About this home

Positioned on the sunny side of Ocean Boulevard in coveted Peninsula Point, just two homes from the sand and iconic L Street beach, 2004 E Ocean Boulevard is a timeless coastal home in an extraordinary location. Hop on your beach cruiser for a morning ride along the Peninsula, wander down to the bay, catch the legendary swells at The Wedge, warm up with a beverage at your front porch fire-pit, or simply let the sound of the ocean become part of your everyday. This is beach living at its most effortless, with the sand, surf, and bay just steps from your front door. Designed by local legend Don Phillips, credited with bringing the frozen banana to Newport Beach, this beloved two-bedroom, two-bath, single-level cottage is a true piece of Newport Beach history. Known affectionately as the "Happy House" by neighbors who have long admired its unmistakable charm, the home has been thoughtfully reimagined through a remarkable designer renovation. Its original soul remains beautifully intact, from the distinctive diamond windows to the whimsical cupola, while intricate millwork, natural stone, custom cabinetry, Warren Christopher wide-plank flooring, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Shade Store window coverings, beautifully appointed baths, and a new roof and systems bring this cottage to the modern day. Every inch has been considered, resulting in a home that feels polished, personal, and exceptionally livable. Residents of this esteemed community have the option to join the Peninsula Point HOA, offering access to a bay-front lounge, barbecue area, vessel launch, and optional security patrol. A rare opportunity to embrace the very best of Peninsula Point, where beach days, bay breezes, and a little piece of Newport history come together in one luxury coastal retreat. Welcome yourself home to 2004 E Ocean Boulevard.

Facts and features

Schools

• Newport Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 2.0 mi

  8

• Horace Ensign Intermediate School

  middle · 7-8 · 2.4 mi

  9

• Newport Harbor High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.4 mi

  9

• Harbor Day School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.9 mi

• Harbor View Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 1.1 mi

  10

• Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 1.7 mi

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Price history

• Nov 4, 2026 · Relisted$4,195,000
• Oct 30, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Sep 23, 2026 · Listed$4,195,000
• Nov 27, 2024 · Sold$3,500,000
• Oct 18, 2024 · Price Changed$3,595,000
• Sep 19, 2024 · Listed$3,650,000
• Nov 15, 1999 · Sold$2,500,000

Tax history

• 2025$37,077 tax · $3,570,000 assessed
• 2024$1,553 tax · $3,500,000 assessed
• 2023$1,513 tax · $108,123 assessed
• 2022$1,483 tax · $106,003 assessed
• 2021$1,383 tax · $103,925 assessed
• 2020$1,369 tax · $102,860 assessed
• 2019$1,346 tax · $100,844 assessed
• 2018$1,321 tax · $98,867 assessed

Home value

$4,126,505

• Quantarium$4,126,505
• Collateral Analytics$4,153,000
• Cotality$4,018,700

Where it is