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2581 CIRCLE Drive sold on October 25, 2019 for $4,148,625, 11.6% below the $4,695,000 asking price after 55 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2581 CIRCLE Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,101 sq ft
- 4,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1985
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$4,148,625
Subdivision Bayshores
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $11,000,000
The home
About 2581 CIRCLE Drive
This is the quintessential Bayshore home you have been waiting for. Under the guidance of designer Barclay Butera, this home ( originally built in approx. 1985) under went a major remodel in 2012. This Eastern Seaboard classic is exquisite in detailing throughout . Ideally located on a sunny southwest facing central parcel close to 2 private beaches and yacht marina. Fine finishes and appointments include soaring ceilings with shiplap finishes, Carrara marble, seagrass stone, raised paneling & wainscoting, built in bookcases and exquisite cabinetry, gleaming hardwood floors, custom wall coverings, Lutron lighting system, Sonos sound system, air conditioning, stone patios with soothing water features. Three ensuite bedrooms total with one on the entry level, plus a dedicated home office. Hallmark features include indoor outdoor ambiance for entertaining, a dream kitchen and the most luxurious master suite complete with retreat and a resort style bath.
Enjoy the bay and beach lifestyle of private , guarded and gated Bayshores. 247 homes situated on meandering tree lined streets enjoy 2 private beaches on the bay, a guest dock, beach volleyball, 2 nearby yacht marinas, children's play park, a private access gate to the neighboring Balboa Bay Resort, old fashioned community camaraderie and year round community activities.
Property details for 2581 CIRCLE Drive
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Bayshores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,101 square feet of living space on a 4,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-175-18. Highlights include a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP19172102
- Year Built
- 1985
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,101
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0918
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $570
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Bayshores
- Parcel Number
- 04917518
- On Market Date
- 2019-07-17
- Zoning
- r-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $190 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, French Mullioned
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Storage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bayshores (BSHR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Dock, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pier, Playground, Guard, Security
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 2581 CIRCLE Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2019 | Sold | $4,148,625 | |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Listed for sale | $4,695,000 | |
| May 25, 2012 | Sold | $2,000,000 | Teles Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2581 CIRCLE 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 19 of 19 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 19 of 19. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 7 of 19.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634005018, 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). 172 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, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 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 2581 CIRCLE Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Debra Bibb of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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