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1215 Highland Drive sold on January 17, 2025 for $6,250,000, 2.3% below the $6,395,000 asking price after 133 days on the market; it was first listed at $6,600,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1215 Highland Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,403 sq ft
- 9,240 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
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$6,250,000
Subdivision Harbor Highlands I
The home
About 1215 Highland Drive
This iconic, one-of-a-kind Dover Shores dream home seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of American Colonial architecture with the contemporary allure of modern farmhouse design. Brilliantly reimagined in recent years by Colette Luesebrink Design and one of the most popular homes of all-time on the Newport Harbor Home Tour, 1215 Highland Drive is truly a must see. This exceptional residence features five bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms and several versatile living spaces including a separate office and an oversized bonus/play room. The open-concept design ensures an effortless flow between rooms, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining family and friends. The home boasts high-end finishes and modern amenities throughout including European white oak flooring, Cle Zellige tile, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, custom cabinetry, elegant shiplap accents and a Lutron Caseta lighting system complete the offering. The expansive entertainer’s dream yard serves as a premier space for relaxation and entertaining with the shimmering swimming pool, rejuvenating spa, built-in BBQ and custom open-air fire pit. Low-maintenance turf and elegant complementary landscaping enhance the outdoor experience making it perfect for hosting social gatherings or enjoying tranquil moments. Located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Newport Beach, this is the home that many buyers seek but never find in such a competitive and limited marketplace. Homes with this level of quality, design, outdoor space and privacy in one of the world’s best beach towns are not often available as they provide a truly desirable and uncommon living experience.
Property details for 1215 Highland Drive
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Harbor Highlands I neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,403 square feet of living space on a 9,240-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-464-16. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP24161396
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,403
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,240
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2121
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 11746416
- On Market Date
- 2024-08-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- Low Pile Carpet, Parking
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Composition, Metal
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Potential, Rv Access Parking
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Harbor Highlands I (HH01)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1215 Highland Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Sold | $6,250,000 | |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Price reduced | $6,395,000 | From $6,600,000 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Listed for sale | $6,600,000 | |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Sold | $5,600,000 | Newport Real Estate Co. |
| May 15, 2020 | Sold | $4,175,000 | Kase Real Estate |
| Oct 4, 2017 | Sold | $2,050,000 | First Team Estates |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1215 Highland 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
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.2 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: AT&T, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 8 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630103026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 390 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
- 460
- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,610
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Newport Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Sapphire | Oct 30, 2026 | $6,275,000 | 2,321 | $2,704 | 31 |
| 2007 Miramar | Oct 29, 2026 | $4,850,000 | 2,408 | $2,014 | 0 |
| 449 M Street | Oct 29, 2026 | $3,800,000 | 1,174 | $3,237 | 12 |
| 4 Narbonne | Oct 29, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 5,463 | $1,830 | 0 |
| 1740 E Ocean Boulevard | Oct 28, 2026 | $4,600,000 | Not reported | Not reported | 112 |
Schools
Schools for 1215 Highland Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Mariners
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Jon-Paul Bell of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jan 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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