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3811 River Avenue sold on January 19, 2018 for $1,640,600, 4.9% below the $1,725,000 asking price after 20 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
3811 River Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,101 sq ft
- 2,375 sq ft lot
- Built 1946
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$1,640,600
Subdivision West Newport Beach
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,225,000
The home
About 3811 River Avenue
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Property details for 3811 River Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the West Newport Beach neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,101 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-308-01. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and Tudor architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW17267686
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,101
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,375
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canal, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 42330801
- On Market Date
- 2017-12-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Multiple Primary Suites
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Trash Compactor
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Stone, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman, Tudor
- Roof
- Other, Shingle, Shake
- Construction
- Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Permanent
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Corners Marked
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Wood
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic, Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- West Newport Beach (WSNB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 3811 River Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | Sold | $1,640,600 | |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Listed for sale | $1,725,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3811 River 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 3 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 12 of 12. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 12 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635003011, 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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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.
West Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $6,225,000
- Median days on market
- 10
- Median per sq ft
- $3,056
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 West Newport Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 40th Street | Oct 1, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 720 | $3,056 | 0 |
| 207 43rd Street | Sep 21, 2026 | $6,750,000 | 3,130 | $2,157 | 5 |
| 115 41st Street | Sep 10, 2026 | $6,225,000 | 2,900 | $2,147 | 21 |
| 4807 Seashore Drive | Aug 11, 2026 | $12,345,000 | 3,100 | $3,982 | 4 |
| 6910 W Oceanfront | Jul 7, 2026 | $8,000,000 | 2,668 | $2,999 | 32 |
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Schools
School District for 3811 River Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Jeff Alan Farr of Regency Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 8:03 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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