine floors, crown molding, laundry room, 3-car garage, and picket fencing enclosing the large front yard. Chef’s kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar seating, opens to a great room concept complete with fireplace, hearth seating, and dining room with seating for 12. Two sets of French doors open to the backyard inviting the indoor/outdoor lifestyle with built-in BBQ & fully fenced-in grass back yard. Upstairs includes a spacious master suite with walk-in closet, luxurious master bath with dual vanities, steam shower & free standing European tub. Oversized secondary bedrooms offer en-suite baths. Upstairs family room includes fireplace, homework area, large bonus room with access leading to a fabulous 550 sq ft Rooftop deck with gas fire-pit & expansive ocean, harbor & city light views. A great place to watch fireworks & the sunset! Close proximity to award winning schools, parks, beaches, harbor, shopping, restaurants & freeways. A terrific opportunity on this wonderful family home!
Property details for 1603 Cliff Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Heights neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,232 square feet of living space on a 7,150-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-221-09. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP16042285
- Year Built
- 1960
- Builder Model
- Semi-Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,232
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,150
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.164
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Harbor, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 04922109
- On Market Date
- 2016-03-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Other, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Front Porch, Rooftop
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Storage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Heights (NEWH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Park
- Security
- Prewired
The record
Property History for 1603 Cliff Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2025 | Sold | $4,000,000 | Compass |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Sold | $2,175,000 | |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Listed for sale | $2,249,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1603 Cliff 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 06059C0381K 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634005001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 222 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 Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 32
- Median price
- $3,493,150
- Median days on market
- 44
- Median per sq ft
- $1,322
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 Newport Heights sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Tustin | Nov 2, 2026 | $6,449,000 | 5,140 | $1,255 | 13 |
| 255 Ocean View | Oct 16, 2026 | $4,343,000 | 3,647 | $1,191 | 77 |
| 421 Catalina | Oct 16, 2026 | $2,175,000 | 960 | $2,266 | 13 |
| 416 Aliso Avenue | Sep 18, 2026 | $3,120,000 | 1,830 | $1,705 | 92 |
| 460 Santa Ana Avenue | Sep 10, 2026 | $6,800,000 | 4,961 | $1,371 | 9 |
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School District for 1603 Cliff Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Susan Standiford of Teles Properties, Inc.
Listing information updated Nov 23, 2021 at 3:28 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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