Sold
25 Observatory sold on May 28, 2021 for $4,290,000, 4.7% below the $4,500,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
25 Observatory, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,117 sq ft
- 7,934 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$4,290,000
Subdivision Cypress
The home
About 25 Observatory
Come see this beautiful Cypress Ocean View Home with Sunset, Pacific Ocean & Catalina views. This home is what you are looking for! Situated in the highly popular and desirable gated community of Pacific Ridge, right at the end of a cul-d sac street. This community is next to the El Morro and Crystal Cove open space. This property offers the best of what Newport Coast living is all about. Exquisitely appointed with Richard Marshall hardwood floors, the interior boasts an updated kitchen with marble counters and new cabinets, library, a large master suite retreat, detached casita with full bath, 3 guest suites, and resort-like grounds with an outdoor kitchen, covered loggia with fireplace, in-ground hot tub, sunset view seating area with fire pit and multiple courtyards landscaped by Roger's Gardens. The home features surround sound throughout. A true Entertainer's home! Do not hesitate on this one.
Property details for 25 Observatory
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Cypress neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 4,117 square feet of living space on a 7,934-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 478-463-13. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and a spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21060020
- Year Built
- 2005
- Builder
- Taylor Widrow
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,117
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,934
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1821
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $485
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Pacific Ridge Maint Assoc.
- Parcel Number
- 47846313
- On Market Date
- 2021-03-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Brick Walls, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Brick, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Street
- Fencing
- Brick, Glass
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cypress (PRCP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Near National Forest, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 25 Observatory
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Sold | $4,290,000 | |
| May 11, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000 | |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Sold | $3,230,000 | Surterre Properties Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 25 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 1.2 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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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
Schools for 25 Observatory
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Newport Coast
- Middle
- Corona Del Mar
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Gil Wenck of SolTerra Estates & Lending Inc
Listing information updated May 28, 2021 at 6:19 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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