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525 Catalina Drive sold on February 14, 2020 for $2,925,000, 2.7% above the $2,849,000 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
525 Catalina Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,070 sq ft
- 6,534 sq ft lot
- Built 1983
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$2,925,000
Subdivision Newport Heights
32 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,493,150
The home
About 525 Catalina Drive
Located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Newport Heights, this amazing home is newly renovated and ready for move-in! With an abundance of windows drawing in natural sunlight, the home features a formal living room with high ceilings, a formal dining room and a top-of-the-line kitchen that opens to a great room and French doors along the entire back of the house to the outside. The kitchen has new white quartz countertops, freshly painted cabinets, and a large island perfect for cooking and entertaining. The main home is complete with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, as well as a detached guest house with a separate office and a guest bedroom and bathroom. Last but certainly not least, the backyard is an entertainer's dream, equipped with a spool (spa and pool combo), firepit with built-in seating, large grassy area, an outdoor shower, and a built-in BBQ area. In addition, the home has a pool house/bar area with indoor-outdoor speakers, a newer roof, solar panels that are owned, and three separate zoned air-conditioning and heating systems. This home is a must-see! Make sure to view the virtual tour for a full walk through of the property.
Property details for 525 Catalina Drive
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Heights neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,070 square feet of living space on a 6,534-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1983. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 425-092-17. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP20001774
- Year Built
- 1983
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,070
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,534
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.15
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood, None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 42509217
- On Market Date
- 2020-01-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener
- Flooring
- Carpet, See Remarks, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Combination
- Lot Features
- Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private, Solar Heat, Waterfall
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Heights (NEWH)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 525 Catalina Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2020 | Sold | $2,925,000 | |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,849,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 525 Catalina Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0268J effective December 3, 2009. 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 24 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634002000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Blink, 2 Level 2 ports). 236 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.
Newport Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 32
- Median price
- $3,493,150
- Median days on market
- 44
- Median per sq ft
- $1,322
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 Newport Heights sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 255 Ocean View | Oct 16, 2026 | $4,343,000 | 3,647 | $1,191 | 77 |
| 421 Catalina | Oct 16, 2026 | $2,175,000 | 960 | $2,266 | 13 |
| 416 Aliso Avenue | Sep 18, 2026 | $3,120,000 | 1,830 | $1,705 | 92 |
| 460 Santa Ana Avenue | Sep 10, 2026 | $6,800,000 | 4,961 | $1,371 | 9 |
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Schools for 525 Catalina Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Newport Heights
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 10:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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