Back on the market after major upgrades throughout the home! What A View!!! Perched over picturesque Newport Beach Bay with amazing Catalina Island, ocean, bay, and city views this Tuscan style An architectural masterpiece beach house will impress the most demanding buyer. Sunset or Sunrise will take your breath away. Soaring beamed ceilings and glass walls complement the views from this over 2000SQF great-room, dining, and kitchen entertainment floor. The huge super wide and deep view-deck with disappearing doors ease the access from the kitchen to the deck for indoor/outdoor living. The home boasts a Viking accented kitchen featuring a huge island and many windows for light and ocean breeze. From the moment you open the front door the blue ocean and sunlight awash the artistically and architecturally solidly constructed home. A spacious top-level bedroom with a bath and office complements the mid-level large primary master suite, and 2 bedrooms with a bonus family room with additional ocean and garden views deck where you can enjoy in privacy the stunning ocean, coastline views from San Clemente Island to Palos Verdes. The garden level presents a fifth bedroom suite or guest quarters, bath, with a potential kitchenette and existing separate entrance. Expensive travertine, onyx, art-glass, hardwood, and designed flooring with many additional elements are found throughout the bright interiors including 3 fireplaces throughout. Royal-worthy (regal) furniture Included. New plumbing fixtures and faucets. Large whirlpool washer and dryer. Bronze pot filler over the stove. Quality construction and great attention to detail give this residence truly a spectacular landing spot and one of the best coastal views to be discovered. The grounds feature a winding magical garden down to PCH. The home is gated & move-in ready & has a fully automated smart home system. Fantastic curb appeal, fruit trees, a 3-car garage with a lot of additional storage, and a potential ocean-facing statue garden that floats over the lower level in an enchanting, private and tropical atmosphere. You will find surprise places around every corner.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$1,162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Josef Szigeti•DRE #01234785• Douglas Elliman Of California
Luxury three-story Tuscan style home with City to Ocean Views that features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and over 5 thousand square feet of living space located in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in the City of Newport Beach where has been offering Great Outdoor Water-Sports, Impressive Wedge for Awesome Surfing, Top 10 Luxury Yacht Clubs, Five Star Restaurants, Best Schools. .. Everywhere of the home has its own beauty which is designed artistically and architecturally such as a gated driveway to a hidden three-car garage, two front entryways with double doors: one from the driveway and the other one with two walkways leading to the other double door, outdoor water fountains, ceilings with skylights and exposed beam designs, open concept rooms, real hardwood/ marble/ travertine flooring with artistic floors from bedrooms and hallways, 3 gas/log fireplaces, ornate moldings, walls with exposed rock/ brick designs and artistically painted, standing seam copper roof, a built-in entertainment system with mood lighting for the entire house and yard, 2 full balconies with great ocean views: one balcony with living room, dining room, kitchen, and entertaining room with wet bar, and another balcony with a separate family room, bedroom and master bedroom; appliances such as refrigerator, 6 burner gas stove. .. made from Viking - one of the Best Luxury and Reputation Brands; grand chef’s kitchen with 2 dishwashers, dry bar, and island with countertop steamer. .. This lovely home is on the Southwest-Facing Side of the Kings Road - the Side that offers Stunning Panoramic Ocean Views for most everywhere in the home so that next lucky buyers can as well enjoy seeing a beautiful sunset in the sky, or enjoy feelings of being relaxed, peaceful, comfortable. .. , or full of energy when waking up in the morning. Fresh air from the ocean and beautiful lush garden from the home also provide great benefits for good health. From your trip home from work, don't forget to also enjoy something so beautiful along the way such as green plants, budding trees, and flowers of many beautiful colors of yellow, red, orange, white, pink, purple. .. , or enjoy the fragrance of certain flowers that can also help with feelings of relaxation and blissfulness. It's also very exciting and fun watching the Boat Parade every year at Christmas time from this luxurious lovely home. Imagine how special and awesome it would be to have such great mixed feelings that this breathtaking ocean view home offers!!
