Crystal Cove Homes for Sale & Real Estate

Crystal Cove is one of the most private addresses in Newport Coast. The guard-gated Crystal Cove community sits on the hills above Crystal Cove State Park, with custom homes on generous lots and wide-open views of the Pacific, Catalina Island and the coastline. Below it, the state park protects miles of undeveloped beach, tide pools and canyon trails, which is a big part of why views here stay open. The Gomez | Align Group at Douglas Elliman helps buyers and sellers in Crystal Cove and the surrounding Newport Coast communities from our office at 12 Corporate Plaza in Newport Center.

Crystal Cove Market Snapshot (Fall 2026)

Crystal Cove sells only a home or two in a typical month, so pricing varies widely by enclave and view:

• Inner enclaves: Nautilus, Watermark, Seascape and the Tides typically trade from about $5 million to $12 million.
• Estate Collection: guard-gated ocean-view estates typically run from about $10 million to $30 million or more.
• Active listings: homes for sale this fall ranged from about $7.5 million to more than $60 million.
• Pace: luxury listings here often take three to four months to sell.
• View protection: height limits of roughly 20 to 28 feet help protect views, which is a big part of what buyers pay for.
• Property taxes: plan on roughly 1.1% of the purchase price per year, plus HOA dues for the gated community.

Want numbers for a specific home? Ask us for a free pricing analysis based on the closest comparable sales.

About the Crystal Cove Community

Crystal Cove is a guard-gated community of custom and semi-custom estates. Homes vary widely in age, architecture, lot size and view, from homes with direct ocean views to quieter homes facing canyons and greenbelts. Like other Newport Coast communities, it has its own HOA, gate access and architectural guidelines, which shape what owners can build or remodel.

Living Near Crystal Cove

• Crystal Cove State Park: beaches, tide pools, the historic beach cottages of the Crystal Cove Historic District and miles of hiking and biking trails in Moro Canyon.
• Shopping and dining: Crystal Cove Shopping Center on Pacific Coast Highway, with Corona del Mar, Fashion Island and Laguna Beach all a short drive away.
• Golf and resort amenities: the Resort at Pelican Hill and its golf courses are minutes away. See our Pelican Hill real estate guide.
• Schools: the area is served by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Always confirm school boundaries for a specific address.

Selling a Crystal Cove Home

With custom homes and few sales each year, there is no "average" Crystal Cove price. We price from the closest recent sales by view, lot size, square footage and condition, look at comparable gated Newport Coast communities when sales are limited, and prepare the HOA and architectural details buyers will ask for. Your home is marketed through Douglas Elliman's network with professional photography and video. Request a free pricing analysis for your Crystal Cove home.

Buying in Crystal Cove

We help you compare homes by view, privacy, lot, layout and remodel potential, and we review HOA documents, architectural rules and property tax details with you before you write an offer. If you are also considering Pelican Crest, Pelican Point or Ocean Ridge, we can compare them side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal Cove part of Newport Beach?

Yes. The Crystal Cove community is in Newport Coast, part of the City of Newport Beach since 2002.

Is Crystal Cove gated?

Yes. The Crystal Cove community is guard-gated, with its own HOA and rules.

Talk to a Crystal Cove Realtor

Call Sahar Moghadam at (949) 948-4783 or Cesar Gomez at (949) 731-4173, or request your free home valuation.

Market figures updated November 2026.