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421 38th Street sold on January 29, 2021 for $2,750,000. The details are below for reference.

421 38th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 2,700 sq ft
- Built 1968
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Subdivision Newport Island
The home
About 421 38th Street
Exceptionally rare on the peninsula, this luxuriously upgraded and remodeled duplex on Newport Beach’s exclusive Newport Island offers gorgeous channel views and a grand total of 7 bedrooms and 4 baths. Channel and bay access is just across the street from the prime interior-corner property, where new double French doors introduce a lower residence with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new porcelain woodgrain plank tile flooring, fresh paint, new designer hardware, a new interior laundry space, and complete repiping to the sewer. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths await in a chic setting with a covered patio, and a new Viking refrigerator in the kitchen. Both units are open and bright, with scenic views and fresh sea breezes complementing living areas that showcase elegant fireplaces, remodeled baths, designer kitchens with slab granite countertops, crown molding, upgraded window treatments, and master suites with walk-in closets. Enjoy outdoor relaxation and entertaining on a spacious front patio and a spacious upper terrace, all complemented by classic Cape Cod-inspired architecture. Newport Island Park is just down the block, and miles of beaches, Balboa Island, piers, restaurants, shops and recreation are minutes away.
Property details for 421 38th Street
This home sits in the Newport Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,700 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1968. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-072-18. Highlights include a two-car garage and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- MLS Number
- NP20221769
- Year Built
- 1968
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,831
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.065
- Levels
- Two
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- Parcel Number
- 42307218
- On Market Date
- 2020-10-29
- Zoning
- R-2
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Island (NEWI)
- Community Features
- Water Sports, Marina
The record
Property History for 421 38th Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Sold | $2,750,000 | |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Price reduced | $2,895,000 | From $2,995,000 |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 | |
| Oct 15, 2015 | Sold | $2,300,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 421 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 18 of 18 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 18 of 18. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 18 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635002018, 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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Listed by Christopher Parr of Douglas Elliman Of California,
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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