Newport Coast Homes for Sale & Real Estate

Newport Coast is the hillside, ocean-view side of Newport Beach: master-planned communities, many of them guard-gated, rising above Crystal Cove State Park and Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach. Annexed into the City of Newport Beach in 2002, it is home to some of Orange County's most sought-after addresses, including Pelican Hill, Pelican Crest, Pelican Point and Crystal Cove. Because almost every community here has its own gates, HOA, architectural rules and view corridors, pricing depends heavily on which community a home is in and what it looks at. The Gomez | Align Group at Douglas Elliman helps buyers and sellers across Newport Coast from our office at 12 Corporate Plaza in Newport Center.

Newport Coast Market Snapshot (Fall 2026)

Newport Coast pricing depends heavily on which community a home is in, so use these as a starting point:

• Median sale price: about $4.6 million in September 2026, up roughly 30% from a year earlier.
• Sales volume: about 140 homes sold over the last 12 months.
• Price per square foot: around $1,570 at the median, and much higher for ocean-view estates.
• Pace: the median home has taken roughly 2.5 to 3.5 months to sell, and sales usually close a little under the asking price.
• Price range: gated condos and townhomes start around $1.5 million to $2.5 million, while estates in Pelican Crest and the Crystal Cove Estate Collection can reach $30 million or more.
• Property taxes: plan on roughly 1.1% of the purchase price per year, plus any HOA dues and special assessments for the community.

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

Newport Coast Communities We Serve

Pelican Hill Area

Centered on the Resort at Pelican Hill and its two oceanfront golf courses, this area includes guard-gated communities such as Pelican Crest and Pelican Point, both close to the coast, plus neighborhoods like Pelican Heights. Homes range from attached residences to large custom estates, many with ocean, golf-course or Catalina views. See our Pelican Hill real estate guide.

Crystal Cove

The guard-gated Crystal Cove community sits above Crystal Cove State Park and its beaches, with custom homes on larger lots and some of the most open ocean views on the coast. See our Crystal Cove real estate guide.

Ocean Ridge, Coastal Ridge & the Hilltop Communities

Higher on the hills, communities like Ocean Ridge and Coastal Ridge, most of them guard-gated, offer large homes with panoramic views of the coastline, Catalina Island and the city lights.

Newport Ridge & Family Neighborhoods

Newport Ridge and the surrounding villages offer a wider range of home sizes and prices, community pools and parks, and quick access to schools, shopping and the 73 toll road.

Living in Newport Coast

• Outdoors: Crystal Cove State Park's beaches, tide pools and backcountry trails, plus golf at Pelican Hill.
• Shopping and dining: Crystal Cove Shopping Center on Pacific Coast Highway, with Fashion Island and Corona del Mar village a short drive away.
• Schools: Newport Coast is served by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, including Newport Coast Elementary and Corona del Mar Middle and High School. Always confirm school boundaries for a specific address.
• Getting around: the 73 toll road and Newport Coast Drive connect to Irvine, John Wayne Airport and the rest of Orange County.

Selling a Newport Coast Home

Buyers in Newport Coast compare homes community by community, so we price from recent sales inside your community and with a similar view, lot and floor plan. We also prepare the details buyers ask about early, including HOA dues, gate access, architectural rules and any special assessments, and market your home through Douglas Elliman's network with professional photography and video. Request a free pricing analysis based on recent Newport Coast sales.

Buying in Newport Coast

We help you compare communities by view, privacy, lot size, HOA costs, schools and commute. Before you write an offer, we review HOA documents and property tax details with you, since some Newport Coast communities carry additional assessments beyond the base property tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newport Coast part of Newport Beach?

Yes. Newport Coast became part of the City of Newport Beach in 2002. Most homes use the 92657 ZIP code.

Are Newport Coast communities gated?

Many are guard-gated, including Pelican Crest, Pelican Point and Crystal Cove, but not all. Each community has its own HOA and rules.

Talk to a Newport Coast 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.