Quintessential cape cod home in prime Newport Heights location. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, two story home boasts over 2,500 square feet of living space. Once inside, the eastern seaboard exterior transitions to a soft, contemporary feel with newer grey laminate flooring, crisp, white walls, soaring ceilings in living room and master, and a high gloss white kitchen with grey granite countertops. The formal living room features a fire place, cathedral ceilings and French doors that open to the front yard, the intimate dining room also faces the front yard. The kitchen and family room are on the backside of the home with French doors opening to the lush, spacious and private backyard featuring a Bocce Ball court, vegetable garden and room to play. Other features include: Newer landscaping in front and rear yards, 3-car garage, upstairs loft office area, interior laundry room, decks off upstairs loft office and master bedroom, walk-in closet in master, French windows and doors throughout and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
6,375 sq ftLot Size
$1,337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Barnes•DRE #01249422• Villa Real Estate
Bought with Melissa Barnes•DRE #01249422• Villa Real Estate
Quintessential cape cod home in prime Newport Heights location. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, two story home boasts over 2,500 square feet of living space. Once inside, the eastern seaboard exterior transitions to a soft, contemporary feel with newer grey laminate flooring, crisp, white walls, soaring ceilings in living room and master, and a high gloss white kitchen with grey granite countertops. The formal living room features a fire place, cathedral ceilings and French doors that open to the front yard, the intimate dining room also faces the front yard. The kitchen and family room are on the backside of the home with French doors opening to the lush, spacious and private backyard featuring a Bocce Ball court, vegetable garden and room to play. Other features include: Newer landscaping in front and rear yards, 3-car garage, upstairs loft office area, interior laundry room, decks off upstairs loft office and master bedroom, walk-in closet in master, French windows and doors throughout and more.
Public Records
May 12, 1989
Sold
$167,500
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1986
Sold
$167,500
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,946 (+2.0%)
$1,510,188 + $354,743
$1,864,931
2024
$19,549 (+6.5%)
$1,510,188 + $354,743
$1,864,931
2023
$18,363 (+1.7%)
$1,480,576 + $339,926
$1,820,502
2022
$18,057 (+1.9%)
$1,451,546 + $263,903
$1,715,449
2021
$17,712 (+1.0%)
$1,423,084 + $258,729
$1,681,813
2020
$17,542 (+4.4%)
$1,395,181 + $253,656
$1,648,837
2019
$16,809 (+2.0%)
$1,380,875 + $251,056
$1,631,931
2018
$16,474 (+194.1%)
$1,353,799 + $210,742
$1,564,541
2017
$5,601 (+2.3%)
$281,366 + $217,308
$498,674
2016
$5,478 (+1.0%)
$281,366 + $217,308
$498,674
2015
$5,425 (+2.4%)
$275,849 + $213,048
$488,897
2014
$5,298 (+0.6%)
$266,384 + $205,738
$472,122
2013
$5,267 (+3.1%)
$266,384 + $205,738
$472,122
2012
$5,110 (+2.6%)
$265,180 + $204,809
$469,989
2011
$4,981 (+1.2%)
$259,980 + $200,794
$460,774
2010
$4,924 (+0.4%)
$254,883 + $196,857
$451,740
2009
$4,906 (+2.6%)
$252,978 + $195,386
$448,364
2008
$4,781
$253,579 + $195,851
$449,430
Tax history for 511 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,946 (+2.0%)
$1,510,188 + $354,743
$1,864,931
2024
$19,549 (+6.5%)
$1,510,188 + $354,743
$1,864,931
2023
$18,363 (+1.7%)
$1,480,576 + $339,926
$1,820,502
2022
$18,057 (+1.9%)
$1,451,546 + $263,903
$1,715,449
2021
$17,712 (+1.0%)
$1,423,084 + $258,729
$1,681,813
2020
$17,542 (+4.4%)
$1,395,181 + $253,656
$1,648,837
2019
$16,809 (+2.0%)
$1,380,875 + $251,056
$1,631,931
2018
$16,474 (+194.1%)
$1,353,799 + $210,742
$1,564,541
2017
$5,601 (+2.3%)
$281,366 + $217,308
$498,674
2016
$5,478 (+1.0%)
$281,366 + $217,308
$498,674
2015
$5,425 (+2.4%)
$275,849 + $213,048
$488,897
2014
$5,298 (+0.6%)
$266,384 + $205,738
$472,122
2013
$5,267 (+3.1%)
$266,384 + $205,738
$472,122
2012
$5,110 (+2.6%)
$265,180 + $204,809
$469,989
2011
$4,981 (+1.2%)
$259,980 + $200,794
$460,774
2010
$4,924 (+0.4%)
$254,883 + $196,857
$451,740
2009
$4,906 (+2.6%)
$252,978 + $195,386
$448,364
2008
$4,781
$253,579 + $195,851
$449,430
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
3,091
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
04903226
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
Feb 17, 2024 • Final
Combo residential - addition/alteration
Construct an addition to a single-family home and remodel a portion of the existing interior space.
Addition
Remodel
Jul 31, 2023 • Active
Revision
Revise the plans for a game room.
Remodel
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 Carport Spaces: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage, Garage - Two Door, Street
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Trash Compactor
Has Appliances
Dining Ell, Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Shower, Shower in Tub, Granite Counters, Privacy toilet door, Vanity area
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Double Door Entry, French Doors
Entry Location: Ground Floor
Balcony, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage Space, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector
Window Features: Bay Window, Blinds, Custom Covering, Roller Shields, Wood Frame Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Shake
Fencing: Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Brick, Drywall Walls, Shake Siding, Wood
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Patio, Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 127
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Utilities - Overhead
Lot Dimensions Source: Not Taped
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 04903226
Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
Year Built Source: Seller
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Storm Drains, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.62485200
Longitude: -117.91969900
Other Subdivision Name: Newport Heights (NEWH)
Directions: /
Road Frontage Type: Alley Access, Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
Subdivision Name: Newport Heights (NEWH)
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,091
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Orange County
APN: 04903226
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Regrigerator, washer, dryer, all exterior potted plants in front and back
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 10
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 10
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Melissa
List Agent Last Name: Barnes
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Villa Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Melissa
Buyer Agent Last Name: Barnes
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Villa Real Estate
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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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