1511 Santiago Drive

Property Overview
Welcome to 1511 Santiago Drive-Nestled on an expansive 12,960 sq ft corner lot in the highly coveted Dover Shores/Baycrest community. This stunning 4,403 sq ft Spanish hacienda-style estate offers a rare single-story, resort-inspired lifestyle reminiscent of the iconic La Quinta Resort. Designed for both comfort living and entertaining, the main residence features four bedrooms and three and a half baths, along with a dedicated gym with its own private entrance. A versatile bedroom/bonus room/living suite with a full bathroom, steam shower, and air conditioning sits above the 2-car garage. It is ideal for guests, extended family, or a private office and is accessed via a separate stairway. The heart of the home is the chef-inspired kitchen, overlooking the serene backyard and pool, complete with striking water and fire features. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with premium appliances, including a Thermador range, a 36” Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 36” Sub-Zero freezer, a Viking six-burner cooktop with griddle, and two Miele dishwashers. Beautiful upgrades throughout enhance both style and functionality. Home also features an elegant laundry room with one washer and two dryers. Beautiful wrought-iron perimeter fencing and a custom motorized rolling gate further enhance the estate, providing heightened privacy, security, and exclusivity. The resort-style backyard is an entertainer’s dream, featuring a stunning pool, a covered cabana with an entertainment area and fireplace, an outdoor BBQ, a convenient poolside cabana bathroom, and a half-court basketball court—creating the ultimate setting for relaxation, recreation, and unforgettable gatherings. This exceptional property seamlessly blends timeless Spanish charm with modern luxury in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods, with the renowned Mariner’s Elementary a quick walk down the street. The listing agent is an owner/seller and a licensed real estate broker.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1966
- Living area
- 4,403 sq ft
- Lot size
- 12,960 sq ft
- Parking
- 2 spaces
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Stories
- 1.0
- Days on market
- 12
- MLS status
- Active
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Built In Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Crown Molding
- Dry Bar
- Coffered Ceilings
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Eat In Kitchen
- In Law Floorplan
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Stone Counters
- Recessed Lighting
- Storage
- Unfurnished
- Bar
- All Bedrooms Down
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Entrance Foyer
- Jack And Jill Bath
- Main Level Primary
Appliances
- Six Burner Stove
- Built In Range
- Barbecue
- Convection Oven
- Double Oven
- Dishwasher
- Energy Star Qualified Appliances
- Energy Star Qualified Water Heater
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Electric Water Heater
- Freezer
- Gas Cooktop
- Disposal
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Gas Water Heater
- High Efficiency Water Heater
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Parking
- Door Multi
- Driveway Level
- Driveway
- Electric Gate
- Garage Faces Front
- Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Gated
- Private
- One Space
Pool
- Gas Heat
- Heated
- In Ground
- Permits
- Private
- See Remarks
Lot
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Back Yard
- Corner Lot
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers
- Front Yard
- Sprinklers In Rear
- Sprinklers In Front
- Lawn
- Sprinkler System
- Street Level
Exterior
- Barbecue
- Lighting
- Rain Gutters
- Sport Court
Security
- Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire Detection System
- Security Gate
- Smoke Detectors
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- Subdivision
- Baycrest South (BCSO)
- Private pool
- Yes
Schools
- Elementary school
- Mariners
- Middle school
- Ensign
- High school
- Newport Harbor
Utilities
- Heating
- Central,Electric,EnergyStarQualifiedEquipment,ForcedAir,Fireplaces,Zoned
- Cooling
- CentralAir,HighEfficiency,Zoned
- Electric
- Volts220InGarage,Volts220InKitchen,Volts220InLaundry,Volts220ForSpa
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- PublicSewer
Location & Neighborhood
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