Listed by Tim Smith•DRE #01346878• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 949.478.2295
Pending
$4,795,000
Est. $32,568/mo —
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
2,735
sq ft
1609 Ruth, Newport Beach, CA 92660
About this home
Defined by tailored detailing and a renovation that balances polish with practicality, this reimagined Dover Shores residence offers a considered take on everyday Newport Beach living. Set on an approximately 8,690-square-foot lot, the property is framed by a substantial front lawn and an expansive backyard that give the home a welcome sense of space. A signature Dutch door creates a welcoming first impression. Beyond the entry, approximately 2,735 square feet of interiors unfold with rich hardwood floors, refined millwork, and abundant natural light throughout the five-bedroom, four-bath floor plan. Anchored by a fireplace, the living room enjoys direct views toward the backyard and serves as an inviting central gathering space. Composed as much for gathering as for cooking, the kitchen centers on a sculptural marble waterfall island with seating for three. A farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and Viking stainless steel appliances pair beauty with utility, while a second fireplace adds warmth to the adjoining dining area. A freestanding California room creates a dedicated setting for year-round entertaining, complete with fireplace, built-in barbecue, refrigerator, Infratech electric heaters, and television. Beyond it, a swimming pool and in-ground spa are complemented by lawn and landscaped areas, allowing room for dining, entertaining, play, and quiet time in the sun. Three bedrooms occupy the main level, including an ensuite, alongside a full bath with a freestanding clawfoot tub. Upstairs, the primary suite features a custom walk-in closet and marble-clad bath with dual vanities and a dual-head shower. A fifth bedroom completes the upper level, offering flexibility as a nursery, office, guest room, or playroom. Taken to the studs in 2017, the residence was comprehensively rebuilt with attention extending well beyond its finishes. Improvements include James Hardie siding, updated windows, newer insulation, an upgraded electrical panel, an alarm and camera system, and a two-car garage. Just as appealing is the location. Mariners Elementary is within walking distance, with Ensign Intermediate and Newport Harbor High School nearby, while Castaways Park, the Back Bay trails, and the shops and restaurants of 17th Street are only minutes away. Thoughtful in its design and well suited to everyday living, the home brings together refined interiors, substantial grounds, and a highly desirable Dover Shores setting.
Mariners, located between Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Fashion Island, is a residential and waterfront Newport Beach neighborhood with a marina-lined edge and a park-and-trail backbone. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mariners Mile stretch of West Coast Highway near Dover Drive, where boat yards, marine showrooms, and low-slung eateries set a salt-air, on-the-go tone. Mid-century ranch homes and updated coastal contemporaries sit on calm streets that funnel toward the bay. Back Bay Drive and the nearby loop paths frame daily routines with water views and birdlife. The setting leans into paddle launches, harbor walks, and café stops rather than nightlife. Local staples like A Market, The Galley Cafe, and the Newport Aquatic Center act as familiar gathering points.
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Market insights
1609 Ruth · $4,795,000
DAYS ON MARKET
43 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$4,795,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,460,233. (70% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Crown moldings
Ceiling fan
Recessed lighting
Sliding glass doors
Custom window coverings
Private in-ground spa
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Walk-in shower
Shower
Double sinks in the primary bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Range hood
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Dishwasher
Stone counters
Kitchen island
Formal dining room
Dining area in the kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room inside the home
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Private barbecue
Covered porch
Open patio
Private in-ground pool
Landscaped backyard with lawn
Home design
Two stories
Entry on the first level
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Direct garage access
Single-door garage
Driveway
Utilities
Standard electric service
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Sidewalks
Suburban community
Electricity and solar
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Set on an approximately 8,690 sq. ft. lot in the desirable Dover Shores area, this fully remodeled 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,735 sq. ft. home delivers the Newport Beach lifestyle in every detail. With a true front yard and a sprawling backyard, a genuine rarity in Newport Beach, the property offers the kind of space and privacy families rarely find at this address. Walking distance to award-winning Mariners Elementary, feeding into Ensign Middle and Newport Harbor High, and just minutes from Castaways Park, the Back Bay trails, and the shops and restaurants of 17th Street, this is the address families compete for. A spacious driveway and signature Dutch door set the tone on arrival. Step inside to rich hardwood floors, crown molding, and a light-filled living room anchored by a fireplace with sightlines straight through to the backyard. The kitchen was designed to perform: marble waterfall island with seating for three, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and Viking stainless steel appliances. A second fireplace in the dining area creates seamless flow to the outdoors, making every gathering feel effortless. The backyard is the headline. A freestanding California room with a fireplace, built-in BBQ, refrigerator, Infratech electric heaters, and TV sets the stage for year-round outdoor living, while a sparkling pool, in-ground spa, and lush grass areas complete the picture. Three bedrooms on the main level include one ensuite, plus an elegant full bath with a freestanding clawfoot tub. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a custom walk-in closet and spa-inspired marble bathroom with dual sinks and a dual-head shower. A fifth bedroom rounds out the upper level, ideal as a nursery, playroom, or home office. Taken to the studs in 2017, the home was rebuilt with intention: new James Hardie siding, updated windows, new insulation, electrical panel, alarm system with cameras, and a two-car garage. The Dover Shores area doesn't get better than this.
