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20451 Upper Bay Drive sold on November 15, 2019 for $1,185,000, 5.1% below the $1,249,000 asking price after 51 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,349,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
20451 Upper Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,595 sq ft
- 7,200 sq ft lot
- Built 1967
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$1,185,000
Subdivision Santa Ana Heights Residential
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,200,000
The home
About 20451 Upper Bay Drive
Opportunity knocks! Like many, you may be on the hunt for a larger home in Newport Beach in original condition awaiting your personal touch. 20451 Upper Bay just may complete your search. Built in 1967, this two-story home features over 2,500 square feet with wonderful natural lighting and a backyard with sunny Southern exposure. Located on a quiet interior street, the home is well suited for a remodel with an existing floor plan of five bedrooms, three baths, two separate living rooms, and formal dining room. Other highlights include vaulted exposed beam ceilings, private front courtyard, and a downstairs master bedroom. Nestled in the only equestrian enclave of Newport Beach, the close-knit neighborhood enjoys the sounds and sights of horses such as local favorites, Mel and Spencer, trotting by during morning strolls. One of the community’s best attributes is its close proximity to the entrance of the Back Bay Nature preserve, located less than 150 steps away from the front door and featuring miles of nature trails. In addition, the home is close to the small community park with playground & basketball court, offers simple access to the local freeway system for easy daily work commutes, and feeds into highly-rated Mariners Elementary School.
Property details for 20451 Upper Bay Drive
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Santa Ana Heights Residential neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,595 square feet of living space on a 7,200-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1967. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-041-27. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP19194662
- Year Built
- 1967
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,595
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1653
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 43904127
- On Market Date
- 2019-08-14
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Gas
- Fireplace
- See Remarks
- Laundry
- See Remarks
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Santa Ana Heights Residential (SAHR)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Ravine, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
The record
Property History for 20451 Upper Bay Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2019 | Sold | $1,185,000 | |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 20451 Upper Bay 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 06059C0288K 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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. 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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 97 of 98. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 95 of 98.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590631012005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 1,122 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.
Santa Ana Heights Residential home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $2,200,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $953
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20141 Spruce | Nov 4, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,540 | $1,211 | 5 |
| 2242 Orchard Drive | Oct 19, 2026 | $1,610,168 | 1,106 | $1,456 | 11 |
| 20102 Spruce Avenue | Jun 19, 2026 | $2,305,000 | 2,868 | $804 | 0 |
| 20291 Spruce | Jun 9, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,453 | $1,308 | 3 |
| 2262 Orchard | Mar 30, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 2,443 | $901 | 141 |
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Schools
Schools for 20451 Upper Bay 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 Mike Kennedy of Villa Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 12:59 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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