Sold
1257 Santa Barbara Drive sold on July 29, 2021 for $4,265,000, 0.8% below the $4,298,000 asking price after 256 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,315,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1257 Santa Barbara Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,548 sq ft
- Built 2014
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$4,265,000
Subdivision Fashion Island
The home
About 1257 Santa Barbara Drive
Rare prime location Meridian end unit PENTHOUSE with sweeping views from south of San Clemente Island past Catalina to the PV peninsula, over Orange County to LA. This is one of only 4 fifth floor end unit penthouses in the Meridian. Views include the Back Bay, Newport Beach CC golf course, spectacular sunsets and metropolitan night lights. The pictures do not do justice to the amazing views. As an end unit, sunlight and views are available from all windows in the unit. The den easily serves as a 3rd bedroom (no closet) when needed. This is upscale luxury urban living at its best. This top floor unit offers the finest in appliances (Wolf, Sub Zero, Bosch), fixtures and fittings. Full height retractable doors open to a panoramic view terrace creating a top-of-the-world indoor/outdoor experience. Motorized window shades provide more privacy when desired. A semi-private elevator takes you from the secured parking garage to your private entry foyer. As an end unit, extra windows provide exceptional light and view opportunities. The Meridian provides a luxury, lock & leave, resort lifestyle. Nothing else in the area compares. Amenities include a sparkling pool and spa with outdoor BBQ areas, a complete gym and yoga room, a clubhouse with full caterer's kitchen, outdoor lounge areas and a small doggy park. A 24/7 concierge is at your service. Secured parking for 2 vehicles is provided along with a private storage area. With this amazing Newport Center location, world class dining and shopping is at your fingertips. Beaches, bays, golf, tennis, all within easy reach.
Property details for 1257 Santa Barbara Drive
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Fashion Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,548 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2014. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 939-631-95. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- NP20217909
- Year Built
- 2014
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,548
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, Back Bay, Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Golf Course, Harbor, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $1,850
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 93963195
- On Market Date
- 2020-10-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, No One Above
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck
- Parking
- Assigned, Underground
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 76
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Fashion Island (FASI)
- Community Features
- Dog Park
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 1257 Santa Barbara Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | Sold | $4,265,000 | |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| May 24, 2021 | Price reduced | $4,298,000 | From $4,315,000 |
| Oct 24, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Oct 24, 2020 | Listed for sale | $4,315,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1257 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 2 of 7 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Google Fiber, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 4 of 7. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630081003, 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). 324 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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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
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School District for 1257 Santa Barbara Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Lynn Noah of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Sep 13, 2022 at 1:19 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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