Home | Orange County | Newport Beach | 92661 | 2004 E Ocean Bld
MLS: CRNP26204802 | Status: Active | Price: $4,195,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,187 | 2,625 | 1952 |
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 two-bedroom, two bath, single-level beach cottage that feels both polished and wonderfully personal. Every inch has been considered, and every square foot is exceptionally livable—proof that a smaller home can have an extraordinary presence. Positioned on the sunny side of Ocean Boulevard, just two homes from
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRNP26204802 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning, Living Room |
| Laundry | In Garage, Other |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation | Raised |
| Pool | None |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Newport-Mesa Unified |
| High School District | Newport-Mesa Unified |
| Water | Other |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| Listing Agent | Co-Listing Agent |
|---|---|
| Jessica Bailey | Summer Perry |
| Compass | Compass |
| License #: 01990301 | License #: 01882790 |
| Phone: – | Phone: (949) 375-9074 |
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