Newport Beach Gated Community Homes

As we enter into the first day of 2015 it's important to look at the previous year sales.  In 2014, Newport Beach was home to some iconic home sales with 5 homes selling over the $10 million dollar price point and a total of 857 sales for the entire year.  One of the biggest sales was the legendary 12 Bay Island home located at the tip of Bay Island which sold for a record $17,225,000 on 11/26/2014.  The home had been on the market for over a year and was originally priced at $21,900,000.  For those who have been in the Newport Harbor this is the single most impressive property that occupies the entire tip of the island which is home to only 12 homes.  The estate featured five bedrooms, five baths with 5,415 square feet of living space according to the

The Harbor Cove gated community in Newport Beach features two communities located adjacent to each other and known as Harbor Cove Palisades and Harbor Cove Promenade. The location is really ideal and within short proximity to the world class Fashion Island shopping center as well as Balboa Island. The Harbor Cove homes were built by Standard Pacific and offer very nice two story Spanish style homes that were built just under 20 years ago. The homes are very understated and offer high ceilings, gated courtyards and floor to ceiling windows.

This is a prime location near the Back Bay Golf course and the Back Bay nature preserve area. Real Estate prices have been very strong this year with a number of properties selling between $1.5 to $2.4 million. The

The Harbor Point community is located near the Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach, California.  This is a small gated community of 20 luxury estate homes that feature well over 3,200 square feet of living space.  The neighborhood is ideally located just off Macarthur Blvd and San Miguel Dr and is an easy walk to the Corona Del Mar shopping district filled with resturants, small boutique stores and just blocks to the beach.  Homes in this area can have very nice ocean and Catalina Island views and are typically located on large lots.

Real Estate sales in this community typically ranges from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 with one sale in 2014 for $2,420,000 for a three bedroom, 3,338 square foot home.  Homeowners association dues run on a monthly

The Granville Newport Beach community is a great place to find golf course views condos in the center of Newport Beach, California.  Located next to the Newport Beach Country Club golf course with distant views of the Pacific Ocean the guard gated community of Granville is extremely private with no neighboring communities.  The homes are located on a single loaded street that ends on a small cul-de-sac location.  All the condos sit next to the golf course with various golf and ocean views. 

The neighborhood offers a nice community pool and spa area that is located at the entrance of the community and includes a small clubhouse area that is ideal for entertaining friends and family.  Real Estate prices at Granville currently start at $1,695,000 and go

Newport Bay Towers offers an opportunity for those looking to live near the water and Pacific Ocean in Newport Beach.  Ideally situated between the sandy beach and the Newport Bay are the Newport Bay Towers.  This four story building offers a wide variety of views with a two central courtyards that offer a nice community pool as pictured below.  The building is a secure gated complex and has a nice roof top deck area.

One of the unique features of this building is the ability to use the boat docks that have been built in front of the complex.  There is always a waiting list but priority is given for those who own the penthouse suites according to one of the listing agent remarks.  The complex features one and two bedroom units that are located in the u

The Harbor Ridge Crest neighborhood is a small pocket of homes located next to the San Joaquin Reservoir in the Harbor Ridge area of Newport Beach.  Harbor Ridge is a guard gated neighborhood that is well regarded as one of the most exclusive gated communities in the central part of Newport Beach.  Many of the Crest homes have reservoir views which is often referred to as a "lake-like" formation.  Over the last four months the water level has dropped significantly and has lost almost half of what is used to store.  If you look at the photo below of the Reservoir that original water line early this year was right up to the white mark. 

Real Estate prices in the Crest neighborhood will often range anywhere from $975,000 to $1,495,000.  These are

The Big Canyon area is filled with many residential neighborhoods for both single family homes and condos.  Some of the more expensive homes in Big Canyon sit directly on the golf course and offer luxury golf course view living in the heart of the city.  The Big Canyon golf course is located in the middle of the city near the Fashion Island shopping center.   This is a guard gated community that has very large homes located on huge over-size lots.  The majority of the homes are built in the Traditional and French architectural styles and have a very European flare to them. 

Real Estate prices for homes located directly on the golf course start at just over $3 million dollars and go as high as $6.5 million dollars.  Quarterly association dues run

Newport Beach is one of the most desirable places to live in Orange County and savvy real estate investors and home buyers who enjoy remolding a home are always on the lookout for a quality fixer upper home.  Fixer upper homes come in various degrees from an easy cosmetic change to the more challenging remodels.  Currently, there are 9 properties in the Newport Beach area that are considered fixer-upper homes and range in price from $459,900 to $3,449,500.  For the most part, many of these homes do not have any kind of a view of the ocean. One of the most expensive homes on this list does have ocean views and located in the Harbor Ridge gated community.

The fixer-upper home is listed for $3,449,500 and features four bedrooms, six baths and a total of

Belcourt Terrace is a very nice gated community located in the high end neighborhood of Belcourt in Newport Beach.  This is a residential condo community that features two story townhomes that are located behind the guard gate of Belcourt.  The condos are located on a circular street that surround a beautiful pool and pool area as pictured below. This is a very upscale area with home prices well over the $1 million dollar price point for a three or bedroom condo that features 3,000 square feet.

In the last 12 months there have been three condo sales ranging from $1,270,00 to $1,500,000.  These units ranged from 2,254 to 3,208 square feet that all sold within the first 21 days of being on the market.  This is a very desirable location that offers quick

Belcourt Hill is a gated community in the exclusive Belcourt area of Newport Beach, California.  This is a private community that offers residential condos that can offer wonderful city and skyline views.  The interiors can be very nice in this complex with vaulted ceilings, custom fireplaces, skylights and lower level wine rooms.  The community is located adjacent to the One Ford Road & Belcourt community.  Residents enjoy a central community pool and spa area and the security of being located in a gated neighborhood.

Home prices for Belcourt Hill currently start at $1,095,000 for a two bedroom, two bath condo and go as high as $1,350,000.  For the most part, many of the these units are large two bedroom condos that offer over 2,000 square feet of