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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.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Apr 29, 2016

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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$2,725,000

MLS# NP16049378

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

DateEventPriceNote
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

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

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.

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Schools

School District for 19 Observatory

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 Andrew Karigan of Teles Properties, Inc.

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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