Beautifully positioned in the gated Sancerre community, this bright end unit detached home offers three bedrooms, two upstairs with en-suite baths, and one downstairs with its own bathroom. Additional features include vaulted ceilings, vinyl hardwood floors, fresh new paint, plantation shutters, plush carpet in all three bedrooms and brand new epoxy floor in the finished garage. The spacious private backyard patio is perfect for alfresco dining, entertaining, or enjoy the many options the association provides such as a swimming pool, spa, and clubhouse with barbecues. With tennis courts, children's playgrounds, walking trails and numerous shopping and dining options nearby, 157 Lessay embodies the essence of the Newport Coast lifestyle!
CondoProperty Type
1996Year Built
$1,320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Bear•DRE #01193918• Abrams Coastal Properties
Listed by Donald Abrams•DRE #01234323• Abrams Coastal Properties
Bought with Woody Marsh•DRE #00922466• Beach Cities Real Estate
LOWEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN NEWPORT COAST! This beautiful residence has it all with a very attractive price tag. Located in the prestigious gated community of Sancerre & situated on a prime corner lot 157 Lessay is a dream come true for your buyers. Soaring cathedral ceilings & endless windows drench the living room & kitchen in sunlight. Sliding doors off the dining room open to the recently landscaped backyard w/ hardscape, grassy areas & sprinkler system all framed by vibrant bougainvillea trellises. Upgrades include over $25K in new flooring (hardwoods throughout the first floor, travertine in the upstairs baths and plush carpeting in the bedrooms), plantation shutters & 4-inch baseboards, Restoration Hardware paint colors, new bronze door hinges and hardware, custom glass media shelves, garage lighting & a brand new water heater & microwave. The exterior of the home has also just been completed re-painted in gorgeous neutral tones. Highly sought after floorplan w/ a bedroom + FULL bathroom on the first floor. Association amenities include resort-style pool, spa & BBQs. All this AND the Newport Coast lifestyle: playgrounds, parks, tennis, shopping, dining & Newport Coast Elementary within walking distance along manicured greenbelts.
CRMLS #U05491826
Mar 22, 2006
Sold
$925,000
$681/sq ft
Oct 18, 2005
Listed
$946,900
$697/sq ft
Sought after Plan 1 with preferred corner location. One bedroom and bath down. Gracious master suite with large walk-in closet. Plantation shutters throughout. Private rear yard. $5,000 carpet allowance.
CRMLS #P106104
Apr 14, 1999
Sold
$380,000
$280/sq ft
Nov 1, 1998
Listed
$389,900
$287/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,644 (+2.3%)
$1,018,953 + $208,115
$1,227,068
2024
$12,366 (+1.7%)
$998,973 + $204,035
$1,203,008
2023
$12,155 (+1.9%)
$979,385 + $200,035
$1,179,420
2022
$11,926 (+13.3%)
$960,182 + $196,113
$1,156,295
2021
$10,527 (−9.6%)
$941,355 + $192,268
$1,133,623
2020
$11,644 (+17.6%)
$922,897 + $188,499
$1,111,396
2019
$9,899 (+1.9%)
$913,433 + $186,567
$1,100,000
2018
$9,711 (+1.8%)
$736,784 + $183,558
$920,342
2017
$9,538 (+3.3%)
$708,174 + $176,431
$884,605
2016
$9,236 (+0.9%)
$708,174 + $176,431
$884,605
2015
$9,156 (−2.7%)
$694,288 + $172,972
$867,260
2014
$9,408 (+8.0%)
$670,463 + $167,037
$837,500
2013
$8,708 (+8.1%)
$670,463 + $167,037
$837,500
2012
$8,057 (−0.5%)
$537,880 + $230,000
$767,880
2011
$8,098 (−8.7%)
$481,000 + $230,000
$711,000
2010
$8,865 (+5.4%)
$481,000 + $230,000
$711,000
2009
$8,409 (−2.5%)
$546,000 + $230,000
$776,000
2008
$8,626
$502,000 + $230,000
$732,000
Tax history for 157 Lessay
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,644 (+2.3%)
$1,018,953 + $208,115
$1,227,068
2024
$12,366 (+1.7%)
$998,973 + $204,035
$1,203,008
2023
$12,155 (+1.9%)
$979,385 + $200,035
$1,179,420
2022
$11,926 (+13.3%)
$960,182 + $196,113
$1,156,295
2021
$10,527 (−9.6%)
$941,355 + $192,268
$1,133,623
2020
$11,644 (+17.6%)
$922,897 + $188,499
$1,111,396
2019
$9,899 (+1.9%)
$913,433 + $186,567
$1,100,000
2018
$9,711 (+1.8%)
$736,784 + $183,558
$920,342
2017
$9,538 (+3.3%)
$708,174 + $176,431
$884,605
2016
$9,236 (+0.9%)
$708,174 + $176,431
$884,605
2015
$9,156 (−2.7%)
$694,288 + $172,972
$867,260
2014
$9,408 (+8.0%)
$670,463 + $167,037
$837,500
2013
$8,708 (+8.1%)
$670,463 + $167,037
$837,500
2012
$8,057 (−0.5%)
$537,880 + $230,000
$767,880
2011
$8,098 (−8.7%)
$481,000 + $230,000
$711,000
2010
$8,865 (+5.4%)
$481,000 + $230,000
$711,000
2009
$8,409 (−2.5%)
$546,000 + $230,000
$776,000
2008
$8,626
$502,000 + $230,000
$732,000
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,346
Year built
1993
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Orange County
APN
93646363
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Apr 6, 2026 • Final
Combo residential - addition/alteration
Replace windows in a single-family home with no structural header changes.
Remodel
May 12, 2025 • Final
Mechanical other
Replace the air conditioning unit in the side yard and replace the furnace. Tamper resistant caps are required.
HVAC
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
Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Vinyl
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground floor
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Spa Features: Association
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Tile
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Association
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Common Walls: End Unit, No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 93646363
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Estimated
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 144
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Sancerre
Association Fee: $222
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Secondary Association Fee: 273
Secondary Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Amenities: Pool, Spa, Barbecue, Club House
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.61067400
Longitude: -117.83671200
Other Subdivision Name: Sancerre (NRSC)
Directions: Left on Newport Ridge West, right on Crestridge, left into Sancerre, left on Lessay to 157.
Subdivision Name: Sancerre (NRSC)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,346
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Orange County
APN: 93646363
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 51
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 51
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Nancy
List Agent Last Name: Bear
Co-List Agent First Name: Donald
Co-List Agent Last Name: Abrams
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Abrams Coastal Properties
Co-List Office Name: Abrams Coastal Properties
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Woody
Buyer Agent Last Name: Marsh
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Beach Cities Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Newport Coast Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Corona Del Mar High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
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Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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