$2,799,000
5Beds4Baths3,688SqFt
16642 Melville CircleHuntington Beach, CA 92649Gilbert Island
Sold
16591 Channel sold on March 12, 2026 for $2,500,000, 7.4% below the $2,700,000 asking price after 53 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
16591 Channel, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,599 sq ft
- 7,100 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
$2,500,000
Subdivision Gilbert Island
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,950,000
The home
About 16591 Channel
Major fixer in the heart of Huntington Harbour, offering rare canal-front living with a private boat dock. This 5-bedroom, 4-bath with 3,599sf living home sits on a prime 7,100 sq ft lot and presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer to remodel or reimagine within the existing footprint. Properties in this location seldom come available, and the setting delivers quiet waterfront views and direct access to the Harbour. Ideal for those seeking a project with significant long-term upside in one of Huntington Beach’s most desirable coastal neighborhoods.
Property details for 16591 Channel
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Gilbert Island neighborhood of Huntington Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,599 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 178-432-01. Highlights include canal frontage, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and a 7,100-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $2,500,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,599 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,100 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1964
- MLS® Number
- SB25265088
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- SB25265088
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,599
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.163
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Canal
- Parcel Number
- 17843201
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-22
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 5
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Dock
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Gilbert Island (HGIL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 16591 Channel
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Sold | $2,500,000 | |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
About Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach stretches along the Pacific coast in Orange County, anchored by its landmark pier, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and Huntington Central Park, the largest city-owned park in the county. Nicknamed Surf City USA, the community spans beachfront blocks, the waterways of Huntington Harbour, and inland neighborhoods within the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
Gilbert Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $2,950,000
- Median days on market
- 53
- Median per sq ft
- $1,430
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Gilbert Island sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16775 Bayview Drive | Jun 30, 2026 | $1,390,000 | 859 | $1,618 | 215 |
| 16662 Somerset | Apr 2, 2026 | $4,350,000 | 2,866 | $1,518 | 0 |
| 16672 Somerset Lane | Mar 30, 2026 | $7,000,000 | 4,894 | $1,430 | 0 |
| 16591 Channel | Mar 12, 2026 | $2,500,000 | 3,599 | $695 | 53 |
| 16502 Mariana Circle | Mar 11, 2026 | $2,950,000 | 4,384 | $673 | 112 |
Schools
School District for 16591 Channel
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Huntington Beach Union High.
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Listed by Leonard LaRocca of Compass
Listing information updated Mar 13, 2026 at 8:34 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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