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Sold for $5,550,000
  • Listing Provided by: IRN Realty
    Bought with: Douglas Elliman of California Inc.
    $5,550,000

    3 Observatory, Newport Coast, CA 92657

    4beds
    4,117sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2004
    8,193 Square Feet Lot
    $5,605,600 Zestimate®
    $1,348/sqft
    $18,036 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,605,600

    $5.16M - $6.05M

    $18,036/mo

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    What's special

    Large lotGourmet kitchenCenter islandBuilt-in coffee makerVaulted ceilingElegant dining roomEngineered hardwood flooring
    A one-of-a-kind property in Newport Coast! No fire lane in front of this home. Positioned on a large lot on Observatory, this is an exceptional home located in the exclusive guard-gated community of Pacific Ridge, 3 Observatory is posited to impress at every turn. This stunning residence, highly upgraded throughout, additional celling mounted speakers, recessed lights through the home and an impeccable grand foyer and formal living room with soaring ceilings and numerous sets of French doors provide for seamless indoor/ outdoor living. The backyard offers privacy, tranquility, and an extensive authentic flagstone patio is a dream come true for entertaining. Main level highlights include: beautiful, engineered hardwood flooring, an elegant dining room, a private library/ home gym, a 3-car garage, a gourmet kitchen with a huge center island, a built-in coffee maker, abundant cabinetry, a custom built-in cabinets hutch with pull out drawers in the hallway, a Sub-Zero under counter wine storage unit, upgraded Wolf gas range with oven. Three additional bedrooms are upstairs including the master suite which has a vaulted ceiling, Dural closets and a gorgeous limestone façade bath. The upstairs loft can easily be converted into a 5th bedroom if needed. Renown Crystal Cove state park for hiking and biking trails. Shopping at the Fashion Island, and more are all at your fingertips!

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    Listing Provided by:

    Jennifer Jing DRE #01977141 415-688-9889,

    IRN Realty

    Bought with:

    Keegan Budden, DRE #02017865

    Douglas Elliman of California Inc.

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25062621MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen Island
    Cooling
    • Electric
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,117 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: front gate
    • Pool features: None, Association
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 8,193 sqft
    • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
    Details
    • Parcel number: 47846321
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2004

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Park
    Location
    • Region: Newport Coast
    • Subdivision: Cypress (Prcp)

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $560 monthly
    • Amenities included: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
    • Association name: Pacific Ridge

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/22/2025Sold$5,550,000-5.9%$1,348/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    10/10/2025Pending sale$5,899,800$1,433/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    9/20/2025Contingent$5,899,800$1,433/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    9/20/2025Pending sale$5,899,800$1,433/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    9/19/2025Price change$5,899,800-7.8%$1,433/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    9/17/2025Price change$6,399,800-3%$1,554/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    9/14/2025Price change$6,599,800+10%$1,603/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    9/2/2025Price change$5,999,800-4.8%$1,457/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    8/30/2025Price change$6,299,800-1.6%$1,530/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    8/18/2025Price change$6,399,800-1.5%$1,554/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    7/28/2025Price change$6,499,800+4.9%$1,579/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    7/19/2025Price change$6,198,8000%$1,506/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    6/29/2025Price change$6,199,000+3.3%$1,506/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    6/27/2025Price change$5,999,000-3.2%$1,457/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    6/11/2025Price change$6,199,880-4.6%$1,506/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    5/12/2025Price change$6,499,880-3%$1,579/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    5/2/2025Listed for sale$6,699,000+168%$1,627/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25062621 Report a problem
    6/25/2010Listing removed$2,499,900$607/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Platinum Properties #S617245 Report a problem
    6/21/2010Price change$2,499,900+1.7%$607/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Platinum Properties #S617245 Report a problem
    6/15/2010Price change$2,456,988-5.5%$597/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Platinum Properties #S617245 Report a problem
    4/29/2010Listed for sale$2,599,900-3.7%$632/sqft
    Source: Surterre Properties, Inc. #U10001905 Report a problem
    2/22/2010Listing removed$2,699,900$656/sqft
    Source: Platinum Properties #S602275 Report a problem
    1/31/2010Listed for sale$2,699,900+29%$656/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #S602275 Report a problem
    12/22/2004Sold$2,093,500$509/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$35,088 +1.6%$2,917,741 +2%
    2024$34,534 +1.9%$2,860,531 +2%
    2023$33,895 +3%$2,804,443 +2%
    2022$32,894 +1.5%$2,749,454 +2%
    2021$32,400 +0%$2,695,544 +1%
    2020$32,400 $2,667,905 +2%
    2019$32,400 -0.2%$2,615,594 +2%
    2018$32,472 +0.4%$2,564,308 +2%
    2017$32,337 $2,514,028 +2%
    2016$32,337 +4.5%$2,464,734 +1.5%
    2015$30,951 +5.5%$2,427,712 +2%
    2014$29,334 $2,380,157 +1.1%
    2013-- $2,353,310 +9%
    2012-- $2,159,000
    2011-- $2,159,000 -4.5%
    2010-- $2,260,375 +8.1%
    2009-- $2,091,000 -4%
    2008-- $2,177,765
    2007-- $2,177,765 +2%
    2006-- $2,135,064 +2%
    2005-- $2,093,200 +4059.5%
    2004-- $50,323

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    Neighborhood: Newport Coast

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