Sold
19 Observatory sold on April 29, 2016 for $2,725,000, 1% above the $2,699,000 asking price after 27 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

19 Observatory, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,160 sq ft
- 8,700 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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Subdivision Cypress
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC22132709 (Sold).
The home
About 19 Observatory
Welcome to this beautiful Tuscan-style home in the highly desirable 24 hour guard-gated Pacific Ridge development. Amazing price for this Pacific Ridge home. Private, cul-de-sac location boasts 4,160 square feet of living space on a large approximately 8,700 approximately square foot parcel. Home is set back nicely from the street. This award winning plan features 4 bedrooms, including a separate “2 room” casita with a living room, bedroom & full bathroom, which would be perfect for in-laws or guests. All bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms. This beautiful home showcases the best in architectural details & includes hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, granite counter tops & so much more. Additional rooms include formal living and dining rooms, large family room, and an upstairs media room which could be an additional bedroom. Large gourmet kitchen has an open concept layout leading into the family room. The tranquil rear yard is an entertainer's dream with resort-style pool and spa, outdoor loggia with fireplace, custom designed landscape and hardscape, built-in BBQ and more. Pacific Ridge is located at the entrance of El Moro Canyon trail which leads to Crystal Cove & the Pacific Ocean. Do not miss this amazing opportunity to make this your dream home.
Property details for 19 Observatory
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Cypress neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 4,160 square feet of living space on an 8,700-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 478-463-16. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP16049378
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,160
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,700
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo, Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $450
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 47846316
- On Market Date
- 2016-03-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, French Mullioned
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Frame
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Glass, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cypress (PRCP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 19 Observatory
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2022 | Sold | $4,900,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Sold | $3,850,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Sold | $2,725,000 | |
| Mar 9, 2016 | Listed for sale | $2,699,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 19 Observatory
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 06059C0406J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very 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
Fiber: Google Fiber, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 87 of 88 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 87 of 88. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 75 of 88.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626436002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 11 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, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 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 |
| 50 Tidal Surf | Oct 8, 2026 | $4,600,000 | 2,964 | $1,552 | 0 |
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| 1 Ocean Bluff | Sep 30, 2026 | $15,795,000 | 5,045 | $3,131 | 6 |
Schools
School District for 19 Observatory
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Andrew Karigan of Teles Properties, Inc.
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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