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1601 Santiago Drive sold on May 9, 2019 for $2,220,000, 3.4% below the $2,299,000 asking price after 108 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,399,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1601 Santiago Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,599 sq ft
- 0.26-acre lot
- Built 1962
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$2,220,000
Subdivision Baycrest North
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,450,000
The home
About 1601 Santiago Drive
Set on a generous sized corner lot and rebuilt from the studs in 2005, this single-story home charms at first sight. Beautifully landscaped with hedges and fruit trees, a stone path leads to a privately gated trellis entrance and front courtyard with sitting areas, raised patio and Dutch front door entry. Warm and inviting interiors include four bedrooms plus an office and are adorned with gleaming hardwood floors, textured cut-pile carpeting, crown molding, and a thoughtful floor plan to maximize flow throughout. The kitchen is graced by quartzstone countertops and stainless fixtures, and the adjacent formal dining room includes built-in buffet and sliding glass doors leading to the backyard. A spacious living room with gas fireplace, custom-built-ins and surround sound sit at the center of the residence, with multiple sets of French doors opening to reveal a stylish California room expanding the living areas outdoors, complete with stacked stone, a double-sided glass fireplace and full outdoor kitchen area. The backyard is a very private oasis, complete with spa overflowing into glimmering pool, large grassy area, and an abundance of sun. Additional amenities include walk-in pantry, central AC, central vacuum system, finished garage, and surround sound in master, living room and office. Centrally located near the beach, bay, world-class shopping and dining and within the attendance boundaries of award-winning Mariners Elementary and Newport Harbor High schools.
Property details for 1601 Santiago Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Baycrest North neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,599 square feet of living space on a 0.26-acre lot. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-612-06. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP18283115
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,599
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,475
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2634
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 11761206
- On Market Date
- 2018-12-04
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Masonry, Outside, See Through
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman, Ranch, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Gas Heat, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Baycrest North (BCNO)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1601 Santiago Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2019 | Sold | $2,220,000 | |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000 | |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Sold | $1,749,000 | Surterre Properties Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1601 Santiago 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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0269K 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
Inside John Wayne Airport's 60 to 65 dB CNEL noise contour.
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 32 of 33 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 33 of 33. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 32 of 33.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630104006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 525 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.
Baycrest North home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $5,450,000
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $1,504
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Baycrest North sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nautilus Lane | Nov 3, 2026 | $4,100,000 | 3,026 | $1,355 | 12 |
| 1839 Santiago | Jun 17, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 2,550 | $1,461 | 26 |
| 1724 Tradewinds Lane | Jun 5, 2026 | $6,325,000 | 3,231 | $1,958 | 0 |
| 2033 Holiday | Apr 27, 2026 | $5,725,000 | 5,744 | $997 | 9 |
| 1725 Skylark | Mar 2, 2026 | $5,300,000 | 3,206 | $1,653 | 4 |
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Schools
Schools for 1601 Santiago Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Mariners
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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