429 Riverside Avenue is a classic, original, Newport Heights bungalow, that was totally restored in 2009, with the highest quality materials. This charming home features wood floors throughout, marble counters and floating shelves in the kitchen, updated appliances and custom built-ins. French doors open to the gorgeous backyard, making the house feel very indoor/outdoor. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house features a large backyard, that is perfect for entertaining, including: a Dining Pavilion with a built-in fireplace, a large putting green, and a built-in couch around a fire pit. Both bathrooms feature beautiful, marble counters and custom tile work. There is a two car garage, including an outdoor driveway for additional parking. 429 Riverside is a special opportunity, on an oversized lot of 6,375 square feet, in one of Newport Beach’s most desired and charming neighborhoods. Additional Features: * Dining Pavilion 288 sq ft * Covered front porch 294 sq ft
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
6,375 sq ftLot Size
$4,009Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jill Wiese•DRE #01078872• Villa Real Estate
Contact: 949-244-9036
Bought with Daniel Pirz•DRE #01965693• First Team Real Estate
This charming, turnkey cottage was completely remodeled in 2010. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. There are hardwood floors, French doors, 2 Dutch doors, security system and sound system. The kitchen has a marble counter and bathroom has marble counter and floor. Spacious front and back porches. Large backyard with fire pit and built in couch. The backyard also has large cabana with fireplace and putting green. 2 car garage. Near park.
CRMLS #U05451644
Oct 12, 2005
Sold
$1,350,000
$1,520/sq ft
Jun 7, 2005
Listed
$1,399,000
$1,575/sq ft
CHARMING NEWPORT HEIGHTS COTTAGE. THIS DARLING TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH HOME WITH A BONUS ROOM IN THE GARAGE, IS PERFECT FOR A COUPLE OR SMALL FAMILY. GREAT LOT WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, AS THE HOME COMES WITH A COMPLETE SET OF PLANS FOR A 4000+ SF HOME, WITH 5BEDROOMS, 4BATHS AND AN OCEAN VIEW SECOND STORY DECK. WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THIS DESIREABLE NEIGHBORHOOD AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. .. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION. .
CRMLS #U03102673
Oct 8, 2003
Sold
$795,000
$895/sq ft
Sep 2, 2003
Listed
$799,000
$900/sq ft
CRMLS #U02796450
Apr 19, 2002
Sold
$625,000
$704/sq ft
Feb 11, 2002
Listed
$625,000
$704/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 2001
Sold
$535,000
$602/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 2000
Sold
$510,000
$574/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1999
Sold
$460,000
$518/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 1986
Sold
$175,000
$197/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,620 (+7.3%)
$2,167,812 + $796,672
$2,964,484
2024
$29,479 (+25.1%)
$2,167,812 + $796,672
$2,964,484
2023
$23,556 (+1.7%)
$2,125,306 + $624,840
$2,750,146
2022
$23,166 (+30.1%)
$2,083,634 + $127,216
$2,210,850
2021
$17,806 (+1.0%)
$2,042,778 + $124,722
$2,167,500
2020
$17,634 (+2.1%)
$1,536,999 + $127,785
$1,664,784
2019
$17,270 (+2.0%)
$1,521,239 + $126,475
$1,647,714
2018
$16,925 (+1.8%)
$1,491,410 + $123,996
$1,615,406
2017
$16,625 (+2.3%)
$1,433,497 + $119,182
$1,552,679
2016
$16,250 (+1.0%)
$1,433,497 + $119,182
$1,552,679
2015
$16,096 (+8.0%)
$1,405,389 + $116,846
$1,522,235
2014
$14,908
$1,240,830 + $145,400
$1,386,230
2013
$14,897 (+11.9%)
$1,240,830 + $145,400
$1,386,230
2012
$13,316 (−3.6%)
$1,240,830 + $145,400
$1,386,230
2011
$13,806 (+9.6%)
$1,103,456 + $145,400
$1,248,856
2010
$12,602 (+1.2%)
$1,155,492 + $145,400
$1,300,892
2009
$12,450 (−15.2%)
$1,146,857 + $40,161
$1,187,018
2008
$14,686
$1,149,582 + $26,418
$1,176,000
Tax history for 429 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,620 (+7.3%)
$2,167,812 + $796,672
$2,964,484
2024
$29,479 (+25.1%)
$2,167,812 + $796,672
$2,964,484
2023
$23,556 (+1.7%)
$2,125,306 + $624,840
$2,750,146
2022
$23,166 (+30.1%)
$2,083,634 + $127,216
$2,210,850
2021
$17,806 (+1.0%)
$2,042,778 + $124,722
$2,167,500
2020
$17,634 (+2.1%)
$1,536,999 + $127,785
$1,664,784
2019
$17,270 (+2.0%)
$1,521,239 + $126,475
$1,647,714
2018
$16,925 (+1.8%)
$1,491,410 + $123,996
$1,615,406
2017
$16,625 (+2.3%)
$1,433,497 + $119,182
$1,552,679
2016
$16,250 (+1.0%)
$1,433,497 + $119,182
$1,552,679
2015
$16,096 (+8.0%)
$1,405,389 + $116,846
$1,522,235
2014
$14,908
$1,240,830 + $145,400
$1,386,230
2013
$14,897 (+11.9%)
$1,240,830 + $145,400
$1,386,230
2012
$13,316 (−3.6%)
$1,240,830 + $145,400
$1,386,230
2011
$13,806 (+9.6%)
$1,103,456 + $145,400
$1,248,856
2010
$12,602 (+1.2%)
$1,155,492 + $145,400
$1,300,892
2009
$12,450 (−15.2%)
$1,146,857 + $40,161
$1,187,018
2008
$14,686
$1,149,582 + $26,418
$1,176,000
*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
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Baths
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Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
04903108
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 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
Nov 5, 2024 • Final
Combo residential - alteration
Replace a window in the bathroom of a single-family home.
Remodel
Jun 19, 2024 • Final
Single family / duplex electrical express
Work on plumbing.
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
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Two Door, Side by Side
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook
Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Remodeled, Stone Counters
Fireplace Information
Outdoors, Fire Pit, Great Room, Heatilator
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Entry Location: ground level with steps
Built-Ins, Stone Counters, Storage Space, Track Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Security Features: Security System
Window Features: Blinds, Drapes/Curtains, French/Mullioned, Wood Frame Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Metal
Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Glass, Wood
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Barbecue Private, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Cabana, Porch - Front, Wood
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 04903108
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters
School Information
Elementary School: Newport
Middle Or Junior School: Ensign
High School: Newport
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Elementary School 2: NEWPOR
Middle Or Junior School 2: ENSIGN
High School 2: NEWPOR
Location Information
Latitude: 33.62419900
Longitude: -117.92035900
Other Subdivision Name: Newport Heights (NEWH)
Directions: Riverside
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Newport Heights (NEWH)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 04903108
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-244-9036
Days Active in MLS: 107
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 107
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jill
List Agent Last Name: Wiese
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Villa Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Daniel
Buyer Agent Last Name: Pirz
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Newport Heights Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Horace Ensign Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Newport Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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