Stephen Walsh

Stephen Walsh

Licensed Real Estate Agent at Compass
CA: 02075027
  •   5   (39 reviews)

Stephen's sales performance at a glance

See how Stephen has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

12
Reviews
10
Properties for sale
15
Sold properties
$3.9m
Average sale price
$49.5m
Total sales value

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About Stephen

Stephen Walsh is a Newport Beach real estate advisor and Managing Partner of Private Client Group OC at Compass, representing buyers, sellers, investors, and residential developers throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County. Known for a strategic, analytical approach to real estate, Stephen advises clients on far more than simply buying or selling a property. His work often begins well before a home reaches the market—evaluating value, identifying which improvements will generate a meaningful return, coordinating contractors and staging, developing the right pricing and marketing strategy, and positioning the property to achieve the strongest possible outcome. That approach has made Stephen a trusted advisor to homeowners, executives, entrepreneurs, investors and developers navigating significant real estate decisions. Clients consistently describe him as knowledgeable, responsive, direct, ethical and highly effective in negotiations, with an ability to make complicated transactions feel organized and manageable. Stephen has particular expertise in preparing and repositioning homes for sale. His background in real estate investment and luxury property renovation allows him to look at a home from both a market and investment perspective—helping sellers determine what to improve, what not to improve, and where capital is most likely to translate into additional value. Buyers benefit from the same perspective when evaluating a property's condition, potential and long-term value. His transactions have included everything from discreet off-market sales and highly competitive purchases to complex transactions involving multiple properties, extensive preparation, relocation, estate circumstances and properties that had previously struggled to sell. Clients frequently point to Stephen's ability to combine detailed market analysis with strong instincts and practical execution. His team coordinates the many moving pieces around a transaction, while Stephen remains closely involved in strategy, negotiation and the important decisions throughout the process. For Stephen, the objective is not simply to complete a transaction. It is to give clients the information, perspective and confidence they need to make the right decision—and then execute that decision exceptionally well. Stephen Walsh serves Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and select communities throughout coastal Orange County.

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Stephen's reviews

  5  
Stephen has 39 reviewsacross 25 different locations, showing 6.
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Stephen's qualities as told by our client reviews: pleasant, friendly, clear communication, great negotiation, supportive, responsive, local expert.
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Buyer review
Excellent Service
11 days ago
Excellent Service

Stephen and Pat were extremely helpful and patient during my first time home buying experience. They guided me through every step on my journey and never pressured me into any buys just to make a sell. They’re truly professional and I would go with them again 10 times out of 10. I’d recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home whether it’s their first or not.

Buyer review
Excellent service and a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!
28 days ago
Excellent service and a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

I had a great experience working with Steve and his extensive team throughout the entire process of purchasing my new property. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly helpful from the initial search through closing. They made what can be a stressful process feel much easier and were always available to answer questions and provide guidance when needed. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a property.

Seller review
Steve was excellent, professional, very knowledgeable, responsive and very enjoyable to work with.
29 days ago
Steve was excellent, professional, very knowledgeable, responsive and very enjoyable to work with.

Steve was extremely knowledgeable. Knew the market. He prepared a very detailed market analysis so I was aware of the potential offers I would receive. Their marketing and follow up was excellent. Steve and his team followed up with every potential buyer and kept me informed. They ended up bringing me a great, very clean offer and made the closing painless. I couldn’t have been happier.

Seller review
Excellent!  Wonderful communication, great strategist, super collaborator, incredibly knowledgeable
about 1 month ago
Excellent! Wonderful communication, great strategist, super collaborator, incredibly knowledgeable

He was extremely helpful in developing a strategy on what to update and not to get the best return on the investment. Super knowledgeable about the area, great research, awesome team behind him too. So polite yet direct and an incredible negotiator. I would use him again in a heartbeat! You will be so happy if you choose him as your agent!

Seller review
Steve and his team are first class. Responsive, reliable, professional and considerate
about 1 month ago
Steve and his team are first class. Responsive, reliable, professional and considerate

We were in our beautiful house for almost 15 years. We had so many wonderful memories raising our four sons there and so the decision to sell was incredibly emotional and difficult for the whole family. Steve and his team handled the situation with compassion, understanding, patience, flexibility and their advice was spot on. This can be such a stressful thing to go through but Steve and Rob and the rest of their team really went above and beyond and were with us every step of the way. Its just a small thing but right at the end before our final walk through I had forgotten to remove a bunch of old items around the side of the house and rather than just tell me that it had to be dealt with, Steve arranged for it to be hauled that same day at his expense. Its meant so much to us as we were just exhausted and he recognized that and handled it. They were dead accurate on where they thought the house would trade and when we wanted to price it higher, they didn’t fight us on it but let us put it out there privately to see if we could attract any motivated buyers first. We ended up selling very close to the price they guided us to at the beginning that was backed up by comp and market analysis that they had presented to us in a very professional and well thought out presentation. Could not recommend Steve Walsh and his team high enough and we were lucky to have them on our side of the table.

Seller review
Professional, knowledgeable, and effective
about 1 month ago
Professional, knowledgeable, and effective

My family has worked with Stephen in the past and more recently he handled the sale of my family's vacation home. Once again, from start to finish Stephen was an exemplary professional. He had great knowledge, communicated effectively, and helped us get the best deal possible. Beyond himself he has a great team that works with him. The whole deal from start to finish was handled perfectly.

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Stephen's properties

Stephen has 10 properties for sale and sold 15 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$1,950,000
8522 Boise Drive
Huntington Beach CA 92646
4
3
6
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass
For Sale
$3,295,000
21845 Ticonderoga Ln
Lake Forest CA 92630
3
3
4
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass
SoldAug 19, 2026
$2,055,000
3305 Clay Street
Newport Beach CA 92663
3
3
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of Serhant California, Inc and Compass
SoldAug 11, 2026
$4,250,000
16751 Coral Cay Ln
Huntington Beach CA 92649
5
5
7
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass
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Stephen's sold properties

Stephen has sold 15 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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3305 Clay Street, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
3305 Clay Street
Newport Beach CA 92663
3
3
2
Condo$2,055,000Aug 19, 2026
16751 Coral Cay Ln, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649
16751 Coral Cay Ln
Huntington Beach CA 92649
5
5
7
Single-Family$4,250,000Aug 11, 2026
79 Harmonious Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270
79 Harmonious Drive
Rancho Mirage CA 92270
4
5
4
Single-Family$2,920,125Aug 5, 2026
3415 Nutmeg Circle, Riverside, CA, 92503
3415 Nutmeg Circle
Riverside CA 92503
3
2
2
Single-Family$740,000Jul 15, 2026

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