Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,300 sqft

2278 Channel Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92661

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$2,364/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The perfect seaside paradise ideally located on the world class Peninsula Point, this LUXURY BAY FRONT home exemplifies the enviable coastal lifestyle with its warm contemporary design and sweeping channel, ocean and CDM cliff-cape views, being the ONLY Bayfront which ALSO has a view of THE WEDGE waves & home to the hottest surf spot in the USA. Enter through a private courtyard as the soothing sound of the garden waterfall welcomes you to the 2-story atrium. The entryway is adorned w/20 FT CEILINGS...The perfect seaside paradise ideally located on the world class Peninsula Point, this LUXURY BAY FRONT home exemplifies the enviable coastal lifestyle with its warm contemporary design and sweeping channel, ocean and CDM cliff-cape views, being the ONLY Bayfront which ALSO has a view of THE WEDGE waves & home to the hottest surf spot in the USA. Enter through a private courtyard as the soothing sound of the garden waterfall welcomes you to the 2-story atrium. The entryway is adorned w/20 FT CEILINGS with natural light flowing seamlessly to the main floor, with bay views from every nook of relaxation thanks to the glass bay wall. The kitchen features sleek modern cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances, and a casual breakfast bar. A main floor office can double as a bedroom. A sunken living room looks out onto the bay front patio, where an oversized spa & waterfall accompany a private dock for your Duffy or vessel. A roughly 20-foot indoor water-feature and aquarium top-off the nautical living space, while the modern staircase whisks you upstairs, where you'll find 3 ensuite bedrooms. The luxurious master will ensure a restful night's sleep w/dual fireplace, soaking tub & large walk-in closet, while a coffee/wet bar & private waterfront balcony w/bay views await you for relaxing. Ideal for entertaining the 1200 sq.ft. rooftop deck features panoramic water views of the Wedge beach, bay and coastline. A built-in BBQ are the cherry on top for your endless summer gatherings.
  • Listed by: Lisa Helou DRE #00624164 Brokerage DRE #00616212 • Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Listed by: Giovanne Helou DRE #02068352 Brokerage DRE #00616212 • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 04/09/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: OC20149863
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Avg days on market

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lisa Helou, DRE #00624164; Coldwell Banker Realty, Giovanne Helou, DRE #02068352

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, James Longley, DRE #01194394; Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Shannon Mahoney, DRE #01961135

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Property Information for 2278 Channel Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom Built, Modern
  • View: Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Total Units: 1.0
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 3300
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 048-293-11
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Subdivision Name: Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 04829311
  • Area: Balboa Peninsula (NP)
  • High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
  • Directions: Balboa Blvd turns into Channel Rd where the house is the sixth bay-front property from the Wedge beach.

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,500 SF

Income / Expense / Tax Details

Income Details
  • Financing: Cash to New Loan
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: P
  • Tax Tract Number: 518
  • Tax Census Tract: 628.00
  • Tax Lot: 6

Community / Development

Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Watersports, Street Lights

Property / Structure Info

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Oven, Barbecue
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Bar, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings, Wet Bar
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, In Living Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, FP in Master BR, Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://vimeo.com/451309218
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/451309765
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Custom Covering
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Security System
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Dock Private
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Privacy
  • Fencing: Block, Privacy
  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • View Description: Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
  • Waterfront Features: Bay Front, Navigable Water, Seawall
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Covered, Stone/Tile, Patio, Roof Top
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Roof Top, Stone
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Boat, Direct Entrance, Garage
  • Parking Non-Garage: Boat
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Direct Garage Access, Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Balboa Peninsula Point
  • Builders Tract Code: Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom Built, Modern
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 2278 Channel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2021

Sold

CLAW #OC20149863MR

$7,800,000—
Apr 9, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #OC20149863

$7,800,000—
Apr 9, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #OC20149863

$7,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2021

Sold

CLAW #OC20149863MR

$7,800,000
04/09/2021

Sold

CRMLS #OC20149863

$7,800,000
04/09/2021

Sold

SDMLS #OC20149863

$7,800,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2278 Channel Road

Taxable Value

Land

$7,893,618

Additions

$718,211
Total$8,611,829

Tax Record

2025

$88,793 ($7,399 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

3,322 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,322 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

3,500 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2003

Year Renovated

2003

County

ORANGE

APN

048-293-11

Schools near 2278 Channel Road

This home is within Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2278 Channel Road, Newport Beach, CA 92661
$7,800,000
4
3,300
3,500
$5,200,000
4
3,474
3,500
$3,900,000
4
3,677
3,500
$8,700,000
–
–
–
3,500
$8,700,000
–
–
–
3,500
$462,000
4
3.5
3,027
3,500

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lisa Helou, DRE #00624164; Coldwell Banker Realty, Giovanne Helou, DRE #02068352

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