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721 Saint James Road sold on December 15, 2017 for $6,750,000, 3.5% below the $6,995,000 asking price after 186 days on the market; it was first listed at $7,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
721 Saint James Road, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 5 beds
- 7 baths
- 8,159 sq ft
- 22,608 sq ft lot
- Built 2008
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$6,750,000
Subdivision Cliffhaven
The home
About 721 Saint James Road
Destined to be without equal, this showpiece property designed by architect, Robert Ensign, in Cliffhaven of Newport Beach blends Spanish Revival architecture, luxurious Santa Barbara-style aesthetics, and every amenity imaginable on a rare 22,600+ sq. ft. double lot to evoke an ambiance of warmth and grandeur. Upon entry into a 2-story foyer, the home’s classic, enduring design presents itself in the beamed ceilings, brilliant tiling, custom iron work, and arched passageways seen throughout. The thoughtful floor plan invites an abundance of natural light into the open-concept main floor featuring a stately library with wood paneled walls and fireplace; dining room; and dual living spaces that flow with ease to an expansive terrace and the gourmet’s kitchen with Carrara marble countertops, La Cornue range, and butler’s pantry. Equally impressive, the lower level offers private guest or maid’s quarters; a fitness center; and a spacious media room with bar that opens through accordion doors to the ultimate backyard. A sport court, pool, spa, putting green, enormous lawn, and loggia with fireplace and outdoor kitchenette coalesce to become an entertainer’s paradise. Completing the residence are 3 additional ensuite bedrooms and a master suite with office, and incredible bath adorned in Carrara marble. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage, built-in sound system, and a premier location that backs to Newport's Environmental Nature Center for unrivaled beauty & privacy.
Property details for 721 Saint James Road
This 5-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Cliffhaven neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 8,159 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2008. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-271-31. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP17095181
- Year Built
- 2008
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 8,159
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 22,608
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Pool, Trees Woods
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 04927131
- On Market Date
- 2017-05-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Sound, Entrance Foyer
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water To Refrigerator, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Common Area, Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Screens, Wood Frames
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sport Court
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cliffhaven (CLIF)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 721 Saint James Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2017 | Sold | $6,750,000 | |
| May 4, 2017 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000 | |
| Apr 24, 2015 | Sold | $6,950,000 | Villa Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 721 Saint James Road
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 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.8 miles from it.
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 36 of 44 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 38 of 44. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 2 of 44.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634003000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger less than 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 237 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
- 462
- Median price
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 721 Saint James Road
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:28 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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