2004 E Ocean Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92661
2
Bed
2
Bath
1,187Sqft
2,625Sqft(Lot)
Known as the “Happy House” by neighbors who have long admired its unmistakable charm, 2004 E Ocean Boulevard is a true piece of Peninsula Point history. Designed by Don Phillips, the local legend credited with bringing the frozen banana to Newport Beach, this beloved cottage has a place in the story of the Peninsula that goes well beyond its impossibly charming facade. Phillips’ frozen-banana legacy became part of Newport folklore—and ultimately helped inspire the fictional banana-stand world of Arrested Development. Today, that history lives beautifully alongside a remarkably thoughtful designer renovation. The home’s original soul was carefully preserved—from its distinctive diamond windows to its whimsical cupola—while every other detail was elevated with intricate millwork, natural sto
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- 09/27 4 PM-7 PM
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Roofing Information
Composition, ShingleFlooring Information
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Interior Features
BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, DryBar, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, RecessedLighting, AllBedroomsDown, BedroomOnMainLevel, MainLevelPrimary, PrimarySuiteRoof: Composition, ShingleAppliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, GasRange, Refrigerator, RangeHood, TanklessWaterHeater, WaterToRefrigerator, WaterPurifier, Dryer, WasherLaundry Features: Inside, InGarage -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir
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Building Information
Year Built: 1952Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodSidingStories: 1Patio And Porch Features: Deck, FrontPorchPool Features: NonePrivate Pool: NoWater front Features: OceanSideOfHighwayView: Neighborhood
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 2625 Lot Size Acres: 0.0603 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 2,625 Lot Description: RectangularLotProperty Information
Subdivision: Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP) Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 74
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $4195000Cash, CashToNewLoan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 04826129 Tax Lot: 2 Tax Block: G
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Parking Information
Parking Total: 2 DoorMulti, Garage, OversizedGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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School Information
Elementary School: Newport Junior High School: Ensign Senior High School: Newport Harbor -
Utility Information
CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterConnected -
Location Information
Direction: Near the corner of Ocean Boulevard and L Street. WaterSource: Public Security Features: CarbonMonoxideDetectors,SmokeDetectors
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2258 Channel Road, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $21,500,000 | 7 | 7 | 8,433 | 6,000 Sq. Ft |
| 503 J, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $8,495,000 | 4 | 6 | 3,577 | 3,000 Sq. Ft |
| 1703 Plaza Del Sur, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $909,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,117 | 2,522 Sq. Ft |
| 1717 E Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $8,349,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,118 | 2,450 Sq. Ft |
| 1706 E Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $4,450,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,366 | 2,625 Sq. Ft |
| 1617 E Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $5,350,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,078 | 3,080 Sq. Ft |
| 1508 E Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $6,995,000 | 4 | 6 | 3,316 | 2,700 Sq. Ft |
| 1554 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $13,500,000 | 5 | 6 | 3,649 | 3,280 Sq. Ft |
| 1416 E Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | $8,980,000 | 5 | 6 | 3,349 | 2,700 Sq. Ft |
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