Sold
21 Observatory sold on October 18, 2021 for $3,737,500, 6.4% below the $3,995,000 asking price after 33 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
21 Observatory, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,631 sq ft
- 6,418 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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$3,737,500
Subdivision Cypress
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC25064091 (Sold).
The home
About 21 Observatory
Perfectly situated on a private, corner-lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 21 Observatory offers the finest finishes & amenities available. Boasting approximately 3,631 sqft of newly remodeled living space, accompanied by 4 bedrooms + 3.5 baths, this designer renovated home is ready to move right in. Upgrades include 18x36 limestone and European-oak flooring throughout, custom inlaid cabinetry throughout the house, Calcutta marble countertops, custom ironwork, professional Lutron lighting package, chef's grade Viking & Sub-Zero appliances, show-room quality garage with Cleaf cabinetry with gym, and much more. The upper level offers three bedrooms, with the primary suite showcasing wood floors and beautiful stone clad oversized balcony along with a primary bath with marble floors, stone-clad expanded shower, and freestanding Hydro-spa tub along with a walk-in closet with custom built-ins which provide a level of accommodation rivaling the world class resort just down the road. Community amenities include 24hr guard gate entrance, an Olympic size heated pool, heated spa, toddler pool, two large barbecues, grassy area with large grand fireplace, and direct access to amenity rich Coastal Peak Park. Immediate proximity to world class schools, shopping, fine dining, and beaches complete this dream home.
Property details for 21 Observatory
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Cypress neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 3,631 square feet of living space on a 6,418-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 478-463-15. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21191314
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,631
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,418
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1473
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $485
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Pacific Ridge Maint Assoc.
- Parcel Number
- 47846315
- On Market Date
- 2021-08-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Cooling
- Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac
- Pool Features
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cypress (PRCP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 21 Observatory
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Sold | $5,550,000 | Luxe Real Estate |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Sold | $3,737,500 | |
| Oct 3, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000 | |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Sold | $2,375,000 | Compass |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Sold | $2,050,000 | Surterre Properties Inc |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 21 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 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Newport Coast sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Tidal Surf | Oct 30, 2026 | $3,850,000 | 2,800 | $1,375 | 80 |
| 14 Clearview | Oct 9, 2026 | $8,350,000 | 4,598 | $1,816 | 17 |
| 50 Tidal Surf | Oct 8, 2026 | $4,600,000 | 2,964 | $1,552 | 0 |
| 11 Bellevue | Oct 7, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 2,530 | $1,344 | 82 |
| 1 Ocean Bluff | Sep 30, 2026 | $15,795,000 | 5,045 | $3,131 | 6 |
Schools
School District for 21 Observatory
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Paul Daftarian of Luxe Real Estate
Listing information updated Jul 25, 2023 at 7:40 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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