Why Live in Cliff Haven
Cliff Haven in Newport Beach is a diverse neighborhood with a variety of home styles, including 1950s fixer-uppers, modern builds, classic Spanish villas, ranch-style homes, and Cape Cod architecture. Despite the architectural variety, homes in Cliff Haven share large lots and high price tags, ranging from $3.2 million to over $8 million. With approximately 270 homes and many longtime residents, properties rarely come on the market. The neighborhood is a short walk from Newport Bay, featuring marinas and yacht clubs. Nearby parks include Castaways Park, known for its sunset views and the Back Bay Loop, and John Wayne Park. Dining options are plentiful, with upscale restaurants like Bayshore Café & Lounge and A+O Restaurant and Bar within walking distance, and the iconic Nobu located across the channel at Lido Marina Village. Fashion Island, an outdoor mall with over 200 shops and restaurants, is also nearby. While Cliff Haven lacks sidewalks, it has bike-friendly roads and a dedicated bike lane on Cliff Drive. The Pacific Coast Highway runs along the neighborhood's south side, though it can be congested during peak times. The Orange County Transit Authority provides bus services along this route. Local schools, including Newport Heights Elementary, Ensign Intermediate, and Newport Harbor High, are highly rated and within walking distance. The University of California, Irvine, a top public research university, is a few miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cliff Haven a good place to live?
Cliff Haven is a good place to live. Cliff Haven is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Cliff Haven has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $181,066 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 65.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Cliff Haven are home owners, with 44.4% of residents renting and 55.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cliff Haven can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cliff Haven neighborhood guide.
Is Cliff Haven, CA a safe neighborhood?
Cliff Haven, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cliff Haven?
The median home price in Cliff Haven is $4,493,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $898,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $23,360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $1M a year to afford the median home price in Cliff Haven. The average household income in Cliff Haven is $181K.
What are the best public schools in Cliff Haven?
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Home Trends in Cliff Haven, CA
On average, homes in Cliff Haven, Newport Beach sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Cliff Haven, Newport Beach over the last 12 months is $4,000,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$4,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$5,800,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$4,000,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$880,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$824,888
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,725
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median List Price
$4,493,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%