Sold
512 38th Street sold on September 30, 2015 for $2,799,000, at the asking price after 34 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,799,000. The details are below for reference.
512 38th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,375 sq ft
- 3,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1980
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$2,799,000
Subdivision Newport Island
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP20026207 (Sold).
The home
About 512 38th Street
Ideally situated on quaint Newport Island, this charming five bedroom bayfront home with a private dock has water views from both the front and back of the house. The living/dining room looks onto the bay front brick patio and is open to the cheery kitchen with a breakfast bar and built in grill. Two bedrooms, two baths and a full laundry room are on the main level, with direct access to the two car garage and small carport. The second floor features a roomy master suite with an extra large private deck and two more bedrooms, including a spacious room with beamed ceilings, a private balcony and bay view currently used as an office. Dock will hold up to a 30 foot boat. Original house built in 1941 according to public records. Completely remodeled in 1980, the home has been lovingly maintained by long term owners and is ready for a new look!
Newport Island is one of Newport's hidden gems, with it's own quiet bayfront park and just a short stroll to great surfing, miles of sandy beaches, restaurants, shopping and entertainment and a few short blocks to Pacific Coast Highway.
Property details for 512 38th Street
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,375 square feet of living space on a 3,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1980. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-065-04. Highlights include bay and city lights views, bay frontage, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG15173461
- Year Built
- 1980
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,375
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.069
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Water
- Parcel Number
- 42306504
- On Market Date
- 2015-07-30
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Tile Counters, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Disposal
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Heating
- Central, See Remarks
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip, Dock
- Construction
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Paved, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Building Permit
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Island (NEWI)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Playground
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 512 38th Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2020 | Sold | $3,025,000 | Viking Real Estate and Inv. |
| Sep 30, 2015 | Sold | $2,799,000 | |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 512 38th Street
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0381K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Inside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 41 of 45 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 45 of 45. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 45 of 45.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635002010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 114 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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About Newport Beach
Set along the Pacific in Orange County, Newport Beach surrounds Newport Harbor, where Balboa Island, Lido Isle, and the Balboa Peninsula frame one of California's largest recreational harbors. The city stretches from the Balboa and Newport piers to Corona del Mar and Fashion Island, within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 460
- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,610
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 512 38th Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Victoria Lee of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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