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Why Newport Coast Continues to Outperform: A Look at Luxury Home Values in 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC

Newport Coast Market Report

Why Newport Coast Continues to Outperform: A Look at Luxury Home Values in 2026

Newport Coast has spent two decades establishing itself as one of the most resilient luxury submarkets in California. In 2026, that resilience is showing up in the numbers. While much of Orange County is moving through a normalization cycle, the gated enclaves above the Pacific, Pelican Hill, Pelican Crest, Crystal Cove, and Pelican Ridge, are holding values, attracting cash buyers, and setting new ceilings on view-corridor estates.

Here is what is driving the outperformance, and what sellers and buyers should understand heading into the second half of the year.

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Where Do CEOs and Professional Athletes Buy in South Orange County?

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Ultra-Luxury Buyers — South Orange County

Where Do CEOs and Professional Athletes Buy in South Orange County?

Where do CEOs and professional athletes buy in South Orange County? Most concentrate in seven guard-gated coastal enclaves: Pelican Crest and Pelican Hill, Crystal Cove, Shady Canyon, Emerald Bay, Monarch Bay, The Strand at Headlands, and Three Arch Bay.

South Orange County’s ultra-luxury market is defined less by price point and more by what those prices buy: privacy, guard-gated entries, ocean frontage, and the ability to move through daily life without being seen. For chief executives, founders, professional athletes, and entertainment principals,…

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Corona Del Mar Living: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Buyer’s Guide

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Neighborhood Guide — Corona Del Mar

Corona Del Mar Living: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Buyer’s Guide

What are the best neighborhoods in Corona Del Mar? Corona Del Mar’s most sought-after neighborhoods include Shore Cliffs, Cameo Shores and Cameo Highlands, Irvine Terrace, Harbor View Hills and Spyglass, and Corona Highlands — each with a distinct character, price point, and lifestyle.

Corona Del Mar (CdM) is one of the most desirable coastal enclaves in Newport Beach and all of Orange County. Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the back bay, it offers a rare combination of walkable village charm, oceanfront estates, and gated luxury communities — all within…

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Is Emerald Bay Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive for Luxury Homebuyers

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Strategy — Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Is Emerald Bay Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive for Luxury Homebuyers

Is the Emerald Bay premium worth it? Yes, for buyers who value private-beach access, 24/7 guard-gated security, and one of the most supply-constrained enclaves in Laguna Beach. The premium is real, but so is the scarcity behind it.

Few zip codes in coastal Orange County draw a harder line between “close to the ocean” and “inside the gate.” Emerald Bay, the 500-home guard-gated community on the north end of Laguna Beach, sits firmly on the inside. Buyers comparing it to Three Arch Bay, Irvine Cove, or even Monarch Beach almost always arrive at the same…

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Modern vs. Contemporary vs. Coastal Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach

Modern vs. Contemporary vs. Coastal Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach — What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between modern, contemporary, and coastal luxury homes in Laguna Beach? Modern homes follow a specific 1920s–1970s architectural movement (flat roofs, glass walls, geometric forms). Contemporary homes reflect current design trends. Coastal homes prioritize beach lifestyle materials, lighter palettes, and indoor-outdoor flow.

Three buyers walk three Laguna Beach listings in the same week. All three properties get described as “modern.” One is a 1968 Mid-Century post-and-beam in North Laguna. One is a 2021 new-build…

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3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Strategy — Coastal Orange County

Three Buyer Misconceptions Holding You Back in Coastal OC

Are mortgage rates about to drop, is inventory flooding the market, and are home prices crashing? No, no, and no. Here is what the data actually shows for coastal Orange County buyers right now.

Headlines are loud right now. Social feeds are louder. If you are considering a home in Monarch Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, or Newport Beach, the noise can make a confident decision feel reckless.

A recent CNBC survey of homebuyers pulled the worry list down to three themes: mortgage rates, the number of homes for sale, and home prices. Most of what is…

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Open House! 1930 Whitman Dr | Placentia SATURDAY-May 9 from 12-3 PM

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Open House — Placentia

Open House Saturday, May 9: 1930 Whitman Drive, Placentia

When is the open house at 1930 Whitman Drive in Placentia? Saturday, May 9 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. The renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is 2,065 square feet and offered at $1,425,000.

If you’ve been watching North Orange County for a renovated home in this price range, this is the weekend to walk through one in person. 1930 Whitman Drive sits on a quiet interior street in Placentia 92870, fully updated inside, and ready to tour.

Stop by anytime between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM Saturday. Kevin Aaronson and The Aaronson Group will be on site to walk you through the home, answer…

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Best Golf Course Communities in South Orange County

Now Live: Golf Course Living in South Orange County, Your One-Stop Page for Pelican Hill, Monarch Beach & Beyond

Where can I find South Orange County golf course homes for sale in one place? The Aaronson Group’s new Golf Course Living in South Orange County page on previewochomes.com brings every premier South OC golf community, Pelican Hill, Monarch Beach, Coto de Caza, El Niguel, and more, into one searchable resource.

If you’ve ever tried to shop for a golf course home in South OC, you know the problem. Every community has its own page, every brokerage organizes them differently, and active inventory is…

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Preparing Your Home for Sale: What to Do and What Not to Do Before You List

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Seller Strategy — Coastal Orange County

Preparing Your Home for Sale: What to Do and What Not to Do Before You List

When should I start preparing my coastal OC home for sale? Six to twelve months before list day. The goal is not to renovate. The goal is to invest the smallest amount of money for the largest possible increase in sale price, and that requires a plan, not a panic.

Most sellers in Monarch Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Newport Beach, and Laguna Niguel wait too long to start preparing. They call when they are ready, which usually means they want to be on the market in two or three weeks. Sometimes days.

That is a recipe for…

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New to Market-1930 Whitman Drive, Placentia — Fully Renovated Single-Story at $1,425,000

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Coming Soon — Placentia  •  Open Saturday May 2, 12–3 PM

1930 Whitman Drive, Placentia: A Fully Reimagined 4-Bedroom Residence

What is 1930 Whitman Drive in Placentia? A fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in Placentia, California, offered at $1,425,000, featuring designer finishes, a paid Tesla solar system, and a 3-car garage on a 7,000 square foot lot.

Now available in Placentia, 1930 Whitman Drive is a fully renovated 4-bedroom residence that delivers modern sophistication from the moment you arrive. A private courtyard entry sets a lasting first impression before you step through the brand-new front door into 2,065 square feet of completely…

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