$2,100,000
Sold
501 E Bay Avenue sold on February 20, 2015 for $1,475,000. The details are below for reference.
501 E Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 2,514 sq ft
- Built 1956
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$1,475,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS BB16169152 (Sold).
The home
About 501 E Bay Avenue
This charming duplex offers the best of both worlds from life's hectic schedule. The warm, welcoming interiors of the spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath owner's unit offers a perfect weekend getaway for family and friends yet affords the flexibility of a weekly rental if desired. The unit has recently been upgraded with remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, features a huge deck for BBQ and outdoor enjoyment offering a peek a boo view of the bay. Downstairs unit is 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths that currently has a long term tenant. Ideally located in the middle of the Bay and the Beach and a stone's throw to the fun zone and restaurants. If this is not enough, it also features a 3 car garage, a rarity in this area! A wonderful place to live year round or a vacation home or summer rental! Don't miss out on this wonderful investment!!!
Property details for 501 E Bay Avenue
This home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,514 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-115-01. Highlights include a fireplace and a three-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- MLS Number
- CV14246836
- Year Built
- 1956
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,178
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.05
- Levels
- Two
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- Parcel Number
- 04811501
- On Market Date
- 2014-11-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Pool Features
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 501 E Bay Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2017 | Sold | $1,585,000 | Keller Williams WMC |
| Feb 20, 2015 | Sold | $1,475,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 501 E Bay Avenue
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0382K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Inside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 9 of 11 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 7 of 11. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 11.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003016, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 154 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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About Newport Beach
Set along the Pacific in Orange County, Newport Beach surrounds Newport Harbor, where Balboa Island, Lido Isle, and the Balboa Peninsula frame one of California's largest recreational harbors. The city stretches from the Balboa and Newport piers to Corona del Mar and Fashion Island, within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 10:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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