311 Kings Road
Description
![Gizelle Sieber]()
Gizelle Sieber
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty
DRE #01958505
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$5,725,000
Avg days on market
160
Sale-to-list ratio
88.8%
Newport Beach, CA
9 comparable properties found
$5,300,000
Sold 12/02/24
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 6,143
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
$7,200,000
Sold 10/15/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 6,436
- Square Feet
- 0.20
- Acres
$5,625,000
Sold 07/01/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 6,100
- Square Feet
- 0.22
- Acres
$6,700,000
Sold 03/04/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5,306
- Square Feet
- 0.17
- Acres
$5,650,000
Sold 04/01/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4,846
- Square Feet
- 0.24
- Acres
$5,725,000
Sold 06/18/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4,723
- Square Feet
- 0.15
- Acres
$6,750,000
Sold 04/21/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4,951
- Square Feet
- 0.20
- Acres
Location
Sold By Surterre Properties Inc, Katrina Fields, DRE #01930418
Virtual Tour
$38,019 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$32,031
$5,988
$0
1Property Information for 311 Kings Road
Property Details
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Orange County
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- View: Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parking Spaces Total: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency
- Total Units: 1.0
- Building Type: Detached
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 6944
- Assessor Parcel Number: 049-202-18
- Property Attached YN: false
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- New Construction: No
- Stories Total: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Pool: No
- Spa: No
- View: Yes
- View: Yes
- Association: No
- Association Fee: $.00
- Subdivision Name: Kings Road (KGRD)
- Subdivision Name Other: Cliffhaven
- Senior Community: No
- Parcel Number: 04920218
- Area: Newport Heights (N6)
- Elementary School: Newport Heights
- Middle Or Junior School: Ensign
- High School: Newport Harbor
- High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
- Directions: From PCH, turn onto Dover Drive, then left onto Cliff Drive, and then left onto Kings Road
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 2001
- Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,900 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
- Financing: Cash
- Tax Tract Number: 1219
- Tax Census Tract: 634.00
- Tax Lot: 8
Community / Development
- Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In
- Disability Access: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In
- Assessments YN: Yes
- Assessments: None
- Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Urban
- Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
- Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built-In Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Equipment: Barbeque, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Area, Microwave, On Upper Level, Refrigerator, Room
- Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Home Automation System, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Sump Pump, Sunken Living Room, Vacuum Central, Wainscoting, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
- Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Game Room, Great Room, Home Theatre, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Media Room, Office, Retreat, Separate Family Room, Sound Studio, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Main Level Bedrooms: 0
- Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Bidet, Shower, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Dual shower heads (or Multiple), Exhaust fan(s), Jetted Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy toilet door, Separate tub and shower, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
- Bedroom Features: Master Bedroom, Master Suite
- Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Utility sink, Walk-In Pantry
- Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Ell, Family Kitchen, In Family Room, Dining Room, In Kitchen
- Water Heater Features: Gas, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Yes
- Laundry Features: Common Area, Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Laundry Chute, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Outside, Gas, Raised Hearth
- Fireplace Rooms: Dining, Exterior, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Raised Hearth
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency
- Heating Type: Zoned, Electric, Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency, Fireplace(s)
- Heating: Zoned, Electric, Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency, Fireplace(s)
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: http://311kingsroad.com/
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/247218977
- Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Window Features: Blinds, Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Garden Window(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Wood Siding
- Exterior Construction: Concrete
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Barbecue Private, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof: Shingle
