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Single Family Homes For Sale in Corona del Mar
Single family homes in Corona del Mar range from around $2.5M for smaller Village homes to well above $20M for waterfront and bluff estates, with a median near $4M to $4.3M. I track this market as part of my weekly Orange County housing report and can tell you what is active, what just went pending, and what comparable homes have sold for. Call or text any time: 949-430-7500
Single Family Homes in Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar is a coastal village within the city of Newport Beach, occupying the bluffs and beaches south of the harbor entrance at the easternmost edge of the Newport coastline. It is one of a small number of communities in Southern California that combines genuine walkability, a thriving village street life, multiple beaches within walking distance of most homes, and a public high school that consistently ranks among the best in California. Those qualities exist in the same square mile and are available to one buyer pool, which is why Corona del Mar commands the prices it does and why its supply of single family homes is perpetually tight relative to demand.
The Flower Streets are the residential core of the Village, with blocks named alphabetically for flowers running from Amethyst to Orchid between Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Boulevard. The architectural range on these streets is one of CdM's defining characteristics: original 1940s cottages sit alongside extensively remodeled homes and fully custom contemporary builds, all on a walkable grid that is steps from the village's restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and the shoreline. Home sizes vary considerably on the Flower Streets, from half-lot cottages and townhomes at the lower end to custom full-lot estates above $10M, with most detached single family homes on standard lots trading between $4M and $8M.
Above and beyond the Village, the bluff properties along Ocean Boulevard and the elevated streets overlooking the Pacific represent Corona del Mar's most premium residential tier below China Cove. These homes carry panoramic ocean views that are among the most dramatic in Southern California and trade accordingly, typically $6M to $15M for view homes and well above that for the largest and most prominent properties. China Cove is in a category entirely its own: a sheltered private cove accessible only to residents, where homes regularly trade above $15M and significant estates have sold above $25M. All of Corona del Mar is served by Newport-Mesa Unified School District, with Corona del Mar High School, one of California's most academically distinguished public campuses, serving grades 7 through 12. For current market data, see the live Corona del Mar market report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What price range should I expect for a single family home in Corona del Mar?
The entry point for a detached single family home in Corona del Mar is approximately $2.5M for a smaller Village home or a half-lot property. Most single family homes on standard Flower Street lots range from $4M to $8M depending on size, condition, and proximity to the beach. Bluff and elevated ocean-view homes typically range from $6M to $15M. China Cove and the most prominent oceanfront addresses trade above $15M and have sold above $25M. The median sale price for single family homes is approximately $4M to $4.3M, with the average listing price across the community sitting near $7M and price per square foot running around $2,300.
What are the main areas in Corona del Mar for single family homes?
The Village and Flower Streets are where most CdM single family home transactions occur, with an organic mix of original cottages, remodeled homes, and custom new builds on a walkable grid steps from PCH and the beach. The bluff properties above Ocean Boulevard command the most dramatic ocean views in the community and carry a consistent premium over comparably sized Village homes. China Cove is CdM's most exclusive address, a private cove with a resident-only beach where homes regularly trade above $15M. Harbor View Hills and the elevated streets above PCH offer additional pockets of view homes at various price points. Understanding the pricing differences between these areas is essential before beginning a serious search in CdM.
What schools serve Corona del Mar and what are the standouts?
Corona del Mar students attend Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Harbor View Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, and Rea Elementary serve the community at the elementary level. Corona del Mar High School serves grades 7 through 12 and is widely regarded as one of the top public high schools in California, with academic outcomes and college preparation results that rival many private alternatives in the region. The combination of CdM High School and the village lifestyle is a meaningful driver of buyer demand, particularly among families relocating from outside Orange County who are evaluating the public versus private school decision. NMUSD holds an A rating on Niche as a district.
What distinguishes Corona del Mar from other luxury communities in Orange County?
Corona del Mar occupies a category largely its own in Orange County. Newport Coast offers comparable luxury price points but in a planned, gated setting without a village. Laguna Beach offers comparable coastal character but a different lifestyle and a different school district. Newport Beach proper offers harbor adjacency but less walkable residential character than the Village. CdM combines walkability, a curated village street life along Pacific Coast Highway, multiple beaches within walking distance of most homes, a public high school that competes with private outcomes, and an architectural variety in the Flower Streets that produces genuinely one-of-a-kind properties. Buyers who identify CdM as their target typically do not have a close second choice, which is part of what sustains values and limits concessions in this market.
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Last updated: June 2026
Corona Del Mar Single Family Homes for Sale
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