Sold
21 Observatory sold on April 19, 2013 for $2,050,000, 2.4% below the $2,100,000 asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
21 Observatory, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,489 sq ft
- 6,324 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$2,050,000
Subdivision Cypress
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC25064091 (Sold).
The home
About 21 Observatory
Perched on a coveted end of cul-de-sac lot, this pristine elegant Tuscan Cypress Classico model built by Tailor Woodrow estate is an exquisitely upgraded gem located in the prestigious guard gated community of Pacific Ridge featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms including main floor room/office with full bath. The upgrades in this fabulous home includes gorgeous rich color walnut wood and travertine floors, gourmet kitchen with large granite island, chocolate glazed maple cabinets, 6 burner Wolf range, Subzero refrigerator, marble counters and Jacuzzi tub in the master bath, marble walls in the master shower, upgraded guest bathrooms and many more. Large balcony off master bedroom is perfect to relax and enjoy your tea or coffee. The exquisite materials and finishes that grace the home's interior create a look that's clean and refined. Enjoy the tastefully landscaped backyard with built-in BBQ and water fountain and the stunning courtyard with water fountain. Truly an entertainer's delight.....a must see...
Property details for 21 Observatory
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Cypress neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 3,489 square feet of living space on a 6,324-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 478-463-15. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC13050094
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,489
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,324
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.145
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $410
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 47846315
- On Market Date
- 2013-03-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Fencing
- Block, Glass
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cypress (PRCP)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 21 Observatory
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Sold | $5,550,000 | Luxe Real Estate |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Sold | $3,737,500 | Luxe Real Estate |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Sold | $2,375,000 | Compass |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Sold | $2,050,000 | |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 21 Observatory
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 06059C0406J 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
Fiber: Google Fiber, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 87 of 88 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 87 of 88. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 75 of 88.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626436002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 11 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.
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Listed by Shala Emdadi of Surterre Properties Inc
Listing information updated Mar 6, 2023 at 4:21 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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