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12 Cliffhouse sold on August 31, 2018 for $5,475,000, 2.1% below the $5,595,000 asking price after 15 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
12 Cliffhouse, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,860 sq ft
- 8,526 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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$5,475,000
Subdivision Oceana
The home
About 12 Cliffhouse
Experience luxe Crystal Cove living at its finest in this recently-renovated, Santa Barbara-inspired residence offering expansive sit-down views encompassing the sparkling Pacific Ocean, San Clemente and Catalina islands, majestic coastline & year-round sunsets. Comprised of nearly 3,900 square feet, this highly-sought after, open-concept plan offers 4 spacious bedrooms, including a desirable ground floor master suite & detached guest casita, home office with soaring, two-story ceilings, upstairs bonus room & a gourmet kitchen that melds seamlessly with the inviting dining room & generous family room. Crisp white walls are accentuated by rich wood flooring that beautifully complement the home’s stunning stone countertops, detailed millwork & coffered ceilings. Unparalleled outdoor entertaining is offered in the front courtyard with bubbling fountain & in the rear yard that plays hosts to a built-in bbq with bar seating, stone clad gas fireplace with dedicated sitting area & resort-style spa with tranquil water feature, all of which highlight the sensational vistas of sea and sky. Whole-house surround sound & a 2-car finished garage complete this exemplary home. The property’s prime location within this 24/7 guard-gated community is second to none, offering easy access to the Crystal Cove shopping & dining promenade, The Canyon Club Community Center with swim, tennis, basketball, fitness & banquet facilities, numerous parks & hiking trails, & renowned Crystal Cove State Beach.
Property details for 12 Cliffhouse
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Oceana neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 3,860 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 489-081-06. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18185461
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,860
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,526
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $615
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Crystal Cove
- Parcel Number
- 48908106
- On Market Date
- 2018-08-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Jack And Jill Bath, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking, Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Park, Paved, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Street
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Above Ground, Association, Community, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Oceana (CCOC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Dues Paid Monthly, Fitness Center, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 12 Cliffhouse
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | Sold | $5,600,000 | Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Sold | $5,475,000 | |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Listed for sale | $5,595,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 12 Cliffhouse
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 06059C0404K effective March 21, 2019. 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 118 of 118 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 118 of 118. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 31 of 118.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626431012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 15 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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Schools
Schools for 12 Cliffhouse
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by John Cain of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 1:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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