Sold
2918 Cliff Drive sold on September 18, 2024 for $3,150,000, 1.4% below the $3,195,000 asking price after 82 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,295,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2918 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 1,016 sq ft
- 6,250 sq ft lot
- Built 1939
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$3,150,000
Subdivision Newport Heights
32 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,493,150
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP25077931 (Sold).
The home
About 2918 Cliff Drive
There is no better build opportunity in Newport Heights than 2918 Cliff Drive. This extraordinary parcel, available for the first time since the 1930s, offers a rare chance to acquire a prestigious property on the coveted bend of Cliff Drive.
Situated directly across from the picturesque Cliff Drive Park, this elevated lot ensures tranquility with minimal drive-through traffic. The property benefits from a unique location adjacent to a double alley, providing additional spacing between neighbors and an abundance of natural light.
The lot offers an unobstructed view of Cliff Drive Park and holds the potential for breathtaking ocean and bay views with new construction. This property represents a generational investment in the esteemed Newport Heights neighborhood, presenting a prime opportunity to build your custom dream home in one of the most renowned locations in Newport Heights.
Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to create a legacy in a truly special community.
Property details for 2918 Cliff Drive
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Heights neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,016 square feet of living space on a 6,250-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-102-10. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean and bay views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP24101721
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,016
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,250
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1435
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 04910210
- On Market Date
- 2024-05-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Up
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Near Park
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Heights (NEWH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Park
The record
Property History for 2918 Cliff Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Sold | $3,695,000 | Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Sold | $3,150,000 | |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Price reduced | $3,195,000 | From $3,295,000 |
| May 30, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| May 30, 2024 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2918 Cliff 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 06059C0381K 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 4 of 5 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 5 of 5. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 4 of 5.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634004018, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 172 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Tustin | Nov 2, 2026 | $6,449,000 | 5,140 | $1,255 | 13 |
| 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 |
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Schools
School District for 2918 Cliff Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 7:20 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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