Sold
5301 River Avenue sold on August 3, 2021 for $3,760,000, 0.9% below the $3,795,000 asking price after 20 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
5301 River Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,758 sq ft
- 2,340 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$3,760,000
Subdivision West Newport Beach
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,225,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP24049206 (Sold).
The home
About 5301 River Avenue
Experience the very best of luxury beach living just yards from the sand. Situated on an oversized corner lot within the quiet coastal enclave of West Newport Beach, this seaside retreat delivers approximately 2,758 square feet of refined living. A quintessential Dutch door entry introduces opulent living spaces abound with high ceilings and custom-fitted finishes throughout. Wide plank white oak floors, wood beamed cathedral ceilings, an abundance of French doors, and wood-framed double-hung windows (most with custom motorized shades), produce a refined coastal aesthetic equal in form and function. Designed to satisfy contemporary tastes, the fully equipped gourmet chef's kitchen features waterfall-edge quartz countertops, built-in Sub-Zero glass-door refrigerator, GE Monogram 6-burner range with grill and double ovens, dishwasher, and a sleek under-counter built-in wine cooler. Completing the main level is a gleaming full bath ideal for guests or sandy beach-goers alike and a stone patio accented by lighting and landscaping. An ascent one level reveals four gracious bedrooms including the primary suite with a deluxe spa bath boasting a drop-in infinity air bathtub, dual sinks, and globally-sourced marble finishes. Crowning the estate atop a sweeping wrought-iron wood staircase is the versatile bonus room that opens to a spacious split-level deck perfect for alfresco entertaining with a backdrop of sparkling ocean and city light vistas. Furthering the allure of the abode are three gas fireplaces, built-in audio available with Sonos, Eero WiFi system, quiet and energy efficient Fujitsu mini split units, slate roof, two-car garage with epoxy flooring, and an optional third parking space. Perfectly appointed just moments to picturesque beaches, verdant parks, world-class shopping, and dining, 5301 River Avenue offers amenities that take inspired beach living to new heights.
Property details for 5301 River Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the West Newport Beach neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,758 square feet of living space on a 2,340-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 424-502-06. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a turnkey home, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP21108512
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,758
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,340
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0537
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 42450206
- On Market Date
- 2021-06-16
- Zoning
- R2
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- See Remarks
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Skylights
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Slate
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Rooftop, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Private, One Space
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- West Newport Beach (WSNB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 5301 River Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | Sold | $3,995,000 | Arbor Real Estate |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Sold | $3,760,000 | |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Listed for sale | $3,795,000 | |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Sold | $3,250,000 | Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 5301 River Avenue
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 06059C0377K 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 12 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 12 of 12. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 12 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635006040, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (Blink, 4 Level 2 ports). 112 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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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.
West Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $6,225,000
- Median days on market
- 10
- Median per sq ft
- $3,056
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 40th Street | Oct 1, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 720 | $3,056 | 0 |
| 207 43rd Street | Sep 21, 2026 | $6,750,000 | 3,130 | $2,157 | 5 |
| 115 41st Street | Sep 10, 2026 | $6,225,000 | 2,900 | $2,147 | 21 |
| 4807 Seashore Drive | Aug 11, 2026 | $12,345,000 | 3,100 | $3,982 | 4 |
| 6910 W Oceanfront | Jul 7, 2026 | $8,000,000 | 2,668 | $2,999 | 32 |
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Schools for 5301 River Avenue
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- Elementary
- Newport
- Middle
- Horace Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Aug 3, 2021 at 11:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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