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701 SAINT JAMES Road sold on July 9, 2012 for $1,475,000, 9.3% above the $1,350,000 asking price after 307 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,799,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
701 SAINT JAMES Road, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,459 sq ft
- 9,983 sq ft lot
- Built 1950
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$1,475,000
Subdivision Cliffhaven
The home
About 701 SAINT JAMES Road
THIS CHARMING REMODELED COTTAGE AND GUEST HOUSE(FORMER GARAGE) SIT ON A HUGE SECLUDED LOT THAT BACKS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER. THE COTTAGE HAS HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REMODELED BATHS, CROWN MOLDING,SOME NEWER WINDOWS & DOORS. THE CHARMING KITCHEN INCLUDES GRANITE COUNTERS, BUILT-IN WINE RACK, COFFEE STATION & GARDEN WINDOW THAT LETS IN LOTS OF LIGHT, PLUS THE DUTCH DOOR LETS IN THE OCEAN BREEZES. GARAGE WAS CONVERTED INTO A GUEST HOUSE WITH A FULL BEDROOM AND BATH, KITCHENETTE AND LARGE GREAT ROOM THAT OPENS TO THE PRIVATE GARDENS. AN ENDLESS POOL IS LOCATED ON THE UPPER DECK JUST OFF THE MASTER BEDROOM, THERE ARE ALSO TWO ADDITIONAL DECKS ON THE PROPERTY, ONE IS OFF THE GUEST HOUSE & ANOTHER AT THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE LOT. FRUIT TREES, A LARGE GRASSY AREA, A WORKSHOP AND LOTS MORE STORAGE SPACE IS ALL INCLUDED IN THIS WONDERFUL SERENE SETTING. ALL OF THIS IN NEWPORT BEACH, WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BACK BAY, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, GREAT SCHOOLS AND PARKS.
Property details for 701 SAINT JAMES Road
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Cliffhaven neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,459 square feet of living space on a 9,983-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-271-01. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, central air, an updated home, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U11003372
- Year Built
- 1950
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,459
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,983
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.229
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Pool, Pasture, Trees Woods
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 04927101
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Country Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Workshop
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Free Standing, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- See Remarks
- Laundry
- Common Area, Inside, Laundry Closet
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Garden Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Custom
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers On Side, Trees, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, See Remarks, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Converted Garage, Gravel, Gated, One Space, On Street, See Remarks, Side By Side, Storage, Workshop In Garage
- Fencing
- See Remarks
- Pool Features
- Above Ground, Lap, Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cliffhaven (CLIF)
The record
Property History for 701 SAINT JAMES Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2012 | Sold | $1,475,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 701 SAINT JAMES Road
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 06059C0381K 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, 0.8 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 36 of 44 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 38 of 44. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 2 of 44.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634003000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 237 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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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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- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,610
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School District for 701 SAINT JAMES Road
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Denine Kerns of Prudential California Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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