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8 Whitesands Drive sold on May 31, 2016 for $2,300,000, 2.1% below the $2,349,000 asking price after 86 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
8 Whitesands Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,346 sq ft
- 0.26-acre lot
- Built 1995
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$2,300,000
Subdivision Pointe
The home
About 8 Whitesands Drive
Fabulous home in exclusive gated & private community, The Pointe. This highly sought Plan 3 has 4 bedrooms, 4-1/2 bath, plus loft w/3,346 sqft of living space. Private courtyard leads to expansive entry w/formal living & dining rooms featuring 2-story ceilings & custom marble fireplace. French doors & specialty windows provide natural lighting. Open kitchen includes center island w/granite countertops, generous custom cabinetry, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, trash compactor, new appliances (dishwasher, microwave, double oven, 5-burner gas cooktop) & breakfast nook. Separate family room w/fireplace. Main floor bedroom w/full bath. Indoor laundry has utility sink & direct access to 3-car garage w/ cabinets & workshop space. Master suite w/built-in media center, fireplace, ceiling fan, master bath w/marble accents & large walk-in mirrored closet. Generously sized secondary bedrooms each w/private full bath. Fresh interior paint, plantation shutters, custom wood design ceramic tile, marble, & neutral carpet throughout. Spacious yard w/room for pool includes built-in spa & BBQ w/plenty of outdoor living space. Convenient, central location offers easy access to hiking/biking trails, shopping centers, freeways, beaches, & Fashion Island.
Property details for 8 Whitesands Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Pointe neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 3,346 square feet of living space on a 0.26-acre lot. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 461-212-22. Highlights include a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC16045117
- Year Built
- 1995
- Builder
- Standard Pacific
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,346
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,250
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.258
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $165
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- The Pointe at Newport Ridge
- Parcel Number
- 46121222
- On Market Date
- 2016-03-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $250 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Loft, Walk In Closets, Workshop
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Drapes, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete, Shingle
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Trees
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None, Association
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 55
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Pointe (NRPT)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $85
- Second HOA Name
- Newport Coast Master HOA
The record
Property History for 8 Whitesands Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2016 | Sold | $2,300,000 | |
| Mar 3, 2016 | Listed for sale | $2,349,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 8 Whitesands 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 65 of 65 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 6 of 65.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626454005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 341 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, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Newport Coast sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 14 Clearview | Oct 9, 2026 | $8,350,000 | 4,598 | $1,816 | 17 |
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Schools
School District for 8 Whitesands Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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