Amazing flexibility & charm can be found at this nicely upgraded Newport Heights cottage. The main residence house is approximately 1700 sq. ft. with a sweeping view of Cliff Drive Park from the living room, dining room, and covered front porch. Inside, the charm is evident with vaulted ceilings, paneled walls, and a wood burning fireplace. Two separate living spaces and a generous master suite with walk-in closet offer the space to decompress. Two sliding glass doors off of the rear of the main house open up to a grassy rear yard and access to a ground-level detached bedroom & bathroom as well as a separate +/- 650sf studio above the garage with kitchenette, bathroom, and laundry. Vaulted ceilings, a spacious private deck, and a wood burning fireplace complement views of Cliff Drive Park as well as a peekaboo view of the ocean. Some upgrades include: central air, an upgraded kitchen, and a newer presidential shingle roof. The configuration of the property is as follows: Front house is a single level two bedroom, two bathroom standalone residence. A detached bedroom (or office) & bathroom with closet sits adjacent but attached to a two car garage. Above the garage is a large studio apartment with kitchen and private laundry. Please call with any questions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
6,200 sq ftLot Size
$1,694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carter Kaufman•DRE #01968622• Compass
Contact: 949-294-6411
Bought with Tim Carr•DRE #01017277• Tim Carr Group
Newport Height's Charm cottage with a broad view of Cliff Drive Park (approx. 1700 sq. ft. in main residence). Includes a detached 'in-law unit' (approx 600 sq. ft. ) over a three car garage. Rebuilt in 1983/84 over an existing raised foundation, this home is immaculate! New walnut floors to be installed in the main residence living room, hall and family room on 3/5/2010. The rear unit qualifies for owner occupancy and has a full bath, laundry and fireplace, plus a roomy balcony with sunset views. Pristine throughout with a rose garden enhanced roomy rear yard, this home is priced just right!!
Public Records
Jun 30, 1978
Sold
$29,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,047 (+139.5%)
$2,427,322 + $306,278
$2,733,600
2024
$12,130 (+2.4%)
$2,427,322 + $306,278
$2,733,600
2023
$11,843 (+1.7%)
$675,117 + $447,335
$1,122,452
2022
$11,642 (+2.0%)
$661,880 + $438,564
$1,100,444
2021
$11,419 (+1.0%)
$648,902 + $429,965
$1,078,867
2020
$11,308 (+2.1%)
$636,178 + $421,535
$1,057,713
2019
$11,077 (+2.0%)
$629,655 + $417,213
$1,046,868
2018
$10,856 (+1.8%)
$617,309 + $409,033
$1,026,342
2017
$10,664 (+2.3%)
$593,339 + $393,150
$986,489
2016
$10,424 (+1.0%)
$593,339 + $393,150
$986,489
2015
$10,324 (+2.4%)
$581,705 + $385,442
$967,147
2014
$10,079 (+0.5%)
$561,743 + $372,217
$933,960
2013
$10,025 (+3.0%)
$561,743 + $372,217
$933,960
2012
$9,730 (−15.5%)
$559,204 + $370,535
$929,739
2011
$11,513 (+303.9%)
$548,239 + $363,270
$911,509
2010
$2,850 (+0.7%)
$868,027 + $219,222
$1,087,249
2009
$2,830 (+2.9%)
$37,620 + $218,285
$255,905
2008
$2,750
$37,710 + $218,804
$256,514
Tax history for 406 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,047 (+139.5%)
$2,427,322 + $306,278
$2,733,600
2024
$12,130 (+2.4%)
$2,427,322 + $306,278
$2,733,600
2023
$11,843 (+1.7%)
$675,117 + $447,335
$1,122,452
2022
$11,642 (+2.0%)
$661,880 + $438,564
$1,100,444
2021
$11,419 (+1.0%)
$648,902 + $429,965
$1,078,867
2020
$11,308 (+2.1%)
$636,178 + $421,535
$1,057,713
2019
$11,077 (+2.0%)
$629,655 + $417,213
$1,046,868
2018
$10,856 (+1.8%)
$617,309 + $409,033
$1,026,342
2017
$10,664 (+2.3%)
$593,339 + $393,150
$986,489
2016
$10,424 (+1.0%)
$593,339 + $393,150
$986,489
2015
$10,324 (+2.4%)
$581,705 + $385,442
$967,147
2014
$10,079 (+0.5%)
$561,743 + $372,217
$933,960
2013
$10,025 (+3.0%)
$561,743 + $372,217
$933,960
2012
$9,730 (−15.5%)
$559,204 + $370,535
$929,739
2011
$11,513 (+303.9%)
$548,239 + $363,270
$911,509
2010
$2,850 (+0.7%)
$868,027 + $219,222
$1,087,249
2009
$2,830 (+2.9%)
$37,620 + $218,285
$255,905
2008
$2,750
$37,710 + $218,804
$256,514
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
04903324
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 20, 2026.
R-1
Single-Unit Residential District
The R-1 zoning district is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a range of detached single-family residential dwelling units, each located on a single legal lot, and does not include condominiums or cooperative housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Aug 26, 2020 • Final
Single-family / duplex re-roof express
Roofing
Jul 13, 1999 • Final
Electrical addition
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Closet
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space
Levels: One, Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Lot Shape-Rectangular, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Estimated
Parcel Number: 04903324
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.62281600
Longitude: -117.92094200
Other Subdivision Name: Newport Heights (NEWH)
Directions: 406 Riverside Avenue, Newport Beach
Subdivision Name: Newport Heights (NEWH)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 04903324
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-294-6411
Days Active in MLS: 113
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 113
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carter
List Agent Last Name: Kaufman
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Compass
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Tim
Buyer Agent Last Name: Carr
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Tim Carr Group
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Schools
Newport Heights Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Horace Ensign Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Newport Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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