- Entry Location: Street
- Fence: Yes
- Fence: Brick
- Fencing: Brick, Excellent Condition
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
- View Description: Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic
- Waterfront Features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean
- Patio: Yes
- Patio Features: Awning, Living Room Deck Attached, Patio Open, Rock/Stone
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Stone, Terrace
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Features: None
- Sign on Property: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer
- Lease Considered: No
- Number Of Units: 1
- Available For Lease: No
- Land Lease: No
- Land Lease Type: Fee
- Sprinklers: Yes
- Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
- Levels: Three Or More
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, 220 Volts, Electricity - On Property
- Water Source: Public
- Number Remotes: 3
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Yes
- Parking Garage: Built-In Storage, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - 2 Car, Side By Side
- Parking Garage Spaces: 3
- Carport Spaces: 0
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Side by Side
- Builders Tract Name: Kings Road
- Builders Tract Code: Kings Road (KGRD)
Property History for 311 Kings Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2018 | Sold CRMLS #OC17262526 | $6,000,000 | — |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Sold CLAW #OC17262526MR | $6,000,000 | — |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #619622464 | $6,000,000 | +8.0% / yr |
| Feb 17, 2018 | Pending CLAW #OC17262526MR | — | |
| Feb 17, 2018 | Pending CRMLS #OC17262526 | — | |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Listed (Active) CLAW #OC17262526MR | $6,498,000 | — |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #OC17262526 | $6,498,000 | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Sold CLAW #OC13184784MR | $4,300,000 | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Sold CRMLS #OC13184784 | $4,300,000 | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #383200315 | $4,300,000 | -3.9% / yr |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Pending CRMLS #OC13184784 | — | |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Pending CLAW #OC13184784MR | — | |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #OC13184784 | $4,899,000 | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Listed (Active) CLAW #OC13184784MR | $4,899,000 | — |
| Dec 27, 2012 | Expired CRMLS #U03073060 | $3,695,000 | — |
| Oct 19, 2012 | Sold CRMLS #U12001935 | $4,500,000 | — |
| Oct 19, 2012 | Sold CLAW #U12001935MR | $4,500,000 | — |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #339978462 | $4,500,000 | -2.7% / yr |
| Sep 6, 2012 | Pending CLAW #U12001935MR | — | |
| Sep 6, 2012 | Pending CRMLS #U12001935 | — | |
| May 14, 2012 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U12001935MR | $5,495,000 | — |
| May 14, 2012 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U12001935 | $5,495,000 | — |
| May 15, 2007 | Sold CLAW #U6601205MR | $5,350,000 | — |
| May 15, 2007 | Sold CRMLS #U6601205 | $5,350,000 | — |
| Apr 12, 2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #221202418 | $5,216,500 | +11.6% / yr |
| Apr 4, 2007 | Pending CRMLS #U6601205 | — | |
| Apr 4, 2007 | Pending CLAW #U6601205MR | — | |
| May 4, 2006 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U6601205 | $6,499,000 | — |
| May 4, 2006 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U6601205MR | $6,499,000 | — |
| May 28, 2004 | Sold CRMLS #U04126932 | $3,800,000 | — |
| May 28, 2004 | Sold CLAW #U04126932MR | $3,800,000 | — |
| May 26, 2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #135198428 | $3,800,000 | +10.9% / yr |
| Feb 23, 2004 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U04126932MR | $3,895,000 | — |
| Feb 23, 2004 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U04126932 | $3,895,000 | — |
| Sep 7, 2003 | Expired CLAW #U03073060MR | — | |
| Mar 31, 2003 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U03073060MR | $3,695,000 | — |
| Mar 31, 2003 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U03073060 | $3,695,000 | — |
| Nov 22, 2002 | Sold CLAW #U02020628MR | $3,250,000 | — |
| Nov 22, 2002 | Sold CRMLS #U02020628 | $3,250,000 | — |
| Nov 20, 2002 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #103814621 | $3,250,000 | — |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #U01787903MR | — | |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U02020628 | $3,595,000 | — |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #U01787903 | $3,950,000 | — |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U02020628MR | $3,595,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2001 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #U00716955MR | — | |
| Dec 12, 2001 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U01787903MR | $3,950,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2001 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #U00716955 | $4,999,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2001 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U01787903 | $3,950,000 | — |
| Nov 30, 2000 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U00716955MR | $4,999,000 | — |
