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2600 Mesa Drive sold on August 5, 2024 for $22,850,000, 8.6% below the $25,000,000 asking price after 84 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

2600 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 6 beds
- 8 baths
- 6,895 sq ft
- 3.50-acre lot
- Built 1951
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The home
About 2600 Mesa Drive
Nestled atop the serene bluff overlooking Newport Harbor's Back Bay, 2600 Mesa Drive presents a rare gem in Newport Beach - one of the largest residential lots in the city. This sprawling estate covers over 3.5 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds, offering unparalleled privacy and spectacular views of the entire Back Bay. The property features a single-level ranch home, spanning nearly 7,000 square feet of elegant living space, which has had the honor of hosting numerous presidents, vice presidents, governors, and other dignitaries, adding a rich historical layer to its allure. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the home boasts 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, offering ample space for luxury living and grand-scale entertaining. A testament to thoughtful design, the residence is positioned to capture the breathtaking morning sunrises from the east and the mesmerizing sunsets in the west. With 381 feet of view frontage, residents can enjoy panoramic vistas of the water, making every moment at home a picturesque experience. The estate's outdoor amenities are equally impressive, featuring a tennis court, a pool house, and a sparkling swimming pool, all designed to provide unparalleled outdoor living experiences. The property is zoned equestrian and is permitted stabling up to six horses. The property's architecture and layout were carefully planned to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, ensuring that each day is greeted with the sun's warming rays and concludes with a stunning display of color over the water. This exceptional estate offers a unique opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece of paradise in Newport Beach, where luxury meets natural beauty in perfect harmony, enriched by its legacy of distinguished guests.
Property details for 2600 Mesa Drive
This 6-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Back Bay Custom Homes neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 6,895 square feet of living space on a 3.5-acre lot. The home was built in 1951. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-051-05. Highlights include coastline and Back Bay views, bay frontage, a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, and a four-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24072899
- Year Built
- 1951
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,895
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 152,460
- Lot Size (acres)
- 3.5
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Bay, Back Bay, Bluff, Coastline, Panoramic, Trees Woods, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 43905105
- On Market Date
- 2024-04-24
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting, Bar, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Jack And Jill Bath, Main Level Primary, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Workshop
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Sump Pump
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Radiant
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 6
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 8
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Atrium, Bay Windows, Drapes, Screens
- Accessibility
- Parking, Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Shake
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre, Bluff, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Rolling Slope, Ranch, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Trees
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Off Street, Paved, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Wood
- Pool Features
- Diving Board, Fenced, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- See Remarks
- Sewer
- Holding Tank, Septic Type Unknown
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Back Bay Custom Homes (BBCS)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Horse Trails, Preserve Public Land, Suburban, Park
- Security
- Security System, Security Gate, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2600 Mesa Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | Sold | $22,850,000 | |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Listed for sale | $25,000,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
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
- 462
- Median price
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 2600 Mesa Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Brian Sperry of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Aug 5, 2024 at 2:52 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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