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1531 Santa Barbara Drive sold on May 31, 2024 for $6,265,625, 5% below the $6,595,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

CondominiumSold · May 31, 2024

1531 Santa Barbara Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

  • 2 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,686 sq ft
  • Built 2015

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$6,265,625

MLS# NP24064625

The home

About 1531 Santa Barbara Drive

Offering the most desirable third floor, corner location at the Meridian, Newport Beach. An impeccably designed, and highly upgraded single level residence provides privacy and security while offering the highest caliber of living in a world-class location.  Upon entering you are blinded by the breath-taking ocean and Catalina views along with unobstructed views of the Back Bay and Newport Beach golf course.  This property features an open concept floor-plan with two bedrooms, three baths and an office/flex space along with a stunning chef’s kitchen opening to an exquisitely appointed living, dining and outdoor living area creating an entertainer’s dream.  The Meridian offers residents with inviting recreational and wellness-oriented amenities including yoga room, fitness center, club room, pool, and Concierge services in addition to a secure subterranean garage with two side-by-side parking spaces, private storage and a semi-private elevator service to your front door. This stunning residence is being sold furnished.

Property details for 1531 Santa Barbara Drive

This 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,686 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 939-632-43. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Condominium
MLS Number
NP24064625
Year Built
2015
Living Area (sq ft)
2,686
Living Area Source
Assessor
Levels
One
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Back Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Golf Course, Ocean, Panoramic
HOA Dues
$2,310
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Powerstone Property Management
Parcel Number
93963243
On Market Date
2024-04-04
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Furnished, Quartz Counters, Trash Chute, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
3
Entry Level
3
Common Walls
One Common Wall, End Unit
Windows
Blinds, Drapes, Screens
Doors
Sliding Doors
Accessibility
No Stairs

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Modern
Construction
Stucco
Patio and Porch
Open, Patio, Screened
Parking
Assigned, Guest, Private, One Space, Storage
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
79

Community Features

Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Storage
Security
Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Firewalls, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 1531 Santa Barbara Drive

DateEventPriceNote
May 31, 2024 Sold $6,265,625
May 6, 2024 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Apr 27, 2024 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Hold
Apr 21, 2024 Status changed to Hold From Active
Apr 4, 2024 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Apr 4, 2024 Listed for sale $6,595,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1531 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). 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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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 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

Recorded MLS closings of condos, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Newport Beach sales

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128 Villa Point Oct 26, 2026 $1,065,000 908 $1,173 201
2 Land Fall Court Oct 21, 2026 $1,600,000 1,997 $801 88

Schools

Schools for 1531 Santa Barbara Drive

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Middle
Corona Del Mar
High
Corona Del Mar
District
Newport Mesa Unified

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Listed by Kim Walker of Compass

Listing information updated May 31, 2024 at 10:09 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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