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2209 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, California 92663, Newport Beach, 92663 - 5 bed, 6 bath

2209 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, California 92663 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$7,500,000$5,400/sqft
2209 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, California 92663
5Beds
6Baths
5,400Sqft
7,500Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

Estimation data not available

Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Exclusive Coastal Location: Situated on a rare and tightly held stretch of Cliff Drive in Newport Beach, offering unparalleled exclusivity and prestige in a highly desirable area.
Top Cons:
MLS Listing Discrepancy: Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 5400, other record living area = 2496. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 2.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$7.50M vs avg $4.47M (+$3,025,000)87%
Size:5,400 sqft vs avg 2,589.5 sqft95%
Price/sqft:$1.4K vs avg $1.7K35%

More Insights

Built in 1972 (54 years old).
Condition: The property was built in 1972, making it over 50 years old. The listing explicitly describes it as a 'redevelopment opportunity' and states that the 'existing structure will likely require demolition or a complete overhaul.' The images provided are conceptual renderings and architectural plans for a new construction, not photos of the current property. This strongly indicates that the value is in the land and its potential for redevelopment, fitting the 'tear-down' criteria.
Year Built
1972
Close
-
List price
$7.5M
Original List price
$7.5M
Price/Sqft
$1,389
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
NP26010854
Home ConditionTear down
Features
Excellent View: Bay, Catalina, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic
Deck
Pool
Patio
ViewBay, Catalina, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic

About this home

Welcome to 2209 Cliff Drive, a rare offering along one of Newport Beach’s most exclusive and tightly held stretches of Cliff Drive. Elevated above PCH and defined by privacy, outlook, and long-term scarcity, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to reimagine a premier coastal site in a location that rarely trades. Offered with an existing structure and accompanying new construction plans, the property provides a compelling pathway for a future owner to create a design-forward residence that fully capitalizes on its commanding position and remarkable setting. The site benefits from elevated sightlines, separation from roadway activity, and a setting that is materially more private and visually protected than nearby locations along Kings Road or Kings Place. Conceptual plans envision a substantial, architecturally significant home tailored to the scale and character appropriate for this stretch of Cliff Drive. The position of the lot, combined with its setback from PCH and surrounding context, allows for a level of privacy, quiet, and outlook that is increasingly difficult to replicate in Newport Beach. This segment of Cliff Drive is extraordinarily limited, with very few opportunities for true ground-up redevelopment at this caliber. The combination of location, elevation, scarcity, and future potential makes 2209 Cliff Drive a compelling opportunity for a buyer seeking to create a legacy residence or pursue a high-quality development in one of the city’s most structurally constrained residential corridors. Plans are available for review. Buyer to independently verify all development potential, square footage, approvals, and timelines with the appropriate professionals and governing agencies.

M
Max Johnson
Listing Agent

Nearby schools

8/10
Newport Heights Elementary School
Public,•K-6•0.8mi
7/10
Horace Ensign Intermediate School
Public,•7-8•0.2mi
7/10
Newport Harbor High School
Public,•9-12•0.5mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
06/05/98
Sold
$735,000
02/06/96
Sold
$795,000
05/16/22
Sold
$4,750,000
Condition Rating
Tear down
The property was built in 1972, making it over 50 years old. The listing explicitly describes it as a 'redevelopment opportunity' and states that the 'existing structure will likely require demolition or a complete overhaul.' The images provided are conceptual renderings and architectural plans for a new construction, not photos of the current property. This strongly indicates that the value is in the land and its potential for redevelopment, fitting the 'tear-down' criteria.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Exclusive Coastal Location: Situated on a rare and tightly held stretch of Cliff Drive in Newport Beach, offering unparalleled exclusivity and prestige in a highly desirable area.
Commanding Panoramic Views: Boasts elevated sightlines with expansive panoramic views of the Bay, Catalina, Coastline, Harbor, and Ocean, a highly sought-after and value-adding amenity.
Significant Redevelopment Opportunity: Includes an existing structure with accompanying new construction plans, providing a clear pathway for a buyer to create a custom, architecturally significant legacy residence.
Exceptional Privacy and Seclusion: Its elevated position and setback from PCH ensure a level of privacy, quiet, and visual protection rarely found in such a prime coastal setting.
High Scarcity & Investment Value: Represents an extraordinarily limited opportunity for ground-up redevelopment in a structurally constrained residential corridor, promising long-term appreciation and investment potential.

Cons

MLS Listing Discrepancy: Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 5400, other record living area = 2496. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 2.
Extensive Redevelopment Required: The property is presented as a redevelopment opportunity, implying the existing 1972 structure will likely require demolition or a complete overhaul, necessitating substantial additional investment beyond the purchase price.
Premium Price Point: Listed at $7.5 million, the property commands a high entry price, which, combined with the significant redevelopment costs, targets a very specific and limited buyer demographic.
Development Due Diligence & Risk: Buyers are responsible for independently verifying all development potential, approvals, and timelines, introducing potential complexities, delays, and unforeseen costs associated with the new construction process.
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