Sold
1561 Santa Barbara Drive sold on October 15, 2020 for $4,200,000, 6.6% below the $4,498,000 asking price after 89 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,895,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1561 Santa Barbara Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,735 sq ft
- Built 2015
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$4,200,000
Subdivision Fashion Island
The home
About 1561 Santa Barbara Drive
Stunning Meridian PENTHOUSE located steps from Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Access directly by semi-private elevator to this one-of-a-kind luxury property situated on Newport Beach Country Club's 18 hole championship golf course. The premium location creates the ultimate private California Riviera Lifestyle. Spanning approximately 2,735 square feet, in a style and finish quality both luxurious and opulent. Inside, discover open and airy living spaces highlighted by scenic golf course, ocean, city lights and Catalina views. Featuring an open floor plan that allows seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Interior appointments include, Lutron lighting, three sets of automated window treatments, high volume ceilings, hardwood flooring, designer living room entertainment center, private terrace with panoramic glass doors, high-tech surround sound, a multitude of windows for exceptional light and much more. This immaculate home offers duel en suites plus den/study with custom built-out closets. The state-of-the-art kitchen includes a striking 15 foot island with stone counter tops, full back splash, walk-in pantry, European cabinetry and stainless steel Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. The resort-style amenities at Meridian include five-star concierge service seven days a week, resort style pool and spa, fitness center, BBQ pavilion, lounge area and club room. This private one-of-a-kind Penthouse offers sophisticated modern living in one of the most exciting areas of Newport Beach
Property details for 1561 Santa Barbara Drive
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Fashion Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,735 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 939-632-48. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- NP20121366
- Year Built
- 2015
- Builder
- New Home Company
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,735
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, Bluff, Catalina, Golf Course, Harbor, Marina, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $1,850
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Meridian Newport Beach
- Parcel Number
- 93963248
- On Market Date
- 2020-07-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Coffered Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, High Efficiency, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, High Efficiency, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, End Unit, No One Above
- Windows
- Blinds, Casement Windows, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens
- Doors
- Insulated Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Modern
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Close To Clubhouse, Corner Lot, Landscaped, On Golf Course, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Screened
- Parking
- Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Concrete, Underground, Gated, Private, One Space
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Fashion Island (FASI)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Closed Circuit Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Twenty Four Hour Security, Key Card Entry, Resident Manager, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 1561 Santa Barbara Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2020 | Sold | $4,200,000 | |
| Oct 12, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 3, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 19, 2020 | Price reduced | $4,498,000 | From $4,645,000 |
| Jul 5, 2020 | Listed for sale | $4,895,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1561 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). 318 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.
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- Homes sold
- 148
- Median price
- $1,512,500
- Median days on market
- 28
- Median per sq ft
- $1,000
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School District for 1561 Santa Barbara Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Jeffrey Caughren of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 12:59 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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