Harbor Highlands, Newport Beach

Located in the Upper Newport Bay area of Newport Beach, Orange County, Harbor Highlands is wonderful mid-sized family neighborhood.  Newport Beach is home to some of the most highly sought after luxury properties in Southern California real estate. Harbor Highlands has great desirability in the Newport Beach real estate market because its a waterfront neighborhood with private beach access. Harbor Highlands is part of the Dover Shores community.  Harbor Highlands is just one of several neighborhoods that make up Dover Shores. Other neighborhoods in Dover Shores are Baycrest South, Baycrest North, Westcliff and Dover Shores. Harbor Highlands homes are bay front and bay view. Harbor Highlands has two distinctive neighborhoods; Harbor Highlands 1 and Harbor Highlands 2.  Between the two neighborhoods there are 310 single family homes. Harbor Highlands 1 was built in the 1950’s; most homes have been updated and remodeled. All houses in the Harbor Highlands 1 neighborhood are single story. Harbor Highlands 1 homes are priced at the entry level for homes in the Dover Shores community.  Home prices in this neighborhood range from 900,000 dollars to 1.2 million dollars. There are not any homeowners’ association dues in the Harbor Highlands 1. Harbor Highlands 2 has newer homes.  The prices in the Harbor Highlands 2 neighborhood are between 1.4 million and 1.7 million dollars. Dover Shores’ residents, which includes both Harbor Heights neighborhoods, have many amenities such as, a volleyball court, tot lot, barbeque area and basketball court.  Dover Shores’ residents have access to two private beaches; North Star beach and Larry’s Beach. Homeowners’ association dues range between $50 and $125 per month, depending on neighborhood. Students attend schools in the award winning Newport – Mesa Unified School District, specifically Mariner Elementary School. Fashion Island is the closest the shopping and dining area for the Harbor Highlands.