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3901 Marcus Avenue sold on September 1, 2022 for $4,200,000, 6.7% below the $4,500,000 asking price after 253 days on the market; it was first listed at $6,500,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
3901 Marcus Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,970 sq ft
- 2,860 sq ft lot
- Built 1972
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$4,200,000
Subdivision Newport Island
The home
About 3901 Marcus Avenue
The least expensive bay front home with a dock in Newport Beach.
Discover Newport Island!
Channel front single family home bordering Newport Island Park.
Surfers delight! Just four blocks to some of Newport's best surfs spots!
Large Southwest facing patio and private boat dock.
Spacious living room with fireplace as well as separate dining room off of the kitchen.
Superb floor plan with four bedrooms including the Master Suite facing the water and four and one-half baths.
Two stairways. Dedicated office area. Separate family room.
Large two car garage with direct access to interior.
Newport Island is so convenient: short walk to the beach, grocery shopping and dining.
Quick hop up Superior Avenue and you are on the 55 freeway.
Quiet island living and super friendly neighbors.
This is the least expensive waterfront home in Newport Harbor with a private boat dock.
Welcome home!
Property details for 3901 Marcus Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,970 square feet of living space on a 2,860-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-076-07. Highlights include water and city lights views, canal frontage, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP21254606
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,970
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,860
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0657
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canal, City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Water
- Parcel Number
- 42307607
- On Market Date
- 2021-11-24
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Multiple Staircases, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
- Flooring
- Carpet, See Remarks
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Stained Glass, Skylights, Shutters
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip, Dock
- Roof
- Clay, Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Level, Near Park, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Island (NEWI)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 3901 Marcus Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sold | $4,200,000 | |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 9, 2022 | Price reduced | $4,500,000 | From $5,000,000 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 29, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 20, 2022 | Price reduced | $5,000,000 | From $5,500,000 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Price reduced | $5,500,000 | From $5,900,000 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Price reduced | $5,900,000 | From $6,500,000 |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3901 Marcus 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 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 7 of 7 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 7 of 7.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635002007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 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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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.
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- Median price
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- Median days on market
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- Median per sq ft
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Schools for 3901 Marcus Avenue
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- Elementary
- Newport
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listing information updated Sep 1, 2022 at 11:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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