
Sold
1609 Ruth Lane sold on July 24, 2026 for $4,550,000, 2.2% below the $4,650,000 asking price after 72 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,850,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

1609 Ruth Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Sq Ft
- 2,735
- Per Sq Ft
- $1,664
- Sq Ft Lot
- 8,690
- Built
- 1958
- Garage
- 2-car
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About 1609 Ruth Lane
Set on an approximately 8,690 sq. ft. lot in the desirable Dover Shores area, this fully remodeled 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,735 sq. ft. home delivers the Newport Beach lifestyle in every detail. With a true front yard and a sprawling backyard, a genuine rarity in Newport Beach, the property offers the kind of space and privacy families rarely find at this address. Walking distance to award-winning Mariners Elementary, feeding into Ensign Middle and Newport Harbor High, and just minutes from Castaways Park, the Back Bay trails, and the shops and restaurants of 17th Street, this is the address families compete for.
A spacious driveway and signature Dutch door set the tone on arrival. Step inside to rich hardwood floors, crown molding, and a light-filled living room anchored by a fireplace with sightlines straight through to the backyard. The kitchen was designed to perform: marble waterfall island with seating for three, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and Viking stainless steel appliances. A second fireplace in the dining area creates seamless flow to the outdoors, making every gathering feel effortless.
The backyard is the headline. A freestanding California room with a fireplace, built-in BBQ, refrigerator, Infratech electric heaters, and TV sets the stage for year-round outdoor living, while a sparkling pool, in-ground spa, and lush grass areas complete the picture.
Three bedrooms on the main level include one ensuite, plus an elegant full bath with a freestanding clawfoot tub. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a custom walk-in closet and spa-inspired marble bathroom with dual sinks and a dual-head shower. A fifth bedroom rounds out the upper level, ideal as a nursery, playroom, or home office.
Taken to the studs in 2017, the home was rebuilt with intention: new James Hardie siding, updated windows, new insulation, electrical panel, alarm system with cameras, and a two-car garage. The Dover Shores area doesn't get better than this.
Property details for 1609 Ruth Lane
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Harbor Highlands II neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,735 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1958. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-491-05. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an 8,690-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.
Home Details
- Price
- $4,550,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,735 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 8,690 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1958
- MLS® Number
- OC26082024
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26082024
- Year Built
- 1958
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,735
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,690
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1995
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 11749105
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Pantry, Stone Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Harbor Highlands II (HH02)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Property History for 1609 Ruth Lane
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Sold | $4,550,000 | |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000 | |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Sold | $3,582,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Aug 10, 2015 | Sold | $1,700,000 | Realty Masters & Associates |
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
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 Newport Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1730 E Ocean Boulevard | Sep 18, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,100 | $2,000 | 110 |
| 30 Long Bay | Sep 18, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 3,100 | $1,452 | 36 |
| 3618 Park Lane | Sep 18, 2026 | $4,300,000 | 1,913 | $2,248 | 2 |
| 416 Aliso Avenue | Sep 18, 2026 | $3,120,000 | 1,830 | $1,705 | 92 |
| 1842 Santiago | Sep 17, 2026 | $4,302,500 | 2,500 | $1,721 | 5 |
Schools for 1609 Ruth Lane
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Mariners
- Middle
- Horace Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Newport Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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