2004 E Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661 (MLS # NP26204802)

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PRICE $4,195,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 2
BATHS 2
HOME SIZE 1,187 sqft
LOT SIZE 2,627 sqft
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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 the sand and iconic L Street beach, the location is prime Peninsula Point. The Wedge is steps away, and the legendary swells can be heard year round. Residents also have the option to join the Peninsula Point HOA's bayfront lounge, barbecue area, vessel launch, and optional security patrol. A little piece of Newport history, lovingly preserved and impeccably reimagined, the "Happy House" is as rare as it is charming"”and perhaps one of the sweetest beach cottages anywhere on the Peninsula. Grab a frozen banana and welcome yourself home to 2004 E Ocean Boulevard.

DAYS ON MARKET 24 LAST UPDATED 9/23/2026
TRACT Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP) YEAR BUILT 1952
COMMUNITY NP - Balboa Peninsula GARAGE SPACES 2.0
COUNTY Orange STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Newport
Jr. High School Ensign
High School Newport Harbor


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Purifier
AREA NP - Balboa Peninsula
CONSTRUCTION Stucco, Wood Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Master Downstairs, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
LOT 2627 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Rectangular Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 2625
PARKING Attached, Garage, Oversized
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 1
SUBDIVISION Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
UTILITIES Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Neighborhood
WATER Public
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