Sold
20 SUNSET sold on April 1, 2013 for $11,500,000, 17.3% below the $13,900,000 asking price after 184 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $16,900,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
20 SUNSET, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 6 beds
- 8 baths
- 11,505 sq ft
- 0.62-acre lot
- Built 1996
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$11,500,000
Subdivision Pelican Hill
The home
About 20 SUNSET
One of the finest residences in Newport Beach, this Pelican Hill estate occupies an expansive oversized parcel with stunning golf course and ocean views, a private lighted tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as generous entertaining and living areas. No other location in the Newport Coast shares this unique orientation with wide-open fairway views leading to the ocean. The stately Italianesque residence has been renovated and presents exceptionally well. Ornate iron doors open to the covered loggia and viewing pavilion adjacent to the tennis court.Inside, a grand reception hall overlooks the main entertaining areas and ocean beyond. An enlarged master suite includes new his and her bath and dressing rooms, a sitting room, bedroom and private ocean view terrace. All three levels of the residence are serviced by a commercial elevator. Among the hundreds of custom home sites in Pelican Hill and Pelican Crest, this property is widely considered to be one of the very best.
Property details for 20 SUNSET
This 6-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Pelican Hill neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 11,505 square feet of living space on a 0.62-acre lot. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 473-061-57. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a four-car garage, central air, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U12004486
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 11,505
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 27,139
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.623
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 7
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $728
- Parcel Number
- 47306157
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Pelican Hill (NCPH)
The record
Property History for 20 SUNSET
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2013 | Sold | $11,500,000 | |
| Dec 1, 2012 | Relisted | $16,900,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 20 SUNSET
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0401J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna 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, Laguna 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 38 of 39 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 38 of 39. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 8 of 39.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626432005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 183 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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The neighborhood
About Newport Coast
Master-planned by the Irvine Company in the 1990s, Newport Coast climbs the San Joaquin Hills along Newport Coast Drive within the City of Newport Beach, set above Crystal Cove State Park and its historic beach cottages. The community takes in the Pelican Hill enclaves and resort, and falls within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Newport Coast home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 82
- Median price
- $8,875,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,705
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 20 SUNSET
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Robert Giem of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:20 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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