$5 Million Glass Block House in Newport Beach Gives $5 Million ‘Miami Vice’ Feel

The two-story glass block building is a real find on the quiet streets of Newport Beach, California.

“It was designed as a commercial building in the 1990s in what is now a residential area with an equestrian park,” explains the estate agent and owner. Richard Moriarty, with Moriarty & Associates. He asks for $4,999,999 for the house.

“So a few of my friends bought it and turned it into an apartment building,” he says. And, charmingly, the retro-style glass-block façade survived the makeover.

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In 2021, Moriarty bought the place from his friends for $3,120,000, according to Realtor.com®. Since then, he has used the 5,463-square-foot space to entertain friends.

“My buddies and I smoke cigars there every Wednesday,” says Moriarty. “There is a large cigar patio with a fireplace and we have large propane heaters. My friends are sad to see the cigar lounge close. They don’t want me to sell, but we’ll figure something out.”

Moriarty recently updated the grounds with more palm trees and a putting green.

In addition to being used as a party venue, this property can still function as a workplace.

“Because it was built as a semi-office [commercial] a building, it’s a whole steel frame structure,” explains Moriarty. “It doesn’t show any wear and tear because it’s commercially built.”

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Miami Vice House

The glass block aesthetic continues in four bedrooms, four bathrooms and most living spaces. The living room has a breakfast bar, refrigerator, dishwasher and seating area with built-in sound and lighting.

“The previous owners were rich, so everything was expensive,” says Moriarty.

Even though this place was built in the 1990s, there seems to be an influence from what came before: Phil Collins and pastel suits.

“We call it the home of the Miami Vice Police Department because when you go inside, you get that 80s vibe,” says Moriarty. “This is not a formula house at all because it was an office building that has been modernized and is on a really great lot.”

The house sits on a half-acre lot that Moriarty says is worth about $3 million if there’s nothing on it. He estimates that it would take years and about $15 million to build another house of the same size.

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Moriarty says he has no idea how many glass blocks are part of the structure.

“You can count them,” he says with a laugh.

You can also count the cars that can fit in the garage. In addition to office space with a separate entrance and two bathrooms, there is enough space for 30 cars.

“For a single guy with a large car collection, this would be perfect for this house,” he says. I just haven’t found this guy yet.

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