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1 OBSERVATORY sold on November 22, 2016 for $2,385,000, 2.7% below the $2,450,000 asking price after 255 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1 OBSERVATORY, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,500 sq ft
- 6,345 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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$2,385,000
Subdivision Cypress
The home
About 1 OBSERVATORY
REDUCED TO SELL! Take advantage of a corporate relocation and buy it now, $100K under the 2013 price!! Welcome home to 1 Observatory where this highly upgraded 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, Cypress residence will offer one of the most sought-after floor plans enhanced by a dramatic remodel by the design firm Chris Woodburn Interiors. Full of natural lighting from its corner lot location, this stunning home boasts a ground floor suite, hand-scraped oil finished Walnut floors throughout, Walker Zanger flooring and finish detail in all bathrooms, as well as entertainment via a surround sound system. The heart of the home features a large chef's kitchen with Caesarstone island and countertops, custom cabinetry, mosaic backsplash, and professional grade appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family/Great and dining rooms, both offering soothing backyard views of the outdoor fireplace, the oversized spa, and the covered loggia. The outdoor areas, including a private BBQ island and seating area, were professionally landscaped by Patrick's Landscaping. The staircase with custom wrought iron balusters leads you upstairs to an office landing adjacent to the large master suite which showcases vaulted ceilings, custom finishes, and its own private patio. 2 additional secondary bedrooms along with the laundry room are also featured on the 2nd level.
Property details for 1 OBSERVATORY
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Cypress neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 3,500 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 478-463-22. Highlights include a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-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
- OC16704507
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,500
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,345
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $450
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 47846322
- On Market Date
- 2016-09-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Cul De Sac
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Glass
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Underground Utilities
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- Southwest
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cypress (PRCP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Foothills, Horse Trails, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Dues Paid Monthly, Fire Pit, Horse Trails, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 1 OBSERVATORY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2016 | Sold | $2,385,000 | |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Relisted | $2,450,000 | |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Sold | $2,549,000 | Surterre Properties Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1 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 1.3 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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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
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School District for 1 OBSERVATORY
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Jason C Bradshaw of First Team Estates
Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 1:34 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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