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Belcourt

Belcourt

$3,999,306 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Longstanding residents, pristine landscaping close to the Back Bay

Belcourt is a guard-gated community on Newport Beach’s north side, known for its huge homes and upscale lifestyle. Like many private neighborhoods, it has some residents who keep to themselves. Most people have known each other for a while, though. “Neighbors are nice and have typically been here since the beginning, since the ‘80s. Because of that, it’s generally an older community. Still, there’s been some turnaround recently, and young families have started to move in,” says Brandon Marchione with Surterre Properties. He’s been a real estate agent for over 20 years, and he’s lived in Belcourt since 2019. “It’s also beautiful. You see a lot of tall, mature trees, and the landscaping really gives the neighborhood a lived-in, comforting feel. You’ll always see people walking around the neighborhood, doing their daily constitutionals in the mornings and evenings.” In addition to exclusive amenities from the Belcourt homeowners associations, Belcourt is a few miles from the Back Bay and Newport Beach. Nearby highways also allow for easy commutes to Irvine and other parts of Los Angeles.

Backyard tennis courts for Belcourt mansions

Belcourt is made up of diverse housing tracts from the 1980s, but they’re mostly single-family homes with expansive square footage. They start at $2 million, but homes with double the space can sell toward $7 million. These highest-end homes have backyard tennis courts and large pools, clustered on Belcourt’s east side. Townhomes are on the south side in Belcourt Towne Collection, and they range from $2.6 million to $3.6 million. Condos are on the north side in Belcourt Terrace, priced between $2 million and $3.3 million. "They're nice, spacious condos that max out around 3,500 square feet," Marchione says. "You only have one neighbor on the side of you, so it's pretty quiet." Belcourt Hill, a separate gated community on the neighborhood’s west side, has both single-family homes and condos, and they're priced similarly. Belcourt’s prices are generally more budget-friendly than those in One Ford Road, another gated community next door. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 2 out of 10, roughly half of the national average.

Community pools, neighborhood parks and Newport Bay trails

Belcourt Hill, Belcourt Terrace and Belcourt Towne Collection each have their own community pools, while single-family homes typically have private ones. Bonita Canyon Sports Park is just outside of the neighborhood for pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, and Arroyo Park has a playground nearby. Upper Newport Bay, or the Back Bay, is also a few miles west for trails, and it’s one of the last remaining estuaries in Southern California. The Back Bay Loop wraps around this waterway for roughly 10 miles, and hikers are likely to see marine life along the way.

Close to Lincoln Elementary, Corona del Mar Middle and High

About 2 miles south of Belcourt, Lincoln Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth grade and gets an A from Niche. Corona del Mar Middle and High also scores an A, and it’s more walkable on the neighborhood’s west side. The University of California, Irvine is a few miles east too, and it’s considered one of the top research schools in the country.

The Bluffs, Newport North Shopping Centre

On the neighborhood’s north side, The Bluffs and Newport North Shopping Centre have both chain and locally owned restaurants. Champagnes Kitchen is both a family business and Newport’s oldest deli, established in 1989. Flower Child specializes in vegetarian and vegan fare, but its plates also cater to carnivores and keto-ers. Other businesses and employers are in the offices at University Research Park, next to the University of California, Irvine. Fashion Island is an outdoor mall with 200-plus retailers, and it’s just south of the neighborhood. Ralphs Fresh Fare and Pavilions are the closest grocers.

Walkable neighborhood with state Route 73 access

With plentiful sidewalks and low speed limits, Belcourt itself is walkable and bikeable. Residents likely have a car to get around Newport Beach, though. Belcourt Drive is central in the neighborhood, and its northern and southern gates are the only access points. The northern one closes after 10:30 p.m., while the southern one is open 24 hours a day. Belcourt Hill, the smaller westernmost subdivision, also has two entries on Northampton Court and Southampton Court. Bison Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard are the main thoroughfares outside of the neighborhood, leading to state Route 73 and other freeways. Alternatively, Orange County Transit Authority operates several bus routes in the area.
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Transit

Airport

John Wayne/Orange County

8 min drive

Bus

Ford-Southern Hills

Bus

Ford-Macarthur

Bus

Jamboree-Ford

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Belcourt US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Belcourt Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$1,321,000
Median Sale Price
$1,321,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$342,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$517,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$344,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-43%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
221
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,103
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,428
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,786
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
627
Median Age
53
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$186,057
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$197,298

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
83.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
51.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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