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8 Baffin Bay sold on January 15, 2025 for $11,900,000, 3.2% below the $12,299,000 asking price after 14 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
8 Baffin Bay, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,300 sq ft
- 7,621 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
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$11,900,000
Subdivision Seabourn
This property is also on the market under MLS OC26122354 (Residential).
The home
About 8 Baffin Bay
This newly renovated gem in the prestigious guard-gated community of Crystal Cove offers is a rare combination of elegance, charm, and privacy. Set on a unique pie-shaped lot spanning 7,621 +/- square feet, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom residence provides an expansive layout, captivating views, and a tranquil ambiance. This stunning home invites you in through a grand foyer with soaring ceilings and a gracefully curved illuminated staircase. The wood floors flow seamlessly throughout the main living spaces. The heart of the home is the vast open-concept great room, dining area, and family room—perfect for both relaxed living and elegant entertaining. Breathtaking ocean views are framed by a picture window at the far end of the great room, where the horizon meets the beauty of Catalina Island. The fully renovated kitchen is a dream, featuring a porcelain-topped island with wood cabinets, a Wolf 6-burner range with dual ovens and a grill, a wine cooler, and custom cabinetry and a cozy dining nook adjoins the courtyard. This home is designed with both style and function in mind. The 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 of which are en suite, with two conveniently located on the main floor, offer flexible options for use as a home office or gym. Upstairs, two secondary suites and the luxurious primary suite provide ultimate comfort and privacy. The expansive primary suite feels like an upscale boutique hotel with a private covered deck that offers stunning white-water views stretching to Palos Verdes. Inside, the spa-like ensuite bath boasts a soaking tub, dual vanities, a makeup vanity, and a generous walk-in closet, all bathed in natural light. A bonus area on the upper floor provides an additional space for relaxation or entertainment, with possibilities for a 6th bedroom. The private backyard's wide-open views and peaceful surroundings offer the perfect backdrop for unwinding after a busy day. Living in Crystal Cove means more than just a luxurious home; it’s a lifestyle. Enjoy 24-hour guard-gated security, access to the exclusive Canyon Club with its pool, spa, fitness center, playground, sports courts, and scheduled activities. Crystal Cove is ideally situated just a short stroll from the Crystal Cove Shopping Center, with private walking access to the pristine Crystal Cove State Beach, scenic parkland, and historic district. With Fashion Island, Laguna Beach, and world-class dining and shopping options just minutes away, this is coastal living at its finest.
Property details for 8 Baffin Bay
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Seabourn neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 4,300 square feet of living space on a 7,621-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 477-221-28. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and 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
- OC24241679
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,300
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,621
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.175
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $892
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Crystal Cove
- Parcel Number
- 47722128
- On Market Date
- 2024-12-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Glass
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Seabourn (CCSB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 8 Baffin Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | Sold | $11,900,000 | |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Listed for sale | $12,299,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Sold | $8,450,000 | Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Sold | $4,380,000 | HOM Sotheby's International |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 8 Baffin Bay
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 257 of 259 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Xfinity, up to 1,200 Mbps, at 1 of 259. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 241 of 259.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626431007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 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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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, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 8 Baffin Bay
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 Jan 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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