Sold
3 Shell Beach sold on August 4, 2016 for $10,500,000, 18.6% below the $12,900,000 asking price after 474 days on the market; it was first listed at $13,500,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
3 Shell Beach, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 6 beds
- 8 baths
- 9,200 sq ft
- 0.46-acre lot
- Built 2015
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$10,500,000
Subdivision Crystal Cove Estate Collection
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $28,750,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC19281429 (Sold).
The home
About 3 Shell Beach
This glorious, never lived-in estate graces a large, nearly half acre lot in the highly exclusive guard-gated community of Crystal Cove, and revels in panoramic ocean, coastline, and city lights views from its romantic hillside setting. Exquisite Italian architecture draws you in immediately to this 9,000+ square foot estate, which is comprised of five bedroom suites plus a separate one bedroom Casita, a formal great room which opens to the spectacular veranda with its curved arches, fluted columns, and unparalleled views of the Pacific, a magnificent chef’s kitchen, separate family room and formal study. The upper level houses the bedroom suites with ocean view terraces, as well as a private tower room. Catering to the wine enthusiasts and entertainers, the lower level, which is accessed by a wide staircase and formal entry foyer, has a spectacular wine tasting room and a generously sized butler's kitchen. The extensive, private grounds encompass a refreshing pool and separate spa with ornate tile detail. A gated motor-court and garaging for four cars completes this magnificent home.
Property details for 3 Shell Beach
This 6-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Crystal Cove Estate Collection neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 9,200 square feet of living space on a 0.46-acre lot. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 477-261-40. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and a community spa, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, central air, and new construction.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15068504
- Year Built
- 2015
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 9,200
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 19,940
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.458
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $903
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 47726140
- On Market Date
- 2015-04-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Sunken Living Room, Wired For Sound, French Doors Atrium Doors, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Carpet, See Remarks, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, See Remarks, Upper Level
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Wood Frames
- Doors
- Atrium Doors, French Doors, Insulated Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Roof
- Barrel
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio, See Remarks
- Parking
- Garage, Gated, Paved
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground, See Remarks
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Underground Utilities
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Crystal Cove Estate Collection (CCEC)
- Community Features
- Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 3 Shell Beach
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Sold | $10,500,000 | Luxe Real Estate |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Sold | $10,500,000 | |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Listed for sale | $13,500,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3 Shell Beach
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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0404K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna 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, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 43 of 43 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 43 of 43. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 15 of 43.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626431000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 15 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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The neighborhood
About Newport Coast
Master-planned by the Irvine Company in the 1990s, Newport Coast climbs the San Joaquin Hills along Newport Coast Drive within the City of Newport Beach, set above Crystal Cove State Park and its historic beach cottages. The community takes in the Pelican Hill enclaves and resort, and falls within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Crystal Cove Estate Collection home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $28,750,000
- Median days on market
- 34
- Median per sq ft
- $2,553
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Crystal Cove Estate Collection sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clear Water | Aug 3, 2026 | $38,900,000 | 12,347 | $3,151 | 169 |
| 11 Coral Ridge | Jul 20, 2026 | $25,700,000 | 9,906 | $2,594 | 0 |
| 17 High Water | Jun 8, 2026 | $38,000,000 | 12,500 | $3,040 | 43 |
| 9 Clear Water | Mar 30, 2026 | $26,000,000 | 11,888 | $2,187 | 2 |
| 3 Coral Cay | Mar 11, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,982 | $2,511 | 25 |
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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