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1218 Essex Lane sold on March 31, 2017 for $2,725,000, at the asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1218 Essex Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,097 sq ft
- 8,140 sq ft lot
- Built 2015
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$2,725,000
Subdivision Westcliff East
The home
About 1218 Essex Lane
Built in 2015, this custom designed 5 bed/3bath home has everything. Inviting front yard + porch, with entry leading to large open common space with dramatic vaulted ceilings above kitchen, dining area + family room. Natural light pours into entire home. European Oak wide-plank wood flooring is featured throughout. Kitchen includes custom soft close cabinets, Waterfall Silestone island with matte finish, 6 burner Thermador range, built-in Thermador fridge, Rift-Sawn oak custom island cabinetry + open shelves, both in kitchen + family room. Designer light fixtures featured in each room, with custom Ann Sacks fireplace tile. Breathtaking Master features high vaulted ceilings, French doors leading to backyard paradise + stunning Bobo Intriguing Objects wood pendant. Barn door leads to Master bath which features custom tile, designer sconces + light fixtures, oversized shower, XL bathtub. Spacious Master closet with custom cabinetry + vanity. La Cantina doors lead to serene, low maintenance backyard showcasing 9’x14’ Soak Pool with water features, built-in gas fire pit, BBQ area with concrete counter, Memphis pellet grill, traditional gas grill + 2 burner cooktop. Up to speed tech uses smart phone to control built-in speakers, Soak Pool, nest thermostat + interior/exterior cameras. This home is for creating memories. Dover Shores neighborhood is within a few minutes from award winning schools, the Newport Beach Aquatic Center, walking + riding trails around Back Bay.
Property details for 1218 Essex Lane
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Westcliff East neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,097 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-453-09. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC17037182
- Year Built
- 2015
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,097
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,140
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 11745309
- On Market Date
- 2017-02-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Cooling
- None, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Gas
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 5
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Yard
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Westcliff East (WCDE)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 1218 Essex Lane
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2017 | Sold | $2,725,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Listed for sale | $2,725,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1218 Essex Lane
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, 0.3 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 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630103020, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 385 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
- 460
- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,610
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 1218 Essex Lane
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Mariners
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Art Heckman of Harcourts Prime Properties
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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