$5,500,000
6Beds4Baths3,298SqFt
807 Aldebaran CircleNewport Beach, CA 92660Dover Shores
Sold
1536 Galaxy Drive sold on February 25, 2026 for $5,975,000, 8.7% above the $5,495,000 asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1536 Galaxy Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
$5,975,000
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Sq Ft
- 3,735
- Per Sq Ft
- $1,600
- Acre Lot
- 0.34
- Built
- 1964
- HOA/mo
- $204
- Garage
- 3-car
Call Clark Smith (949) 494-8830
Subdivision Dover Shores
14 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,687,500
About 1536 Galaxy Drive
Welcome to 1536 Galaxy Drive, a gated tropical retreat in Newport Beach with breathtaking sunrise views over Upper Newport Bay. This single level home offers exceptional privacy, sweeping views, and a distinctive copper roof that gives the home a rare architectural presence that stands out from the moment you arrive. Set on an expansive 14,800 square foot lot in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this residence features approximately 3,735 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Teak doors welcome you into the thoughtfully oriented views. The living room and formal dining room are positioned to capture panoramic bay views, while two fireplaces anchor the main gathering spaces, adding warmth and character.
This mid-century-inspired ranch home opens to a private oasis centered around a tropical pool, open sky, and landscaping - an ideal setting for entertaining or a quiet sanctuary. Indoor-outdoor living at its finest. This timeless design is complimented by a 3-car garage, dual laundry rooms, a whole-home water softener, and a water filtration system. 1536 Galaxy Drive offers a unique blend of privacy, spacious living, and unobstructed Back Bay views with Fashion Island city lights - a one of a kind gem just minutes from beaches, dining, and the best of Newport Beach living.
Property details for 1536 Galaxy Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Dover Shores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,735 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-663-09. Highlights include peek-a-boo Back Bay and city lights views, a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, a three-car garage, and a 0.34-acre lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Home Details
- Price
- $5,975,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,735 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 0.3398 Acres
- Year Built
- 1964
- MLS® Number
- OC26029651
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $204.17 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26029651
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,735
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 14,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3398
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Back Bay, City Lights, Peek A Boo
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $2,450
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- BHE Management
- Parcel Number
- 11766309
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-10
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Jack And Jill Bath, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Den, Family Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Patio Home
- Roof
- Copper
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Pool Features
- Diving Board, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Dover Shores (DSAM)
- Community Features
- Curbs
- Association Amenities
- Playground
Property History for 1536 Galaxy Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Sold | $5,975,000 | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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.
Dover Shores home sales, past 12 months
14Homes sold
$5,687,500Median price
17Median days on market
$1,610Median per sq ft
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 20, 2025 to Sep 20, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Dover Shores sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 Santiago | Sep 17, 2026 | $4,302,500 | 2,500 | $1,721 | 5 |
| 1615 Lincoln Lane | Aug 10, 2026 | $6,750,000 | 3,380 | $1,997 | 6 |
| 1026 Santiago | Jul 31, 2026 | $5,700,000 | 3,519 | $1,620 | 0 |
| 1801 Beryl Lane | Jul 21, 2026 | $4,750,000 | 3,228 | $1,471 | 147 |
| 1412 Santiago Dr | May 8, 2026 | $3,625,000 | 2,942 | $1,232 | 90 |
School District for 1536 Galaxy Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the Newport Mesa Unified.
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