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1621 Highland Drive sold on October 30, 2015 for $1,400,000, 3.4% below the $1,449,000 asking price after 69 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,579,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1621 Highland Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,170 sq ft
- 10,019 sq ft lot
- Built 1961
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$1,400,000
Subdivision Harbor Highlands I
The home
About 1621 Highland Drive
This preferred 3-bedroom, one-story home is perfect for entertaining with its' oversized Great Room and spacious Family Room that each pour out onto their gracious outdoor patio areas and very large landscaped back and side yards. Located in one of Newport Beach's most coveted neighborhoods, this home is ideally situated within walking distance of the nearby Award Winning Schools, Newport's Upper Back Bay, the Newport Aquatic Center, and convenient coffee shops plus numerous eateries. The master bedroom suite has been remodeled including the master bath with its' lovely spa tub. The utility room is convenient with its enclosed pantry, and just a few steps to the inside laundry area plus the oversized office/crafts room. The side and back yards are spacious and there is plenty of room to add your private in-ground pool while still having plenty of additional yard and patio area that is perfect for entertaining. And for the car, boat or RV buffs, there is plenty of on-site parking for 5+ vehicles and/or your boat. This home is ideal.
Property details for 1621 Highland Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Harbor Highlands I neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,170 square feet of living space on a 10,019-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-594-18. Highlights include a spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC15190534
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,170
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,019
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.23
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 11759418
- On Market Date
- 2015-08-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Common Area, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Open, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Concrete, Carport, Detached Carport, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, On Site, Rv Access Parking, One Space, See Remarks, Side By Side, Storage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Bath
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Harbor Highlands I (HH01)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1621 Highland Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2015 | Sold | $1,400,000 | |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Listed for sale | $1,579,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1621 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, less than 0.1 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 5,000 Mbps, at 26 of 27 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 27 of 27. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 8 of 27.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630103016, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 485 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
- 461
- Median price
- $4,365,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,605
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Schools
School District for 1621 Highland 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 Apr 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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