1542 Galaxy Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 7 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,218 sq ft
- 0.42-acre lot
- Built 1964
$8,995,000
Est. $59,868/mo with 20% down, 30-year fixed
$1,724 a sq ft against a $1,620 Dover Shores median. Ask how it comparesSubdivision Dover Shores
17 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,850,000
Open house
Open House
The home
About 1542 Galaxy Drive
You can build a home. You cannot build this lot.
On the bluff above the Back Bay in Dover Shores, 1542 Galaxy Drive is 18,321 square feet of land - approximately 93 feet wide and nearly 200 feet deep - with panoramic, unobstructed views across Upper Newport Bay to the bluffs and the Newport Center skyline.
Here, the land is the luxury. What lies in the sightline is the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve: protected open space of water, wetlands, bluffs, and sky. Morning fog over the marsh, egrets along the shallows, golden evening light across the water - the everyday backdrop of life here.
The land is where the story begins. The 1964 residence on it is an opportunity to reimagine the site, and a complete design vision has already been created by architect Rory Foubister, with interiors by Lindye Galloway and construction envisioned by Well Done Builders.
That concept is conceived as a reveal. From the street, almost nothing - a low stone wall, olive trees, a screened gate. Inside, a courtyard opens to the sky around a mature olive tree. Beyond it, the house gives way to a wall of glass, pool and lawn, and the whole bay.
Envisioned at approximately 8000 square feet - five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym and wellness center, a subterranean level with car turntable, and an ADU or executive office. The sequence is only possible because of the depth. Nearly 200 feet buys a courtyard at the heart of the plan, real separation between arrival, entertaining, and retreat, and outdoor rooms that work as rooms.
For a buyer with a different vision, the opportunity is equally compelling. The value is not one set of plans. It is the scale, proportion, and setting of the land itself.
Dover Shores is the quiet side of Newport - wide curving streets, mature landscaping, and a generation of new custom homes rising above the Back Bay. Launch a kayak at dawn, run the Back Bay Loop Trail from the edge of the neighborhood, and reach Newport Harbor, the beaches, Corona del Mar, and Fashion Island in minutes.
Homes can be remodeled. Homes can be replaced. What cannot be recreated is the land beneath them, the scale around them, and a setting like this.
APN 117-663-08. Existing residence built 1964. Plans and renderings are conceptual, subject to change and to governmental approvals. Buyer to independently verify all dimensions, square footage, views, development potential, permits, approvals, schools, and other details.
Property details for 1542 Galaxy Drive
This 7-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Dover Shores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 5,218 square feet of living space on a 0.42-acre lot and is listed at $8,995,000, about $1,724 per square foot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-663-08. Highlights include coastline and Back Bay views, a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached two-car garage.
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Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP26186669
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,218
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 18,321
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.4206
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Full Baths
- 5
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, Bluff, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $1,286.52
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Dover Shores
- Parcel Number
- 11766308
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $107.21 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Carpet, Concrete, Stone, Tile
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- None
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 7
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 5
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Dover Shores (DSAM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Other, Picnic Area, Playground
The record
Property History for 1542 Galaxy Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Listed for sale | $8,995,000 | |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Sold | $6,350,000 | WE ARE REALTY INC |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1542 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 123 of 224 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 220 of 224.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630103001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 434 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
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.24% · 30-yr fixed$
$69,371/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $899,500 down
Principal & interest$55,171
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$3,373
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,096
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,624
HOA from listing$107
$59,868/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $1,799,000 down
Principal & interest$49,041
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,096
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,624
HOA from listing$107
$53,738/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $2,698,500 down
Principal & interest$42,911
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,096
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,624
HOA from listing$107
Estimated carrying cost
$10,827/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,096
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,624
HOA from listing$107
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.24% (week of Oct 29, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Newport Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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
- 17
- Median price
- $5,850,000
- Median days on market
- 43
- Median per sq ft
- $1,620
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 24, 2025 to Oct 24, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Dover Shores sales
At $1,724 per square foot, this home's asking price is 6% above the Dover Shores median of $1,620 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Dover Shores sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1842 Santiago | Sep 17, 2026 | $4,302,500 | 2,500 | $1,721 | 5 |
Schools
Schools for 1542 Galaxy Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Brian Thomas of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Oct 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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