Whether you seize the unique opportunity to remodel the existing house or pursue a complete re-build, 608 St. James Place presents a prime opportunity to redevelop and create a custom residence in one of Newport Beach’s most sought-after neighborhoods – Ciff Haven. Located on a quiet loop street, the property currently features a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home encompassing just over 3,500 SF on a generous 9,000+ SF hillside Lot.
Positioned on an elevated site, the property enjoys views of Fashion Island, Saddleback Mountain and the Castaways with the potential to build up and capture expanded views. The lot’s orientation and setting offer an ideal foundation for a thoughtfully designed home that maximizes natural light, privacy, and view corridors. Ideally located just minutes from 17th Street’s shops and dining, Castaways walking trails, Newport Harbor and world-class beaches, the property also offers convenient access to Fashion Island, Balboa Island, and major commuter routes. This is a rare opportunity to secure a premier lot in Cliff Haven with exceptional potential.
Positioned on an elevated site, the property enjoys views of Fashion Island, Saddleback Mountain and the Castaways with the potential to build up and capture expanded views. The lot’s orientation and setting offer an ideal foundation for a thoughtfully designed home that maximizes natural light, privacy, and view corridors. Ideally located just minutes from 17th Street’s shops and dining, Castaways walking trails, Newport Harbor and world-class beaches, the property also offers convenient access to Fashion Island, Balboa Island, and major commuter routes. This is a rare opportunity to secure a premier lot in Cliff Haven with exceptional potential.
Property Details
Price:
$4,995,000
MLS #:
NP26081966
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Cliffhaven CLIF
Neighborhood:
n6newportheights
Listed Date:
Apr 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,506
Lot Size:
9,100 sqft / 0.21 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1953
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Schools
School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW, RF, GS, _6BS, HOD
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
WOOD, CARP
Interior Features
BAR, RECL, LRDA
Laundry Features
IG
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
3
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
BIKI
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
BRK, WOD
Security Features
SD, COD
Spa Features
NO
View
CI, MT
Financial
Map
Community
- Address608 Saint James PL Newport Beach CA
- SubdivisionCliffhaven (CLIF)
- CityNewport Beach
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92663
Subdivisions in Newport Beach
- Back Bay Custom Homes BBCS
- Balboa Coves BLCV
- Balboa Island – Collins Island BALC
- Balboa Island – Little Island BALL
- Balboa Island – Main Island BALM
- Balboa Peninsula Point BLPP
- Balboa Peninsula Residential BALP
- Baycrest North BCNO
- Baycrest South BCSO
- Bayridge BRID
- Bayshores BSHR
- Bayside Village BAYV
- Bayview Terrace BVTR
- Beacon Bay BEAC
- Belcourt Hill BLHL
- Belcourt Terrace BLTR
- Big Canyon Broadmoor BCBM
- Big Canyon Custom BCCS
- Big Canyon Deane BCDN
- Big Canyon McLain BCMC
- Bluffs Original BORI
- Bluffs Plaza Area BOPL
- Bluffs Tennis Villas BNTV
- Bonnie Bay Highland Homes UBHH
- Cannery Village Mobile Park CVMP
- Castaways CAST
- Central Newport CNEW
- Cherry Lake Estates UBLE
- Cliffhaven CLIF
- Dover Shores “”100″” Series DSA1
- Dover Shores DSAM
- Eastbluff – Lusk EBLK
- Eastbluff – Macco EBMO
- Granville GRNV
- Harbor Cove Promenade HCPM
- Harbor Hill HARH
- Harbor Island “”Drive”” HIDC
- Harbor Island HARI
- Harbor Ridge Crest HRCR
- Harbor Ridge Custom HRCS
- Harbor Ridge Estates HRES
- Harbor View Homes HVHM
- Kings Road KGRD
- Lido Building #601 L601
- Lido Building #621 L621
- Lido Island LIDO
- Lido Peninsula LIPN
- Linda Isle LIND
- Madison BCYM
- Newport Crest NEWC
- Newport Heights NEWH
- Newport Island NEWI
- Newport North Townhomes NNTH
- Newport Shores NEWS
- Promontory Bay Custom PBCS
- Providence OFPV
- Santa Ana Heights Residential SAHR
- Sea Island – Lusk SILK
- Seaview SEAV
- Summer House OFSH
- Versailles VERS
- Villa Balboa VBAL
- Villa Point VILP
- Villa Siena VSEN
- West Newport Beach WSNB
- Westcliff East WCDE
- Westcliff West WCDW
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Newport Beach as of May 01, 2026
608
Single Family Listed
88
Avg DOM
1,131
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,598,753
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Cliffhaven (CLIF) subdivision, 608 Saint James PL Newport Beach CA is a Single Family for sale in Newport Beach, CA, 92663. It is listed for $4,995,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,506 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1953. The current price per square foot is $1,425. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Newport Beach is $1,131. The average listing price for Single Family in Newport Beach is $3,598,753.
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