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1561 Santa Barbara Dr sold on May 25, 2016 for $3,400,000, 6.8% below the $3,650,000 asking price after 224 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,950,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1561 Santa Barbara Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,730 sq ft
- Built 2015
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$3,400,000
The home
About 1561 Santa Barbara Dr
Meridian is a new Mid-rise community adjacent to the Newport Beach Marriott and situated on the 18-hole "Newport Beach" course at the Newport Beach Country Club facility in Newport Beach. Designed by William F. Bell, ASGCA Ted Robinson (R), the Newport Beach golf course opened in 1954.
Newport Beach is the embodiment of the classic Southern California beach town, but one set wholly apart by incomparable luxury living. Its famous “villages” – including Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, Corona Del Mar, Newport Coast and The Islands of Newport Harbor – constitute distinct residential and commercial communities. They are dramatic attractions regionally and iconic presences internationally. There are 2 bedrooms and a den with Built-ins
This Stunning Penthouse in building 5 is the first resale and one of the best buys of the development. Never lived in and recently closed this resident is the best in one level Luxury living. Security with your own entrance elevator, highest quality finishes throughout with the latest in high tech sound systems. The views of the Back Bay, the Ocean and the Golf Course make it a unique location in Orange County as is its proximity location to Fashion Island and all of the beaches Model on ground Floor sold for $4,350,000
Property details for 1561 Santa Barbara Dr
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,730 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2015. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, central air, new construction, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC15225953
- Year Built
- 2015
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,730
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Golf Course, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $1,500
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- On Market Date
- 2015-10-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Pantry
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Construction
- Drywall
- Lot Features
- On Golf Course
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck
- Parking
- Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Underground, Community Structure
- Pool Features
- Association, Community
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 79
Community Features
- Community Features
- Urban, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Dues Paid Monthly, Fitness Center, Gas, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Meeting Room, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Storage, Trash, Water
- Security
- Fire Sprinkler System, Resident Manager, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1561 Santa Barbara Dr
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2016 | Sold | $3,400,000 | |
| Oct 14, 2015 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1561 Santa Barbara Dr
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 06059C0382K 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, 0.7 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: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 7 of 97 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: AT&T, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 97. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 83 of 97.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630082006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Electrify America, 8 DC fast ports). 303 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.
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- Median price
- $1,512,500
- Median days on market
- 27
- Median per sq ft
- $1,005
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Schools
School District for 1561 Santa Barbara Dr
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Stefanie Meurer of Coldwell Banker Platinum Prop
Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 5:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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