Reduced! This stunning, newly remodeled home sits on an oversized, corner lot in the coveted Dover Shores area of Newport Beach. The open and spacious floor plan offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on an expansive and private 10,000+ square foot lot. The designer, chef’s kitchen boasts new professional grade appliances including a 48” Wolf double range, French door sub-zero refrigerator, and microwave drawer, gorgeous Quartz counters, center island, and walk-in pantry. Custom built-in cabinets, bookshelves, and crown molding are found in the living and family rooms, along with a cozy fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors running throughout the home. Three bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with new tile, custom cabinets and designer fixtures. French doors lead to your large and tranquil backyard with beautiful fruit trees, privacy hedges, and plenty of green grass; perfect for entertaining or creating your dream space. Additional recent upgrades include energy efficient three zone central HVAC, new windows, recessed lighting, new carpet, and dutch door entry. Ideal Newport Beach location only one block to Mariners elementary school and park, with easy distance to Westcliff shopping, fine dining, Castaway Trails, Back Bay, and more. Big backyard with plenty of room for kids to play plus no one looking down at you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
10,010 sq ftLot Size
$1,488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Stokes•DRE #00853601• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Andrea Ballesteros•DRE #01246320• Coldwell Banker Realty
Reduced! This stunning, newly remodeled home sits on an oversized, corner lot in the coveted Dover Shores area of Newport Beach. The open and spacious floor plan offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on an expansive and private 10,000+ square foot lot. The designer, chef’s kitchen boasts new professional grade appliances including a 48” Wolf double range, French door sub-zero refrigerator, and microwave drawer, gorgeous Quartz counters, center island, and walk-in pantry. Custom built-in cabinets, bookshelves, and crown molding are found in the living and family rooms,along with a cozy fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors running throughout the home. Three bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with new tile, custom cabinets and designer fixtures. French doors lead to your large and tranquil backyard with beautiful fruit trees, privacy hedges, and plenty of green grass; perfect for entertaining or creating your dream space. Additional recent upgrades include energy efficient three zone central HVAC, new windows, recessed lighting, new carpet, and dutch door entry. Ideal Newport Beach location only one block to Mariners elementary school and park, with easy distance to Westcliff shopping, fine dining, Castaway Trails, Back Bay, and more. Big backyard with plenty of room for kids to play plus no one looking down at you!
Public Records
Apr 27, 2012
Sold
$1,125,000
$394/sq ft
CRMLS #U12000351
Mar 26, 2012
Sold
$1,125,000
$394/sq ft
Feb 17, 2012
Pending
—
Jan 25, 2012
Listed
$1,200,000
$421/sq ft
5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with a preferred interior location situated on a King Size wide corner lot with broad avenues in the Westcliff Dover Shores neighborhood. Enjoy lots of bright light and open space this floor plan offers. Enjoy the comfort of a separate family room and living room with a warm fireplace to snuggle up by. Serve your guests from the conveniently located kitchen which opens up to the family room and dining area. French doors open up from the family room to a sundrenced backyard area featuring both a covered patio and grass area ideal for play and entertaining guests. Master suite features its own separate dressing area and plantation shutters. Walk to award winning school, Mariner s Park, Castaways Bike Trail, restaurants, and nearby shopping.
Public Records
Apr 17, 1981
Sold
$62,500
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,087 (+1.6%)
$2,375,684 + $273,218
$2,648,902
2024
$27,645 (+2.4%)
$2,375,684 + $273,218
$2,648,902
2023
$26,997 (+2.5%)
$2,329,102 + $267,861
$2,596,963
2022
$26,334 (+4.6%)
$2,283,434 + $262,609
$2,546,043
2021
$25,175 (+1.0%)
$2,238,661 + $237,050
$2,475,711
2020
$24,933 (+2.1%)
$2,194,765 + $170,386
$2,365,151
2019
$24,414 (+83.1%)
$2,172,261 + $168,639
$2,340,900
2018
$13,333 (+1.8%)
$2,129,667 + $165,333
$2,295,000
2017
$13,096 (+2.3%)
$1,055,206 + $162,337
$1,217,543
2016
$12,802 (+1.0%)
$1,055,206 + $162,337
$1,217,543
2015
$12,679 (+2.4%)
$1,034,516 + $159,154
$1,193,670
2014
$12,379 (+0.5%)
$999,015 + $153,694
$1,152,709
2013
$12,314 (+691.8%)
$999,015 + $153,694
$1,152,709
2012
$1,555 (+3.7%)
$994,500 + $153,000
$1,147,500
2011
$1,500 (+2.2%)
$51,204 + $75,146
$126,350
2010
$1,468 (+1.5%)
$50,200 + $73,673
$123,873
2009
$1,447 (+3.5%)
$49,825 + $73,123
$122,948
2008
$1,398
$49,944 + $73,297
$123,241
Tax history for 1601 Ruth Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,087 (+1.6%)
$2,375,684 + $273,218
$2,648,902
2024
$27,645 (+2.4%)
$2,375,684 + $273,218
$2,648,902
2023
$26,997 (+2.5%)
$2,329,102 + $267,861
$2,596,963
2022
$26,334 (+4.6%)
$2,283,434 + $262,609
$2,546,043
2021
$25,175 (+1.0%)
$2,238,661 + $237,050
$2,475,711
2020
$24,933 (+2.1%)
$2,194,765 + $170,386
$2,365,151
2019
$24,414 (+83.1%)
$2,172,261 + $168,639
$2,340,900
2018
$13,333 (+1.8%)
$2,129,667 + $165,333
$2,295,000
2017
$13,096 (+2.3%)
$1,055,206 + $162,337
$1,217,543
2016
$12,802 (+1.0%)
$1,055,206 + $162,337
$1,217,543
2015
$12,679 (+2.4%)
$1,034,516 + $159,154
$1,193,670
2014
$12,379 (+0.5%)
$999,015 + $153,694
$1,152,709
2013
$12,314 (+691.8%)
$999,015 + $153,694
$1,152,709
2012
$1,555 (+3.7%)
$994,500 + $153,000
$1,147,500
2011
$1,500 (+2.2%)
$51,204 + $75,146
$126,350
2010
$1,468 (+1.5%)
$50,200 + $73,673
$123,873
2009
$1,447 (+3.5%)
$49,825 + $73,123
$122,948
2008
$1,398
$49,944 + $73,297
$123,241
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,010 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
2,925
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
11749106
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R-1-6000
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
Sep 12, 2022 • Final
Revision
Plumbing
Apr 27, 2022 • Final
Revision
Plumbing
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: 2
Direct Garage Access, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Family Room
Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing drawers, Walk-In Pantry
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower in Tub, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Upgraded
Cooling Information
Central, SEER Rated 16+
Has Cooling
Room Information
Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
Elementary School: Mariners
Middle Or Junior School: Ensign
High School: Newport
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Elementary School 2: MARINE
Middle Or Junior School 2: ENSIGN
High School 2: NEWPOR
Location Information
Latitude: 33.63028300
Longitude: -117.90036400
Other Subdivision Name: Harbor Highlands II (HH02)
Directions: Mariners Dr. to Dover Dr. to Doris. Corner of Doris on Ruth.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Harbor Highlands II (HH02)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,925
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,010 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Orange County
APN: 11749106
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 27
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 27
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jeff
List Agent Last Name: Stokes
Co-List Agent First Name: Andrea
Co-List Agent Last Name: Ballesteros
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Co-List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Cheri
Buyer Agent Last Name: Ketner
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Mariners Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Horace Ensign Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Newport Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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