Sold
1212 Essex Lane sold on May 13, 2016 for $1,517,000, 6.5% above the $1,425,000 asking price after 29 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1212 Essex Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,850 sq ft
- 8,910 sq ft lot
- Built 1956
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$1,517,000
Subdivision Westcliff East
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP22186633 (Sold).
The home
About 1212 Essex Lane
Located on one of the best streets and lots in Westcliff East/Dover Shores, 1212 Essex sits mid-block on an impressive 8,910 square foot lot away from through streets. This property is ideal for the savvy buyer looking to Invest in a Premier Location on a Big Lot at a price that makes sense. Re-imagine the existing 1,850 square foot home or build a Masterpiece. Enter the gated, open front courtyard and find a clean, single-story, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom mid-century home, a swimming pool and potential galore. Dual pane vinyl windows with Levolor blinds throughout. The full size 2-car garage features an additional 7'x9' storage room. You’ll be walking distance to Mariners Elementary School & Park and the Newport Beach Back Bay - and just up the road from some of the best beaches and shopping in the world. Now’s your chance. Live Your Dream.
Property details for 1212 Essex Lane
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Westcliff East neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,850 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-453-08. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW16070890
- Year Built
- 1956
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,850
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,910
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 11745308
- On Market Date
- 2016-04-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Workshop In Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Westcliff East (WCDE)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 1212 Essex Lane
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2022 | Sold | $5,495,000 | Arbor Real Estate |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Sold | $3,975,000 | Arbor Real Estate |
| May 13, 2016 | Sold | $1,517,000 | |
| Apr 6, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1212 Essex Lane
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0269K 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.3 miles from it.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630103020, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 375 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 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
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- 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 1212 Essex Lane
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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