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1626 Galaxy Drive sold on December 21, 2023 for $5,950,000, 0.8% below the $5,995,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1626 Galaxy Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,508 sq ft
- 10,720 sq ft lot
- Built 1966
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$5,950,000
Subdivision Dover Shores
18 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,775,000
The home
About 1626 Galaxy Drive
Welcome to 1626 Galaxy Drive located in the heart of the highly desirable Dover Shores community. You are welcomed by a gated courtyard which allows for maximum privacy and is highlighted with a sparkling pool and lush landscaping. The ranch style floor plan is perfect for everyday living or entertaining; featuring four bedrooms, four full bath, plus an office/den overlooking Newport's picturesque Back Bay. The gourmet kitchen has been upgraded with travertine flooring, granite counters, cherrywood cabinets, an oversized center island, and stainless steel Viking appliances. The master retreat boasts a walk-in closet with custom built-ins, dual vanities, a spa tub, and a large walk-in shower with rain head and steam feature. Panoramic city lights and Fashion Island views can be admired from most windows throughout the house. An open and spacious rear yard is an entertainer's dream; a covered seating area with built-in heat lamps, a cozy outdoor fireplace, in-ground spa, and built-in BBQ area. Situated close to all elite shopping and dining, beautiful parks, back bay walking trails, and award winning schools; this wonderful home is an absolute must see. A three car garage with epoxy flooring and custom built-ins completes this Dover Shores opportunity.
Property details for 1626 Galaxy Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Dover Shores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,508 square feet of living space on a 10,720-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-652-17. Highlights include Back Bay and city lights views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP23181373
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,508
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,720
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2461
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Back Bay, City Lights
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $77
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Dover Shores
- Parcel Number
- 11765217
- On Market Date
- 2023-09-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Dover Shores (DSAM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Fire Pit, Management, Barbecue, Other, Picnic Area
The record
Property History for 1626 Galaxy Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | Sold | $5,950,000 | |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000 | |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Sold | $3,725,000 | Arbor Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1626 Galaxy 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 06059C0269K 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
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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 18 of 18 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 18 of 18. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 13 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630104008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 528 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.
Dover Shores home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 18
- Median price
- $5,775,000
- Median days on market
- 36
- Median per sq ft
- $1,610
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 Dover Shores sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Dover Drive | Nov 4, 2026 | $3,575,000 | 2,883 | $1,240 | 18 |
| 1423 Mariners | Oct 14, 2026 | $6,000,000 | 4,446 | $1,350 | 91 |
| 1312 Nottingham Road | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,536,000 | 3,170 | $1,431 | 63 |
| 218 Evening Star | Oct 2, 2026 | $8,500,000 | 4,500 | $1,889 | 70 |
| 1453 Galaxy Dr | Sep 23, 2026 | $10,500,000 | 5,755 | $1,825 | 124 |
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Schools
School District for 1626 Galaxy Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Kimberly Bibb of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Dec 21, 2023 at 5:37 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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