2004 Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661

Newport Beach
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
2004 Ocean Boulevard,Newport Beach, CA 92661
$4,195,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,187 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jessica bailey
Office: compass
MLS#:NP26204802
Source:MLSListings

Price summary

  • Price:$4,195,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$3,534.12

About this home

Known as the “Happy House” by neighbors who have long admired its unmistakable charm, 2004 E Ocean Boulevard is a true piece of Peninsula Point history. Designed by Don Phillips, the local legend credited with bringing the frozen banana to Newport Beach, this beloved cottage has a place in the story of the Peninsula that goes well beyond its impossibly charming facade. Phillips’ frozen-banana legacy became part of Newport folklore—and ultimately helped inspire the fictional banana-stand world of Arrested Development. Today, that history lives beautifully alongside a remarkably thoughtful designer renovation. The home’s original soul was carefully preserved—from its distinctive diamond windows to its whimsical cupola—while every other detail was elevated with intricate millwork, natural stone, custom cabinetry, Warren Christopher wide-plank flooring, a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Shade Store window coverings, beautifully appointed baths, and a new roof. The result is a...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1952
  • Listing ID #:NP26204802
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 24, 2026 at 02:51 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Living area:1,187 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Central Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition, Shingle
  • Year built:1952
  • Building area:1,187 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.06 Acres
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Porch - Other
  • Foundation Description:Raised
  • Levels:1 Story

Schools

  • High school:NEWHAR
  • Middle school:ENSIGN
  • Elementary school:NEWPOR

Utilities

  • Water:District - Public, Water Purifier - Owned

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,195,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$3,534.12

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s)

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Room for Oversized Vehicle
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