PRICE REDUCED $200K!! 608 St. James Place presents an exceptional opportunity to own a move-in ready home in the highly sought after Cliff Haven neighborhood, one of Newport Beach's most coveted areas.  Situated on a quiet loop street, the property features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and spans over 3,500 square feet on a generous 9,000+ square foot hillside lot. Positioned on an elevated site, the home enjoys tremendous views of Fashion Island, Saddleback Mountain and the Castaways, with the potential to capture even more vistas through future expansion or redevelopment.  The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers generous living spaces, including a separate living room and a spacious kitchen that flows seamlessly into the dining area before opening to a welcoming bar and family room, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. The entry level draws you into an oversized picture window highlighting the tremendous views and features two bedrooms connected by a bathroom, a convenient powder room and a private view deck. The lower level offers three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and multiple outdoor living areas that create inviting spaces to relax, entertain and enjoy the peaceful hillside setting. One or more of the secondary bedrooms can easily serve as a home office, gym, or flexible living space.  The lot's orientation and setting provide an exceptional foundation for maximizing natural light, privacy and view corridors. Just moments from the shops and restaurants of 17th Street, the Castaways trails, Newport Harbor, world-class beaches, Fashion Island and Balboa Island, the location offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with unmatched convenience. This premier Cliff Haven property presents a rare opportunity to own in one of Newport Beach's most desirable coastal communities.