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1603 Cliff Drive sold on January 14, 2025 for $4,000,000, 9% below the $4,395,000 asking price after 105 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1603 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 6 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,626 sq ft
- 7,150 sq ft lot
- Built 1960
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$4,000,000
Subdivision Cliffhaven
The home
About 1603 Cliff Drive
Located in the heart of Cliff Haven, Newport Heights' most coveted enclave, this exquisite home offers over 4300sf of remodeled living space, including five bedrooms and four bathrooms in the main home, as well as a detached studio with a separate entrance that is over 300sf. The main level features high-end finishes such as wide-plank oak floors, custom built-ins, and a tiled fireplace. The gourmet kitchen boasts stainless-steel Thermador appliances, a convection oven, walk-in pantry, and a buffet with a built-in wine fridge. A downstairs ensuite bedroom includes custom double bunk beds, plus an additional main floor bedroom with a walk-in closet and French doors that open to the motor court which could be an ideal office. The open floor plan extends to a backyard with custom turf and a unique pool/spa combo adorned with hand-painted Moroccan tiles. Upstairs, find a spa-inspired primary suite with a steam shower and soaking tub, two additional en-suite bedrooms, and a built-in office space adjacent to a balcony. An oversized family room on the second floor includes a fireplace, wet bar, and built-in surround sound. A charming Dutch door leads to a rooftop deck with stunning views. The gated front yard and oversized driveway make for an ideal outdoor play area. Modern amenities include a new HVAC system, instant hot water, recent vinyl fencing, and ample storage. Tastefully done, with generous spaces to spread out, and located only minutes from Newport Harbor, 17th Street, and all three local schools, this home leaves little to be desired.
Property details for 1603 Cliff Drive
This 6-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Cliffhaven neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,626 square feet of living space on a 7,150-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-221-09. Highlights include ocean and bay views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24199265
- Year Built
- 1960
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,626
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,150
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1641
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 5
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 04922109
- On Market Date
- 2024-10-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cliffhaven (CLIF)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1603 Cliff Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2025 | Sold | $4,000,000 | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000 | |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Sold | $2,175,000 | Teles Properties, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1603 Cliff Drive
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 06059C0381K 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634005001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 222 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 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
School District for 1603 Cliff Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Carter Kaufman of Compass
Listing information updated Jan 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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