Courtesy of Compass, Kaitlin Willhoit 949-525-5493
Property Description
Privately positioned above Newport Harbor, 702 Saint James Place is a rare hillside residence that combines architectural presence, privacy, and sweeping coastal views in one of Newport Beachs most coveted enclaves. Elevated yet effortless, the home is designed for those who value scale, light, and refined indoor outdoor living. The residence offers five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with bedrooms thoughtfully placed on every level, providing flexibility, privacy, and livability for families and guests alike. Expansive living spaces open seamlessly to decks and view facing entertaining areas, capturing sunsets, ocean breezes, and harbor lights below. Designed for both daily comfort and hosting at scale, the home features a resort style pool and spa, a private gym, elevator, a wine room, and a generous entertaining bonus room with a full bar. Interiors balance warmth and sophistication with generous proportions, clean lines, and an atmosphere that feels polished yet inviting. The property offers a true sense of retreat while remaining moments from world class dining, beaches, boating, and shopping. This is not a compromise between view, privacy, and amenities. It is a residence that delivers all three.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Disposal”
- “Dryer”
- “Microwave”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Solar Panels”
- “Washer”
- “Freezer”
- “Gas & Electric Range”
- “Ice Maker”
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Bathrooms
- 7 total bathrooms
- 5 full bathrooms
- 2 half bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
- 5 possible bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 2025
- Building area total: 6311
- 3 stories
- 3 stories total
- Living area: 6311
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- Entry level: 2
- “Custom Built”
- “No Common Walls”
- “Brick”
- “Hardboard”
- “HardiPlank Type”
- “Shingle Siding”
- “3 Story”
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
- “Energy Star”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Deck”, “Stone/Tile”, “Concrete”
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Fireplaces
- “FP in Living Room”
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Garage
- 3 spaces
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Water Features
- Water source: “Public”
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Heating
- “Zoned Areas”
- “Fireplace”
- “Forced Air Unit”
- “Passive Solar”
- “Energy Star”
- “High Efficiency”
- “Heat Pump”
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Interior Features
- “Balcony”
- “Bar”
- “Beamed Ceilings”
- “Home Automation System”
- “Living Room Deck Attached”
- “Pantry”
- “Partially Furnished”
- “Recessed Lighting”
- “Stone Counters”
- “Wet Bar”
- “Unfurnished”
- “Furnished”
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Listing
- Listing ID: OC26005926
- List price: $12,995,000
- 57 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2026-01-10
- Special listing conditions: “Standard”
- “Conventional”
- “Cash To New Loan”
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Location
- Subdivision: Cliffhaven (CLIF)
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Lot
- 9,100 size sqft
- Size area: 0.2089
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 3
- “Garage”
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Pool
- “Private”
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Property
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- “Turnkey”
- “Mountains/Hills”
- “Ocean”
- “Marina”
- “Water”
- “Coastline”
- “Harbor”
- “City Lights”
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Security Features
- “Firewall(s)”
- “Wired for Alarm System”
- “Carbon Monoxide Detectors”
- “Fire/Smoke Detection Sys”
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Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
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Spa
- “Private Below Ground”
- “Heated”
