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242 Colton Street sold on September 6, 2019 for $1,340,000, 3.9% below the $1,395,000 asking price after 24 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
242 Colton Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,249 sq ft
- 2,720 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
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$1,340,000
Subdivision Newport Shores
12 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,420,000
The home
About 242 Colton Street
Must see outstanding Newport Shores mid century modern beach cottage. This single story, open concept home has been completely remodeled down to the studs. With new La Cantina doors that open up to two patios, this beach cottage boasts an incredible feeling of indoor/outdoor living. The inner courtyard offers privacy for relaxed and refined entertaining. Each room has a door that leads to the outside. Kitchen is fully equipped with new stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink. The third bedroom was converted into a large master suite with walk in closet and large master bath. If a three bedroom is desired, the home easily converts back. For your pickiest clients, this home is move in ready with all new pex piping, new electrical as well as new wall insulation. Your clients will love the curb appeal from the new gate to the walls of Modern stone and stylish wood facade. There is also a large two car garage. The community has low HOA dues with amenities including a pool, tennis court and basketball area as well as a club house and park area. Beach close and walking distance to restaurants and shops. Don't miss out on this gem.
Property details for 242 Colton Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Shores neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,249 square feet of living space on a 2,720-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 045-061-28. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP19149890
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,249
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,720
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0624
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $43
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Newport Shores
- Parcel Number
- 04506128
- On Market Date
- 2019-06-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Block Walls, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Mid Century Modern
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio, Tile
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Shores (NEWS)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pets Allowed, Tennis Courts
The record
Property History for 242 Colton Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2019 | Sold | $1,340,000 | |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Sold | $1,150,000 | First Team Estates |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 242 Colton 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. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0264K 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 45 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 060590636032013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 130 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 Shores home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 12
- Median price
- $2,420,000
- Median days on market
- 32
- Median per sq ft
- $1,480
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 Newport Shores sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 Walnut Street | Oct 28, 2026 | $2,395,000 | 1,719 | $1,393 | 111 |
| 331 Walnut Street | Oct 26, 2026 | $2,790,000 | 2,546 | $1,096 | 95 |
| 327 62nd Street | Aug 28, 2026 | $2,445,000 | 1,477 | $1,655 | 168 |
| 258 Walnut | Jun 5, 2026 | $2,325,000 | 1,348 | $1,725 | 54 |
| 468 Prospect Street | Jun 2, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 1,167 | $1,542 | 4 |
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Schools
Schools for 242 Colton Street
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- Elementary
- Newport
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Genille Lauren of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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