CRMLS #NP23075150
Jun 12, 2023
Sold
$3,582,000
$1,310/sq ft
Jun 6, 2023
Pending
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May 27, 2023
Contingent
—
May 19, 2023
Price Changed
$3,899,000
$1,426/sq ft
May 4, 2023
Listed
$3,995,000
$1,461/sq ft
$100,000 PRICE REDUCTION! This beautiful 5-bedroom, recently updated home in desirable Dover Shores beckons a family for years of making memories and entertaining. Sitting on an approximately 9,000 sq. ft. lot, the home is located in the heart of this family-friendly neighborhood and within walking distance of the award-winning Mariner’s Elementary School. The remodeled, traditional two-story, 2,752 sq. ft. home welcomes visitors with a spacious driveway, a Dutch door, and upon entering, a living room with a fireplace and ample windows that offer lots of light and views of the upgraded backyard. With plenty of room to entertain inside and out, the first level features luxurious hardwood floors throughout, as well as a remodeled kitchen with a marble waterfall island with seating for three, a farmhouse sink, a sizable pantry, and Viking stainless steel appliances. A dining area with a fireplace is adjacent to the kitchen and opens to the spacious backyard perfect for entertaining. The backyard oasis includes a freestanding California room, the ultimate outdoor living space, with a fireplace, built-in BBQ, refrigerator, overhead Infratech electric heaters, a fan, and TV. Grassy areas for games and a new sparkling pool and Jacuzzi complete this entertainer’s dream. The downstairs also has three spacious bedrooms, including one ensuite, perfect for overnight guests, an office, or a home gym. There is also an elegant bathroom complete with a marble countertop, dual sinks, and a freestanding claw foot tub. An additional guest bathroom and separate laundry room are also located off the kitchen. The second level offers a generous primary suite with a custom walk-in closet and spa-like marble-accented bathroom with dual sinks and a large dual-head shower. An additional bedroom is also located upstairs and can be used as a home office, nursery, or playroom. Taken down to the studs when remodeled in 2017, the home features all-new James Hardie board and batten paired with James Hardie horizontal siding, all new windows and a sliding glass door, and new insulation, along with a new electrical panel complete with a sub panel for a generator in case of a power outage. The home also has an alarm system with window/ door monitors and external cameras, a finished two-car garage with storage, and a door with direct access to the backyard.
Public Records
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$1,700,000
$622/sq ft
CRMLS #TR15097676
Aug 10, 2015
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$1,700,000
$622/sq ft
Jun 27, 2015
Price Changed
$1,740,000
$636/sq ft
Jun 16, 2015
Price Changed
$1,745,000
$638/sq ft
Jun 5, 2015
Price Changed
$1,845,000
$675/sq ft
May 7, 2015
Listed
$1,895,000
$693/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 1972
Sold
$60,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,452 (+1.6%)
$3,538,708 + $262,538
$3,801,246
2024
$38,837 (+84.1%)
$3,469,321 + $257,391
$3,726,712
2023
$21,091 (+2.1%)
$3,401,295 + $252,345
$3,653,640
2022
$20,658 (+2.0%)
$1,743,881 + $238,825
$1,982,706
2021
$20,261 (+3.1%)
$1,709,687 + $226,408
$1,936,095
2020
$19,660 (+2.1%)
$1,676,164 + $221,969
$1,898,133
2019
$19,253 (+2.0%)
$1,658,977 + $181,157
$1,840,134
2018
$18,868 (+1.8%)
$1,626,448 + $177,605
$1,804,053
2017
$18,534 (+2.3%)
$1,563,291 + $170,709
$1,734,000
2016
$18,116 (+911.5%)
$1,563,291 + $170,709
$1,734,000
2015
$1,791 (+2.3%)
$1,532,638 + $167,362
$1,700,000
2014
$1,750 (+0.8%)
$51,432 + $83,274
$134,706
2013
$1,736 (+3.2%)
$51,432 + $83,274
$134,706
2012
$1,681 (+3.5%)
$51,200 + $82,898
$134,098
2011
$1,625 (+2.1%)
$967,767 + $162,233
$1,130,000
2010
$1,592 (+1.4%)
$49,212 + $79,680
$128,892
2009
$1,571 (+3.3%)
$48,844 + $79,085
$127,929
2008
$1,521
$48,961 + $79,273
$128,234
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,690 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,735
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,735
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
11749105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 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
Apr 10, 2026 • Final
Combo residential - addition/alteration
Bathroom
Remodel
Feb 11, 2026 • Final
Zzz do not use temporary street use
Work on a dumpster.
Demolition
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.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Newport Beach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1609 Ruth
$4,660,479
$135K under list price of $4.80M
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