Sold
1978 Port Chelsea Place sold on June 10, 2016 for $2,800,000, 3.1% below the $2,889,000 asking price after 177 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1978 Port Chelsea Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 4,050 sq ft
- 7,405 sq ft lot
- Built 2002
Own 1978 Port Chelsea Place? Request a free home valuation to see what it is worth today.
$2,800,000
Subdivision Harbor View Homes
33 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,250,000
The home
About 1978 Port Chelsea Place
1978 Port Chelsea Place is where quality design and construction meet. Recently featured in a Newport Beach publication for its architectural significance, the highly acclaimed Craig Hampton and Robert McCarthy collaborated to design this quintessential Cape Cod residence. Situated on a large lot, a unique life style includes 5 bedroom ensuites (one main level), a great room design where the kitchen featuring stainless appliances, office area, breakfast room and family room flow seamlessly, a wrap-around porch accessed through French doors leading from the living room and dining room. the master suite enjoys French doors overlooking a patio and includes a sitting room and spa like master bath with his and her closets. All of this plus 3 fireplaces, 3 car garage, inside laundry, high ceilings, extensive mill work, recessed lighting, a soaring two story foyer with winding staircase, surround sound and a grassy back yard complete with fireplace and BBQ. All this plus more awaits you to enjoy the "Port Streets", recognized as the best Newport Beach community.
Property details for 1978 Port Chelsea Place
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Harbor View Homes neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,050 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 458-203-21. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, new construction, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP16082802
- Year Built
- 2002
- Builder
- Robert McCarthy
- Builder Model
- Cape Cod
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,050
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,405
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $100
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 45820321
- On Market Date
- 2016-04-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Sound, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Rooftop, Stone, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Pool Features
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Harbor View Homes (HVHM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1978 Port Chelsea Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2016 | Sold | $2,800,000 | |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Relisted | $2,889,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1978 Port Chelsea Place
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 06059C0401J effective December 3, 2009. 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. 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 18 of 18 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 18 of 18. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 18 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626583011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (Blink, 4 Level 2 ports). 416 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
Next steps
Looking for something similar
1978 Port Chelsea Place is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Newport Beach regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.
Selling near 1978 Port Chelsea Place
Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current Harbor View Homes sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 700 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.
The neighborhood
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.
Harbor View Homes home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 33
- Median price
- $5,250,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $1,789
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 Harbor View Homes sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Port Trinity Place | Oct 16, 2026 | $4,025,000 | 1,488 | $2,705 | 0 |
| 1976 Port Cardigan Place | Oct 13, 2026 | $5,695,000 | 3,467 | $1,643 | 17 |
| 1998 Port Edward Circle | Oct 9, 2026 | $6,495,000 | 5,435 | $1,195 | 69 |
| 1844 Newport Hills E | Sep 11, 2026 | $4,450,000 | 1,714 | $2,596 | 10 |
| 1753 Port Manleigh | Aug 31, 2026 | $6,468,000 | 4,240 | $1,525 | 37 |
See 4 homes for sale in Harbor View Homes Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 1978 Port Chelsea Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
Living in Newport Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Nearby listings
Similar Homes for Sale in Newport Beach
$2,875,000
3Beds3Baths2,052SqFt
4281 Uptown Newport Drive 4Newport Beach, CA 92660Parkhouse Residences
Newport BeachSee every home for sale in Newport BeachNearby sales
Recently Sold Near 1978 Port Chelsea Place
Just listed
Newest Newport Beach Homes for Sale
Explore
Explore Newport Beach Real Estate
See every home for sale in Newport Beach, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 1978 Port Chelsea Place? Talk to Realatrends.
- Newport Beach Homes for Sale
- Harbor View Homes Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach 92660 Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach Single-Family Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach Homes with Pools for Sale
- Corona del Mar
- Newport Coast
- Balboa Peninsula & Island
- Newport Beach Waterfront Homes
- Newport Beach vs Newport Coast
- Beaches in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Schools
- Newport Beach Selling a Home in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Buying a Home in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Open Houses
- Orange County Real Estate
Explore Orange County
Browse Homes by City
Listing alerts
Be first to see new Newport Beach listings
What criteria are you looking for?
New Newport Beach homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.
You are all set.
Listed by Patty Lance of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. The display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.