| Nov 30, 2000 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U00716955 | $4,999,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2018 | Sold CRMLS #OC17262526 | $6,000,000 |
| 04/04/2018 | Sold CLAW #OC17262526MR | $6,000,000 |
| 03/05/2018 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #619622464 | $6,000,000 +8.0% / yr |
| 02/17/2018 | Pending CLAW #OC17262526MR | — |
| 02/17/2018 | Pending CRMLS #OC17262526 | — |
| 11/20/2017 | Listed (Active) CLAW #OC17262526MR | $6,498,000 |
| 11/20/2017 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #OC17262526 | $6,498,000 |
| 12/18/2013 | Sold CLAW #OC13184784MR | $4,300,000 |
| 12/18/2013 | Sold CRMLS #OC13184784 | $4,300,000 |
| 11/05/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #383200315 | $4,300,000 -3.9% / yr |
| 10/23/2013 | Pending CRMLS #OC13184784 | — |
| 10/23/2013 | Pending CLAW #OC13184784MR | — |
| 09/11/2013 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #OC13184784 | $4,899,000 |
| 09/11/2013 | Listed (Active) CLAW #OC13184784MR | $4,899,000 |
| 12/27/2012 | Expired CRMLS #U03073060 | $3,695,000 |
| 10/19/2012 | Sold CRMLS #U12001935 | $4,500,000 |
| 10/19/2012 | Sold CLAW #U12001935MR | $4,500,000 |
| 09/12/2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #339978462 | $4,500,000 -2.7% / yr |
| 09/06/2012 | Pending CLAW #U12001935MR | — |
| 09/06/2012 | Pending CRMLS #U12001935 | — |
| 05/14/2012 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U12001935MR | $5,495,000 |
| 05/14/2012 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U12001935 | $5,495,000 |
| 05/15/2007 | Sold CLAW #U6601205MR | $5,350,000 |
| 05/15/2007 | Sold CRMLS #U6601205 | $5,350,000 |
| 04/12/2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #221202418 | $5,216,500 +11.6% / yr |
| 04/04/2007 | Pending CRMLS #U6601205 | — |
| 04/04/2007 | Pending CLAW #U6601205MR | — |
| 05/04/2006 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U6601205 | $6,499,000 |
| 05/04/2006 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U6601205MR | $6,499,000 |
| 05/28/2004 | Sold CRMLS #U04126932 | $3,800,000 |
| 05/28/2004 | Sold CLAW #U04126932MR | $3,800,000 |
| 05/26/2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #135198428 | $3,800,000 +10.9% / yr |
| 02/23/2004 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U04126932MR | $3,895,000 |
| 02/23/2004 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U04126932 | $3,895,000 |
| 09/07/2003 | Expired CLAW #U03073060MR | — |
| 03/31/2003 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U03073060MR | $3,695,000 |
| 03/31/2003 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U03073060 | $3,695,000 |
| 11/22/2002 | Sold CLAW #U02020628MR | $3,250,000 |
| 11/22/2002 | Sold CRMLS #U02020628 | $3,250,000 |
| 11/20/2002 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #103814621 | $3,250,000 |
| 06/20/2002 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #U01787903MR | — |
| 06/20/2002 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U02020628 | $3,595,000 |
| 06/20/2002 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #U01787903 | $3,950,000 |
| 06/20/2002 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U02020628MR | $3,595,000 |
| 12/12/2001 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #U00716955MR | — |
| 12/12/2001 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U01787903MR | $3,950,000 |
| 12/12/2001 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #U00716955 | $4,999,000 |
| 12/12/2001 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U01787903 | $3,950,000 |
| 11/30/2000 | Listed (Active) CLAW #U00716955MR | $4,999,000 |
| 11/30/2000 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #U00716955 | $4,999,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 311 Kings Road
Taxable Value
Land
$3,595,049Additions
$3,368,465Tax Record
2025
$71,862 ($5,988 / month)Home Facts
Beds
5Baths
5.5Total Finished SqFt
6,944 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
6,944 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
11,900 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
2001Year Renovated
2001County
ORANGEAPN
049-202-18Schools near 311 Kings Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Newport Heights Elementary School PublicK to 6 | ||
Horace Ensign Intermediate School Public7 to 8 | ||
Newport Harbor High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Monte Vista High School Public7 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 311 Kings Road, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | $6,000,000 | 5 | 6 | 6,944 | 11,900 |
$2,580,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,100 | 11,725 | |
$2,950,000 | 5 | 5 | 4,300 | 11,180 | |
$2,300,000 | – | – | – | 15,200 | |
$9,995,000 | 5 | 8 | 6,802 | 11,375 | |
$12,425,000 | 6 | 9 | 6,469 | 7,346 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,726 | 10,752 | |
$3,015,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,730 | 10,952 | |
$13,830,000 | 4 | 8 | 8,926 | 22,500 | |
– | – | – | – | 6,092 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,075 | 8,788 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
– | 2 | 3.5 | 4,379 | 10,240 | |
$8,200,000 | 6 | 8 | 7,567 | 8,890 | |
– | 5 | 4.5 | 4,496 | 9,003 | |
$16,500,000 | 6 | 8 | 8,347 | 17,250 |
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