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3 Shell Beach sold on September 21, 2020 for $10,500,000, 19.2% below the $12,995,000 asking price after 304 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $14,995,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
3 Shell Beach, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 6 beds
- 8 baths
- 9,200 sq ft
- 0.46-acre lot
- Built 2015
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$10,500,000
Subdivision Crystal Cove Estate Collection
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $28,750,000
The home
About 3 Shell Beach
Newly priced at $12,995,000 and updated with a new designer look! One of the most exquisite Ocean & City Lights view residences in the coveted Crystal Cove Custom Estates. Ideally positioned on a premium lot to maximize breathtaking ocean and coastline views from nearly every room, 3 Shell Beach provides an unparalleled level of grandeur and drama with breathtaking views that will simply blow you away. Encompassing over 9,200 sqft (approx.) of bright, open living space, accompanied by five ensuite bedrooms; three of which offer ocean views, detached Casita, home office, gym, media room/wine cellar, and craft room. Oversized pocketing doors create seamless transitions between the indoor and outdoor space, allowing for large-scale celebrations or intimate gatherings alike. A luxuriously appointed second-floor master suite boasts unobstructed coastal views, a resort-style bathroom, and dual walk-in closets. An entertainer’s dream backyard boasting panoramic coastline and city light views, finished with pool and spa, covered loggia with recessed heaters, multiple outdoor sitting areas, and lush greenery. This highly-upgraded residence is complemented by exceptional stone and precast work throughout, smart home automation, indoor/outdoor sound system, and an easy access four-car garage with private motor court.
Property details for 3 Shell Beach
This 6-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Crystal Cove Estate Collection neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 9,200 square feet of living space on a 0.46-acre lot. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 477-261-40. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC19281429
- Year Built
- 2015
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 9,200
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 19,938
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.4577
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $1,047
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Crystsal Cove HOA
- Parcel Number
- 47726140
- On Market Date
- 2019-12-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Multiple Staircases, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Crystal Cove Estate Collection (CCEC)
- Community Features
- Curbs
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
The record
Property History for 3 Shell Beach
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Sold | $10,500,000 | |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Dec 15, 2019 | Relisted | $14,995,000 | |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Sold | $10,500,000 | Villa Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3 Shell Beach
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 06059C0404K effective March 21, 2019. 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 43 of 43 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 43 of 43. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 15 of 43.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626431000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 15 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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The neighborhood
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.
Crystal Cove Estate Collection home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $28,750,000
- Median days on market
- 34
- Median per sq ft
- $2,553
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 Crystal Cove Estate Collection sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clear Water | Aug 3, 2026 | $38,900,000 | 12,347 | $3,151 | 169 |
| 11 Coral Ridge | Jul 20, 2026 | $25,700,000 | 9,906 | $2,594 | 0 |
| 17 High Water | Jun 8, 2026 | $38,000,000 | 12,500 | $3,040 | 43 |
| 9 Clear Water | Mar 30, 2026 | $26,000,000 | 11,888 | $2,187 | 2 |
| 3 Coral Cay | Mar 11, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,982 | $2,511 | 25 |
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Schools
Schools for 3 Shell Beach
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Paul Daftarian of Luxe Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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