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Listed by Jessica Bailey • Compass

$4,195,000

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2 Beds

2 Baths

1,187 SqFt

New

2004 East Ocean Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92661

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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

MLS Listing ID NP-26204802

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1952

Lot Size 2,625 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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

Interior

Interior Features Built-In Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Built-In Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room

Laundry Dryer Included, In Garage, Inside, Washer Included

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Community Features Curbs, Street Lights

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

View Y/N Yes

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot

Sewer Public Sewer

Schools

Elementary Schools Newport

Middle Schools Ensign

High Schools Newport Harbor

Others

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2004 East Ocean Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92661

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