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1608 Ruth Lane sold on June 25, 2018 for $1,740,000, 2.4% above the $1,699,000 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1608 Ruth Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,284 sq ft
- 8,360 sq ft lot
- Built 1958
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$1,740,000
Subdivision Baycrest
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,975,000
The home
About 1608 Ruth Lane
Welcome to a classic, tasteful and refined Newport Beach home located in the highly desirable Westcliff/Dover Shores neighborhood. The home’s four bedrooms and three and half bathrooms are well maintained and beautifully appointed. Elegant features include wood floors, recessed lighting, granite countered kitchen, dual paned windows and fireplaces in the living and family rooms. Walk out back to an incredible pool sized yard with a large grassy lawn and brick patio perfect for year round entertaining. Superior location within minutes / walking distance to the Back Bay Nature Preserve, library, park and the coveted Mariner’s Elementary School. Don’t miss this truly special home in a remarkable location!
Property details for 1608 Ruth Lane
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Baycrest neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,284 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1958. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 117-492-02. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- SR18108694
- Year Built
- 1958
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,284
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,360
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 11749202
- On Market Date
- 2018-05-15
- Zoning
- R-1-6000
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows, Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Baycrest (BC)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Prewired
The record
Property History for 1608 Ruth Lane
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2018 | Sold | $1,740,000 | |
| May 15, 2018 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1608 Ruth 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, 0.2 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 5,000 Mbps, at 16 of 16 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 16 of 16. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 2 of 16.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630103019, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 472 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.
Baycrest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $3,975,000
- Median days on market
- 4
- Median per sq ft
- $1,442
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Baycrest sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1621 Santiago Drive | Sep 4, 2026 | $3,785,000 | 3,029 | $1,250 | 0 |
| 1633 Santiago | May 21, 2026 | $3,975,000 | 2,725 | $1,459 | 19 |
| 2024 Windward Lane | May 18, 2026 | $4,211,000 | 3,037 | $1,387 | 4 |
| 1907 Leeward | Apr 13, 2026 | $3,100,000 | 2,150 | $1,442 | 1 |
| 1800 Tradewinds Lane | Mar 16, 2026 | $4,050,000 | 2,728 | $1,485 | 8 |
See 2 homes for sale in Baycrest Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 1608 Ruth Lane
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Sean Barnett of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:34 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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