Sold
5 Sea Shell sold on August 19, 2016 for $9,900,000, 9.8% below the $10,980,000 asking price after 261 days on the market; it was first listed at $12,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
5 Sea Shell, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4 beds
- 7 baths
- 10,465 sq ft
- 0.45-acre lot
- Built 1997
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$9,900,000
Subdivision Pelican Hill
The home
About 5 Sea Shell
5 Sea Shell is the pinnacle of ultimate luxury coastal living with its incredible Art Deco styling and siting encompassing what could be considered the most expansive view in Pelican Hill. The level lot was sought after and claim-staked by the original owner for its complete 180 degree vistas including a clear shot of Catalina, Palos Verdes and the Los Angeles skyline. Boasting premium and designer touches throughout, this over 10,000 sqft villa estate blends grand-scale entertaining with private luxury. Enter the home through the soaring entry way with water features both inside and out and enjoy a main level floor plan fit for gatherings with numerous sets of french doors leading out to the flat patio terrace which hosts a knife-edge pool with adjacent spa, outdoor kitchen and multiple sitting areas. Three large bedroom suites on the upper level (each with private terrace), including the master suite with fireplace, wet bar, adjacent study and terrace spaces that give way to the best view in the home. A main level bedroom suite can also act as a second master suite. Home is equipped with such spectacular features as the commercial grade elevator, wine cellar, an in-home gym outfitted with massage room, wet bar & sauna and a subterranean 10 car garage.
Property details for 5 Sea Shell
This 4-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Pelican Hill neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 10,465 square feet of living space on a 0.45-acre lot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 473-061-48. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached ten-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC15233336
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 10,465
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 19,578
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.449
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 10
- Parking Spaces
- 13
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $756
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 47306148
- On Market Date
- 2015-10-26
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Great Room, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Level, Paved, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Lanai, Patio, Rooftop, Terrace, Tile
- Parking
- Driveway, Underground, Garage, Oversized, Garage Faces Side
- Pool Features
- Infinity, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Pelican Hill (NCPH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks, Gated
- Security
- Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 5 Sea Shell
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2016 | Sold | $9,900,000 | |
| Oct 26, 2015 | Listed for sale | $12,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 5 Sea Shell
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
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 38 of 39 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 38 of 39. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 8 of 39.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626432005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 197 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 Coast
Master-planned by the Irvine Company in the 1990s, Newport Coast climbs the San Joaquin Hills along Newport Coast Drive within the City of Newport Beach, set above Crystal Cove State Park and its historic beach cottages. The community takes in the Pelican Hill enclaves and resort, and falls within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Newport Coast home sales, past 12 months
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- 82
- Median price
- $8,875,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,705
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Listed by Sean Stanfield of HOM Sotheby's International
Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 7:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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