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938 W Oceanfront sold on February 16, 2022 for $8,000,000, 11.1% below the $8,995,000 asking price after 99 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
938 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,115 sq ft
- 4,100 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
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$8,000,000
The home
About 938 W Oceanfront
A tranquil and private oasis at the beach. Sophisticated, organic contemporary oceanfront home positioned on an incomparable and highly coveted 40'W x 103'D lot along the Balboa Peninsula strand. With a resplendent backyard garden complete with an in-ground spa, patio dining area and built-in barbecue, a home with extraordinary private outdoor space such as this is seldom available. Clean lines and sweeping ocean and Catalina views underscore the great-room concept living and dining areas. Professional-grade appliances and European-style custom cabinetry highlight the gourmet kitchen with french doors that lead to the rear terrace and yard entertaining spaces. Koa wood floors, doors, and trim accents add an element of warmth and refinement throughout the home. A generously proportioned, ocean view, primary retreat is bathed in sounds from the sea and has an adjacent en-suite spa bath with dual vanity, jetted soaking tub and steam room shower. Two guest room accommodations, an office/study, and two additional baths complete the interior layout. Additional appointments include central air conditioning, a whole house security system and parking for four cars. 938 West Oceanfront represents an outstanding opportunity to enjoy oceanfront living while still celebrating the privacy afforded by your own garden and yard. The property also boasts an array of expansion possibilities, with approximately 5,000 SFT of living space being achievable on a lot of this size.
Property details for 938 W Oceanfront
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,115 square feet of living space on a 4,100-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-281-22. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a private spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP21214441
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,115
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0941
- Levels
- Two, Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 04728122
- On Market Date
- 2021-09-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Great Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Brick Driveway
- Lot Features
- Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Open, Patio, See Remarks, Terrace
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Guest, Garage Faces Rear, See Remarks, Side By Side
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Fishing, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Water Sports
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
The record
Property History for 938 W Oceanfront
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | Sold | $8,000,000 | |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Listed for sale | $8,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 938 W Oceanfront
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 10 of 11 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 11 of 11. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 11.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628004022, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 156 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 Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 462
- Median price
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
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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Schools
Schools for 938 W Oceanfront
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Newport
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Tara Foster Shapiro of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Sep 13, 2022 at 1:44 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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