CRMLS #PW21025112
Aug 7, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2021
Price Changed
$5,500,000
$1,058/sq ft
Jun 3, 2021
Price Changed
$5,650,000
$1,087/sq ft
May 14, 2021
Price Changed
$5,800,000
$1,115/sq ft
May 3, 2021
Price Changed
$6,100,000
$1,173/sq ft
Apr 5, 2021
Price Changed
$5,800,000
$1,115/sq ft
Mar 24, 2021
Price Changed
$6,300,000
$1,212/sq ft
Feb 8, 2021
Listed
$6,800,000
$1,308/sq ft
CRMLS #L21930
Feb 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2007
Sold
$4,400,000
$846/sq ft
Nov 24, 2006
Listed
$4,500,000
$865/sq ft
CRMLS #L20361
Nov 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2006
Listed
$4,500,000
$865/sq ft
CRMLS #U05493136
Nov 30, 2005
Sold
$4,000,000
$769/sq ft
Oct 24, 2005
Listed
$4,395,000
$845/sq ft
CRMLS #U05435822
Oct 24, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2005
Listed
$4,395,000
$845/sq ft
CRMLS #U04133840
Aug 17, 2004
Sold
$3,275,000
$630/sq ft
Apr 1, 2004
Listed
$3,695,000
$711/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1996
Sold
$950,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,111 (+1.6%)
$4,040,525 + $901,375
$4,941,900
2024
$51,299 (+137.6%)
$4,040,525 + $901,375
$4,941,900
2023
$21,590 (+1.7%)
$3,961,299 + $883,701
$4,845,000
2022
$21,232 (−57.8%)
$1,580,422 + $442,860
$2,023,282
2021
$50,253 (−11.9%)
$1,549,433 + $434,177
$1,983,610
2020
$57,038 (+2.1%)
$4,041,440 + $707,252
$4,748,692
2019
$55,845 (+2.0%)
$4,387,767 + $1,002,533
$5,390,300
2018
$54,726 (+9.8%)
$4,301,732 + $982,876
$5,284,608
2017
$49,834 (+9.3%)
$3,892,000 + $815,000
$4,707,000
2016
$45,614 (+7.3%)
$3,892,000 + $815,000
$4,707,000
2015
$42,494 (+0.4%)
$3,505,000 + $815,000
$4,320,000
2014
$42,314 (+14.3%)
$3,185,000 + $815,000
$4,000,000
2013
$37,004 (−9.4%)
$3,185,000 + $815,000
$4,000,000
2012
$40,847 (+0.2%)
$2,681,500 + $815,000
$3,496,500
2011
$40,746
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
2010
$40,733 (+0.1%)
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
2009
$40,675 (−11.1%)
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
2008
$45,764
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
Tax history for 1601 Kings Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,111 (+1.6%)
$4,040,525 + $901,375
$4,941,900
2024
$51,299 (+137.6%)
$4,040,525 + $901,375
$4,941,900
2023
$21,590 (+1.7%)
$3,961,299 + $883,701
$4,845,000
2022
$21,232 (−57.8%)
$1,580,422 + $442,860
$2,023,282
2021
$50,253 (−11.9%)
$1,549,433 + $434,177
$1,983,610
2020
$57,038 (+2.1%)
$4,041,440 + $707,252
$4,748,692
2019
$55,845 (+2.0%)
$4,387,767 + $1,002,533
$5,390,300
2018
$54,726 (+9.8%)
$4,301,732 + $982,876
$5,284,608
2017
$49,834 (+9.3%)
$3,892,000 + $815,000
$4,707,000
2016
$45,614 (+7.3%)
$3,892,000 + $815,000
$4,707,000
2015
$42,494 (+0.4%)
$3,505,000 + $815,000
$4,320,000
2014
$42,314 (+14.3%)
$3,185,000 + $815,000
$4,000,000
2013
$37,004 (−9.4%)
$3,185,000 + $815,000
$4,000,000
2012
$40,847 (+0.2%)
$2,681,500 + $815,000
$3,496,500
2011
$40,746
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
2010
$40,733 (+0.1%)
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
2009
$40,675 (−11.1%)
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
2008
$45,764
$3,085,000 + $815,000
$3,900,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
5,155
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
04922216
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R-1
Single-Unit Residential District
The R-1 zoning district is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a range of detached single-family residential dwelling units, each located on a single legal lot, and does not include condominiums or cooperative housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mar 8, 2023 • Final
Plumbing other
Plumbing work to remove and replace a water heater located in the garage.
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 18, 2023 • Final
Plan check - alteration
Install a solar photovoltaic system on a single-family home.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Den, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Balcony, Wet Bar
Levels: Three Or More
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Garden
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 04922216
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Seller
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.61737800
Longitude: -117.91656700
Other Subdivision Name: na
Directions: turn left onto Cliff Dr, then turn right onto Kings Road
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,155
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Orange County
APN: 04922216
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-981-3310
Days Active in MLS: 52
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 52
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Josef
List Agent Last Name: Szigeti
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Douglas Elliman Of California
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Tyler
Buyer Agent Last Name: Brown
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Newport Heights Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Horace Ensign Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Newport Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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