~ One of a kind! ~ New England Charm in the Highly Desirable Cliff Haven community of Newport Heights! Beautiful property on a Large Corner Lot of over 8,000 feet. Home has an abundance of natural light with an open, comfortable floorplan. The main home has warm, all natural wood floors throughout, three bedrooms, two baths, formal entry, formal dining and a cozy fireplace in the living room. Keeping the unique original charm, while upgrading to all the comforts of modern living ~ recessed lighting, new custom paint inside and out with crown molding. * * Guest Home offers an inviting indoor/outdoor living experience with an oversized master bedroom, full bath, open kitchen adjoining living area, with private entry. The front, sides and backyards are wonderfully landscaped. Two-car garage with large brick ribbon driveway seals the package. .. The most affordable turnkey home on a large piece of land in all of Cliff Haven! Welcome to the neighborhood! . .. * * * Seller giving $20,000 concession for a new roof! * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,100 sq ftLot Size
$1,819Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lila Feingold•DRE #01385147• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Lila Feingold•DRE #01385147• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
This Home Boast Of A Remarkable Location On A High Corner Lot Nestled One Block Off Cliff Dr. this Home Features A Cottage Style Setting, 3br/2b, lr, frl Dr, large Family Bonus Room W Fire Placeand Lots Of Windows Fr That Light N Bright Effect. perfect Craft Or Childrens Play Room. sellers Is Motivated To Discuss All Reasonable Offers
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,782 (+1.6%)
$1,753,521 + $1,050,229
$2,803,750
2024
$29,316 (+2.4%)
$1,753,521 + $1,050,229
$2,803,750
2023
$28,630 (+1.7%)
$1,719,138 + $1,029,637
$2,748,775
2022
$28,157 (+35.9%)
$1,685,429 + $1,009,449
$2,694,878
2021
$20,726 (+14.7%)
$1,652,382 + $989,656
$2,642,038
2020
$18,062 (+2.1%)
$1,619,983 + $315,291
$1,935,274
2019
$17,690 (+2.0%)
$1,603,373 + $77,970
$1,681,343
2018
$17,338 (+1.8%)
$1,571,934 + $76,442
$1,648,376
2017
$17,032 (+2.3%)
$1,510,893 + $73,475
$1,584,368
2016
$16,650 (+1.0%)
$1,510,893 + $73,475
$1,584,368
2015
$16,492 (+79.7%)
$1,481,267 + $72,035
$1,553,302
2014
$9,177 (+0.5%)
$769,232 + $71,885
$841,117
2013
$9,127 (+3.0%)
$769,232 + $71,885
$841,117
2012
$8,860 (+2.4%)
$765,755 + $71,561
$837,316
2011
$8,650 (+1.0%)
$750,741 + $70,158
$820,899
2010
$8,567 (+0.2%)
$736,020 + $68,783
$804,803
2009
$8,553 (+2.5%)
$730,520 + $68,269
$798,789
2008
$8,345
$732,256 + $68,432
$800,688
Tax history for 523 Signal Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,782 (+1.6%)
$1,753,521 + $1,050,229
$2,803,750
2024
$29,316 (+2.4%)
$1,753,521 + $1,050,229
$2,803,750
2023
$28,630 (+1.7%)
$1,719,138 + $1,029,637
$2,748,775
2022
$28,157 (+35.9%)
$1,685,429 + $1,009,449
$2,694,878
2021
$20,726 (+14.7%)
$1,652,382 + $989,656
$2,642,038
2020
$18,062 (+2.1%)
$1,619,983 + $315,291
$1,935,274
2019
$17,690 (+2.0%)
$1,603,373 + $77,970
$1,681,343
2018
$17,338 (+1.8%)
$1,571,934 + $76,442
$1,648,376
2017
$17,032 (+2.3%)
$1,510,893 + $73,475
$1,584,368
2016
$16,650 (+1.0%)
$1,510,893 + $73,475
$1,584,368
2015
$16,492 (+79.7%)
$1,481,267 + $72,035
$1,553,302
2014
$9,177 (+0.5%)
$769,232 + $71,885
$841,117
2013
$9,127 (+3.0%)
$769,232 + $71,885
$841,117
2012
$8,860 (+2.4%)
$765,755 + $71,561
$837,316
2011
$8,650 (+1.0%)
$750,741 + $70,158
$820,899
2010
$8,567 (+0.2%)
$736,020 + $68,783
$804,803
2009
$8,553 (+2.5%)
$730,520 + $68,269
$798,789
2008
$8,345
$732,256 + $68,432
$800,688
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
4,208
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
04925101
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
Nov 14, 2023 • Final
Encroachment permit other
Construct a new driveway approach, curb, gutter, and curb drain. Plant street trees and remove hedges. Remove the existing decorative driveway and carriage walk.
Grading
Mar 6, 2022 • Final
Solar permit other
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Formal Entry, Living Room
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Estimated
Parcel Number: 04925101
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Available
Water Source: See Remarks
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.62044100
Longitude: -117.91114800
Other Subdivision Name: Cliffhaven (CLIF)
Subdivision Name: Cliffhaven (CLIF)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,208
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Orange County
APN: 04925101
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 60
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 60
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lila
List Agent Last Name: Feingold
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: BHHS California Properties
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Lila
Buyer Agent Last Name: Feingold
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic
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Schools
Newport Heights Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Horace Ensign Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Newport Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
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