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$ 4,195,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,187 SqFt

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$ 4,195,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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2 Beds

2 Baths

1,187 SqFt

Open House

Fri Sep 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sun Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,187 sqft

Price per Sqft $3,534

Subdivision Balboa Peninsula Point (Blpp)

MLS Listing ID NP26204802

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1952

Lot Size 2,626 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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 stone, custom cabinetry, Warren Christopher wide-plank flooring, a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Shade Store window coverings, beautifully appointed baths, and a new roof. The result is a two-bedroom, two bath, single-level beach cottage that feels both polished and wonderfully personal. Every inch has been considered, and every square foot is exceptionally livable—proof that a smaller home can have an extraordinary presence. Positioned on the sunny side of Ocean Boulevard, just two homes from the sand and iconic L Street beach, the location is prime Peninsula Point. The Wedge is steps away, and the legendary swells can be heard year round. Residents also have the option to join the Peninsula Point HOA's bayfront lounge, barbecue area, vessel launch, and optional security patrol. A little piece of Newport history, lovingly preserved and impeccably reimagined, the “Happy House” is as rare as it is charming—and perhaps one of the sweetest beach cottages anywhere on the Peninsula. Grab a frozen banana and welcome yourself home to 2004 E Ocean Boulevard.

Location

State CA

County Orange

Area Np - Balboa Peninsula

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Inside, In Garage

Exterior

Parking Features Door-Multi, Garage, Oversized

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Fence Block, Vinyl

Pool None

Community Features Curbs, Street Lights

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Waterfront Description Ocean Side Of Highway

View Y/N Yes

View Neighborhood

Roof Type Composition,Shingle

Porch Deck, Front Porch

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot

Dwelling Type House

Story 1

Entry Level One

Foundation Raised

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories One

New Construction No

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey

Schools

Elementary Schools Newport

Middle Schools Ensign

High Schools Newport Harbor

School District Newport Mesa Unified

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 04826129

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Jessica Bailey Compass 949-315-1529, DRE #01990301

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+1(949) 500-6274

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United States

2004 E Ocean BLVD Newport Beach, CA 92661