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1978 Port Nelson Place sold on September 2, 2022 for $3,625,000, 0.7% below the $3,649,000 asking price after 37 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1978 Port Nelson Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,480 sq ft
- 8,040 sq ft lot
- Built 1970
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$3,625,000
Subdivision Harbor View Homes
33 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,250,000
The home
About 1978 Port Nelson Place
Located in the highly sought-after Port Streets neighborhood and sited on one of the finest streets. Welcome to 1978 Port Nelson Place. A beautifully maintained pool home on a oversized parcel with a remodeled kitchen and fresh paint inside and out. This stylish Palermo 4-bedroom 3 bath home offers an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and bright interiors perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen boasts a large Carrera Marble Island and surround, updated appliances and warm wood floors for a modern farmHAUS vibe. The kitchen overlooks the fabulous great room with 1 of the 2 fireplaces and views through walls of glass to the beautifully landscaped yard and pool. The designated dining and additional living room with fireplace will not disappoint. The large Master Suite includes vaulted ceilings a private deck and 2 large closets with built ins. The double doored office / Den provides flexibility. Two other rooms compliment the sleeping areas. The backyard is complete with a large grass area, lush landscaping with mature trees and multiple lounging / dining areas adjacent to your pool and spa. Come and see this Home.
Property details for 1978 Port Nelson Place
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Harbor View Homes neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,480 square feet of living space on an 8,040-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1970. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 458-272-16. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP22157604
- Year Built
- 1970
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,480
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,040
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1846
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Courtyard, Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $115
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Harbor View Association
- Parcel Number
- 45827216
- On Market Date
- 2022-07-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Modern
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Shingle, Wood
- Construction
- Drywall, Frame, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised, Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Private
- Fencing
- Privacy, Wood
- Pool Features
- Gunite, In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- Gunite, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Harbor View Homes (HVHM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Security, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Firewalls, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1978 Port Nelson Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2022 | Sold | $3,625,000 | |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Listed for sale | $3,649,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1978 Port Nelson Place
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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0401J effective December 3, 2009. 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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna 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, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 22 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626581010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Destination, 4 Level 2 ports). 377 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.
Harbor View Homes home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 33
- Median price
- $5,250,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $1,789
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 Harbor View Homes sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Port Trinity Place | Oct 16, 2026 | $4,025,000 | 1,488 | $2,705 | 0 |
| 1976 Port Cardigan Place | Oct 13, 2026 | $5,695,000 | 3,467 | $1,643 | 17 |
| 1998 Port Edward Circle | Oct 9, 2026 | $6,495,000 | 5,435 | $1,195 | 69 |
| 1844 Newport Hills E | Sep 11, 2026 | $4,450,000 | 1,714 | $2,596 | 10 |
| 1753 Port Manleigh | Aug 31, 2026 | $6,468,000 | 4,240 | $1,525 | 37 |
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Schools
Schools for 1978 Port Nelson Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Andersen
- Middle
- Lincoln
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Todd Bousman of bouHAUS Properties
Listing information updated Sep 2, 2022 at 11:38 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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