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49 Sarteano Drive sold on March 21, 2025 for $7,400,000, 12.9% below the $8,500,000 asking price after 38 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
49 Sarteano Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,000 sq ft
- 0.27-acre lot
- Built 2001
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$7,400,000
Subdivision Cassis
The home
About 49 Sarteano Drive
Embrace and enjoy one of the best views in Newport Coast! Unobstructed vistas spanning from San Clemente Island to Santa Monica, this Italian Villa in Ocean Heights offers the finest in beachside living. Positioned high on the hillside, this magnificent estate boasts a main floor primary suite and guest bedroom and an upstairs casita with a private courtyard entry. This home offers premium construction with gorgeous rustic exposed beams and brick, with high ceilings and large windows, French doors and stacking sliders. The expansive gourmet kitchen with upgraded Thermador appliances flows seamlessly through the great room with direct access to the outdoor oasis. Each room has been thoughtfully curated to reflect contemporary design using accents, lighting and fixtures to complement the Italian architecture and elements. The backyard sanctuary boasts a pool, spa, mature olive trees, lush foliage and those striking 280* views of the Pacific Ocean. The owner’s suite features French doors, a fireplace, a massive walk-in finished closet from California Closets, and a spa-like bathroom. On the opposite end of the house, discover a private and spacious second bedroom with en-suite. The upstairs casita is a serene getaway for guests or extended family. The open courtyard adds more outdoor seating for dining al fresco or entertaining friends and family. The three-car epoxied garage offers storage and room for up to three vehicles, and the oversized driveway makes parking a breeze. Enjoy endless amenities of this highly desirable and secure guard gated community. Enjoy easy access to tennis courts, clubhouse, pools, hiking and biking trails and local fine restaurants, shops and schools.
Property details for 49 Sarteano Drive
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Cassis neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 4,000 square feet of living space on a 0.27-acre lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 478-211-11. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, and an attached three-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP25020660
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,000
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,587
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.266
- Levels
- One, Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Back Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $541
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Ocean Heights
- Parcel Number
- 47821111
- On Market Date
- 2025-01-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $881 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Pantry, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Pantry
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Electric Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 0
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Panel Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Steel
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Glass
- Pool Features
- Gas Heat, Heated, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cassis (NCCS)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails, Trash
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Gated With Guard, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $340
The record
Property History for 49 Sarteano Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2025 | Sold | $7,400,000 | |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 49 Sarteano 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 06059C0402J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna 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, Laguna 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 139 of 142 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 2 of 142. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 67 of 142.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626435000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 19 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 Coast
Master-planned by the Irvine Company in the 1990s, Newport Coast climbs the San Joaquin Hills along Newport Coast Drive within the City of Newport Beach, set above Crystal Cove State Park and its historic beach cottages. The community takes in the Pelican Hill enclaves and resort, and falls within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Newport Coast home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 82
- Median price
- $8,875,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,705
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 Coast sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Tidal Surf | Oct 30, 2026 | $3,850,000 | 2,800 | $1,375 | 80 |
| 14 Clearview | Oct 9, 2026 | $8,350,000 | 4,598 | $1,816 | 17 |
| 50 Tidal Surf | Oct 8, 2026 | $4,600,000 | 2,964 | $1,552 | 0 |
| 11 Bellevue | Oct 7, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 2,530 | $1,344 | 82 |
| 1 Ocean Bluff | Sep 30, 2026 | $15,795,000 | 5,045 | $3,131 | 6 |
Schools
School District for 49 Sarteano 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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Listing information updated Mar 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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