
Leased
2501 Margaret Drive leased on December 1, 2025 for $12,500/month. The details are below for reference.

2501 Margaret Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,950 sq ft
- 8,960 sq ft lot
- Built 1954
The home
About 2501 Margaret Drive
This exquisite custom-built residence showcases four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, plus a flexible interior suite ideal as a guest retreat, private gym, or executive office. With the option to create a fifth bedroom, the home offers approximately 3,950 square feet of refined living space, thoughtfully updated during a 2010 renovation.
Blending timeless Mediterranean architecture with modern coastal sophistication, the home is gracefully centered around a private interior courtyard—inviting natural light and creating a seamless sense of privacy and connection between living spaces.
Inside, you’ll find soaring 10-foot ceilings, rich hickory and travertine flooring, and custom millwork throughout.
The main level hosts a spacious primary suite complete with a fireplace, a spa-inspired bath, and French doors that open directly to the secluded backyard pool and spa—perfect for quiet relaxation or effortless entertaining.
A versatile front wing with a private entrance and full bath offers endless possibilities as a guest suite, while an additional interior room with an ensuite bath provides the flexibility for a fifth bedroom, gym, or office. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms and a loft-style retreat offer inviting spaces for study, play, or unwinding.
At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen impresses with a Bluestar eight-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador dishwasher, and Monogram refrigerator drawers. A butler’s pantry with granite island, secondary freezer, and abundant storage ensures hosting is both elegant and effortless.
Additional highlights include a spacious laundry room with extensive cabinetry and a fully finished garage featuring built-in shelving and organization.
Perfectly positioned near three top-rated Newport Beach schools—including Ensign Intermediate and Newport Harbor High—this exceptional property also offers easy access to Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, Fashion Island, Balboa Island, and the 17th Street district.
With its refined design, resort-style amenities, and unmistakable coastal charm, this stunning villa captures the very best of luxury living in Newport Beach.
Property details for 2501 Margaret Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Heights neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,950 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1954. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 425-101-10. Highlights include a private pool and a spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an 8,960-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $12,500 monthly
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,950 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 8,960 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1954
- MLS® Number
- OC25237145
- Status
- Leased
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Owner
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25237145
- Year Built
- 1954
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,950
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,960
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2057
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Courtyard, Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 42510110
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-10
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Pool Cover, Private
- Spa
- In Ground
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Water
- Other
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Heights (NEWH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Park, Storm Drains, Suburban, Sidewalks
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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.
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School District for 2501 Margaret Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Carlene Murdoch of Harcourts Property Management
Listing information updated Dec 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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