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1539 Santa Barbara Drive sold on May 29, 2019 for $4,575,000, 4.6% below the $4,795,000 asking price after 293 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1539 Santa Barbara Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,166 sq ft
- Built 2015
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$4,575,000
Subdivision Meridian
The home
About 1539 Santa Barbara Drive
Perched above the Newport Country Club golf course with back bay, ocean and Catalina views, this pristine contemporary penthouse offers upscale hotel-style living with 5-star amenities, turn-key accommodations and a highly-desirable location mere moments to Fashion Island. Completed in 2015, the residence showcases swanky high-end finishes including Warren Christopher French oak flooring, oversized windows with custom motorized coverings, Calacatta marble, quartz and stone accents. An open-concept floor plan allows panoramic views from nearly every space while stackable glass doors marry the spacious great room with a covered terrace for effortless living and entertaining alike. Fit with state-of-the-art Wolf range, SubZero, and Bosch appliances including dual-temperature controlled wine storage, the gourmet kitchen accommodates the needs of the culinary enthusiast or your personal chef. The spacious master suite is equally impressive boasting stunning views and en suite bath replete with soaking tub, oversized shower, dual sinks and separate water closet. SMART home technology, sleek linear registers, appx. 60 sq. ft. storage unit, and two en suite bedrooms, each with a unique vantage point, are additional highlights. Exemplary community amenities including 24-hour on-site concierge service, pool, spa, outdoor lounge, club room, fitness center and BBQ area make this a unique opportunity to enjoy the ease of luxe hotel-style living in an exclusive coastal-urban setting.
Property details for 1539 Santa Barbara Drive
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath condo sits in the Meridian neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,166 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 939-632-47. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- NP19026222
- Year Built
- 2015
- Builder
- The New Home Company
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,166
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Golf Course, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees Woods, Water
- HOA Dues
- $1,900
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Action Life
- Parcel Number
- 93963247
- On Market Date
- 2019-02-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Coffered Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Custom Coverings
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Lot Features
- On Golf Course
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Assigned, Underground, Gated, Community Structure
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Meridian
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Security
- Security
- Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Twenty Four Hour Security, Key Card Entry, Resident Manager, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
The record
Property History for 1539 Santa Barbara Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2019 | Sold | $4,575,000 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Relisted | $4,795,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1539 Santa Barbara 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 06059C0382K 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, 0.6 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: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 7 of 97 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: AT&T, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 97. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 83 of 97.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630082006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Electrify America, 8 DC fast ports). 308 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 148
- Median price
- $1,512,500
- Median days on market
- 28
- Median per sq ft
- $1,000
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 1539 Santa Barbara Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Lincoln
- Middle
- Corona Del Mar
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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