608 Saint James Place
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Listing broker / agent: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Timothy Carr · 949-631-9999 · CRMLS
MLS # NP26169710 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 04:03 UTC
About this property
PRICE REDUCED $200K!! 608 St. James Place presents an exceptional opportunity to own a move-in ready home in the highly sought after Cliff Haven neighborhood, one of Newport Beach's most coveted areas. Situated on a quiet loop street, the property features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and spans over 3,500 square feet on a generous 9,000+ square foot hillside lot. Positioned on an elevated site, the home enjoys tremendous views of Fashion Island, Saddleback Mountain and the Castaways, with the potential to capture even more vistas through future expansion or redevelopment. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers generous living spaces, including a separate living room and a spacious kitchen that flows seamlessly into the dining area before opening to a welcoming bar and family room, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. The entry level draws you into an oversized picture window highlighting the tremendous views and features two bedrooms connected by a bathroom, a convenient powder room and a private view deck. The lower level offers three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and multiple outdoor living areas that create inviting spaces to relax, entertain and enjoy the peaceful hillside setting. One or more of the secondary bedrooms can easily serve as a home office, gym, or flexible living space. The lot's orientation and setting provide an exceptional foundation for maximizing natural light, privacy and view corridors. Just moments from the shops and restaurants of 17th Street, the Castaways trails, Newport Harbor, world-class beaches, Fashion Island and Balboa Island, the location offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with unmatched convenience. This premier Cliff Haven property presents a rare opportunity to own in one of Newport Beach's most desirable coastal communities.
Property details
- MLS number
- NP26169710
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 3,506 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2089 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1953
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 74
Building
- Year built
- 1953
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Office
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Jack And Jill Bath
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Brick, Wood
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Value In Land
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Harbor High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 9–12 | 0.4 mi |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 7–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Newport Heights Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.9 mi |
| Mariners Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.9 mi |
| International School for Science and Culture (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa | K–8 | 0.9 mi |
| Newport Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | Not reported | 1.1 mi |
| Woodland Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | K–1 | 1.5 mi |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $4,499,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $4,699,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $4,699,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-14 07:46 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 15:01 | $4,499,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:41 | $4,699,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 04:55 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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