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38 Pelican Crest Drive sold on April 20, 2023 for $17,800,000, 11% below the $19,995,000 asking price after 245 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
38 Pelican Crest Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 5 beds
- 8 baths
- 9,276 sq ft
- 0.35-acre lot
- Built 1999
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$17,800,000
Subdivision Pelican Crest
10 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $17,750,000
The home
About 38 Pelican Crest Drive
Championed on a front-row, premium lot to emphasize the dramatic frontage and breathtaking views, 38 Pelican Crest Dr. offers expansive scenes of the Pacific Ocean’s sparkling waters and rolling cliff-sides of Catalina Island, along with an absence of impeding roof-tops thanks to the "front row" location of this dream estate which provides a surreal backdrop from nearly every room in the house. This newly renovated designer masterpiece offers nearly every amenity imaginable from breathtaking sit-down ocean views from the majority of the property, re-designed open concept floor-plan, 5 beds + 7 baths, office, theater, gym, game room, bar, and exceptional privacy. Characterized by imported, custom stone, solid Oak flooring, and magnificent-lighting throughout, this property sets an unprecedented standard for design through its careful selection of the richest materials, lustrous textures, and serene patterns. The property offers a main floor over-sized guest suite as well as an office while the upper floor hosts a lavish primary suite with split his & hers closets and baths showcasing floor to ceiling stone clad walls, European closet systems, and marvelous stone countertops; as well as three additional spacious guest suites with designer baths. The basement level boasts a billiards room, move theater, candy wall, well appointed gym, and multi-car garage. The estate is rounded out by a resort style backyard that offers some of the best views the California coastline has to offer while creating a fun & inviting space thanks to a newly designed pool + spa, BBQ bar island, multiple sitting areas, & fireplace.
Property details for 38 Pelican Crest Drive
This 5-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Pelican Crest neighborhood of Newport Coast in Orange County. It has 9,276 square feet of living space on a 0.35-acre lot. The home was built in 1999. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 473-082-02. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached six-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23017794
- Year Built
- 1999
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 9,276
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 15,344
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3522
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 6
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Golf Course, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $985
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Pelican Crest 1
- Parcel Number
- 47308202
- On Market Date
- 2023-02-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Modern
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Private
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Pelican Crest (NCPC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Barbecue, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security
- Land Lease
- Yes
- Second HOA Name
- Pelican Crest
The record
Property History for 38 Pelican Crest Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | Sold | $17,800,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Relisted | $19,995,000 | |
| Aug 1, 2013 | Sold | $9,495,000 | Pacific Coast Estates, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 38 Pelican Crest Drive
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 06059C0402J 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
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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 93 of 116 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 114 of 116. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 35 of 116.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626432006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 150 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.
Pelican Crest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 10
- Median price
- $17,750,000
- Median days on market
- 243
- Median per sq ft
- $2,239
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Pelican Crest sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pelican Vista Drive | Sep 22, 2026 | $22,700,000 | 8,176 | $2,776 | 378 |
| 22 Pelican Crest Drive | Jun 18, 2026 | $22,500,000 | 10,087 | $2,231 | 314 |
| 23 Skyridge | Jun 15, 2026 | $12,900,000 | 7,800 | $1,654 | 63 |
| 28 Shoreridge | Jun 10, 2026 | $12,200,000 | 8,000 | $1,525 | 331 |
| 50 Pelican Crest | May 22, 2026 | $20,000,000 | 8,900 | $2,247 | 56 |
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Schools
School District for 38 Pelican Crest Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Paul Daftarian of Luxe Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 20, 2023 at 12:37 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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