Sold
2551 Vista Drive sold on August 25, 2017 for $4,350,000, 3.3% below the $4,498,000 asking price after 307 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
2551 Vista Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,097 sq ft
- 4,714 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
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$4,350,000
Subdivision Bayshores
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $11,000,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC22044071 (Sold).
The home
About 2551 Vista Drive
Located in the exclusive guard gated community of Bayshores, this home expertly merges a classic and contemporary design. The thoughtful aesthetics provide a gracious and uncommon living experience, demonstrated by an attention to detail and quality. This sophisticated custom residence features a versatile floor plan which includes a chef-style kitchen ideal for family gatherings with a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and soaring vaulted bead board ceilings. The adjacent family room features a fireplace and numerous French doors that open to the outdoor entertaining space with cascading fountain. Highlights include a private wood-paneled library/office, formal living room, and an elegant dining room with butler’s pantry and wine cellar. The spacious master suite and adjoining office is complimented with elements of utility and style. Completing this 4,097 square foot residence are 3 additional bedrooms with en-suite baths and a relaxing media room. Additional notable finishes include boat grade lacquer paint, wainscoting, stone counter tops, built-ins, custom light fixtures, and hardwood floors. An oversized 3-car garage completes this exemplary residence.
Bayshores consists of 249 homes on the shores of Newport Harbor, and residents enjoy two private beaches with adjacent barbecue and dining areas, a sand volleyball court, children's play park, a guest dock, small boat and paddle board storage, a yacht marina and private access to the Balboa Bay Resort.
Property details for 2551 Vista Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Bayshores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,097 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-182-20. Highlights include a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, an updated home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP17134513
- Year Built
- 1998
- Builder
- Carlos Aparico
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,097
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,714
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $190
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- BHE Management
- Parcel Number
- 04918220
- On Market Date
- 2017-06-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, French Mullioned, Skylights
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Custom, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped, Level, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Porch, Stone
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Oversized, Storage
- Fencing
- Good Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bayshores (BSHR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Dock, Barbecue, Guard, Security
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 2551 Vista Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Sold | $6,650,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Sold | $4,350,000 | |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Relisted | $4,498,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2551 Vista Drive
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, 0.2 percent annual chance 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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
Inside 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, 1.0 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 29 of 30 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 30 of 30. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 1 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634005015, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 226 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 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.
Bayshores home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $11,000,000
- Median days on market
- 28
- Median per sq ft
- $3,206
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 Bayshores sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601 Bayshore Drive | Sep 8, 2026 | $11,000,000 | 3,672 | $2,996 | 151 |
| 2771 Bayshore | Aug 31, 2026 | $7,825,000 | 2,605 | $3,004 | 12 |
| 2571 Waverly Drive | Jun 12, 2026 | $7,212,500 | 2,250 | $3,206 | 28 |
| 2571 Vista | Apr 9, 2026 | $11,600,000 | 3,583 | $3,238 | 58 |
| 2668 Bayshore Drive | Apr 7, 2026 | $33,500,000 | 6,550 | $5,115 | 0 |
See 3 homes for sale in Bayshores Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 2551 Vista Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Kathryn White of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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