$11,500,000
3Beds3Baths1,953SqFt
1904 W OceanfrontNewport Beach, CA 92663Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
1220 W BAY Avenue sold on September 29, 2012 for $10,500,000, 8.7% below the $11,500,000 asking price after 369 days on the market; it was first listed at $16,950,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1220 W BAY Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 4 beds
- 7 baths
- 5,000 sq ft
- 0.25-acre lot
- Built 1936
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$10,500,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,300,000
The home
About 1220 W BAY Avenue
Luxurious open spaces & minimalist contemporary-style are fused with 1930's Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in this stylish Balboa Peninsula Bayfront estate home. One of the most prized waterfront properties in Newport Harbor, with two buildable lots totaling 100' of frontage, this premier property has a swimming pool & unobstructed views of the harbor activity, city lights & Fashion Island. Recently remodeled with a unique palette of artistic finishes that includes polished concrete, walls of retractable doors, rough sawn cabinetry, white oak hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, limestone & handsome tile work, the home features a large lower level great room with two fireplaces, open kitchen, & large expanses of glass. The upper level has a huge luxurious master suite & two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths. Presently the pier & slips allow for three boats - a 76', 64' & 63' craft can be accommodated or reconfiguration would allow for a yacht of up to 115 feet
Property details for 1220 W BAY Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 5,000 square feet of living space on a 0.25-acre lot. The home was built in 1936. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-232-05. Highlights include coastline and harbor views, a pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a five-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L37168
- Year Built
- 1936
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,900
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.25
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 5
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Marina, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 04723205
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern, Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Gunite, Heated
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
The record
Property History for 1220 W BAY Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2012 | Sold | $10,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1220 W 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 06059C0381K 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 29 of 30 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 30 of 30. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 30 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628002010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 168 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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The neighborhood
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.
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $7,300,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1123 E Balboa | Oct 25, 2026 | $10,900,000 | 2,851 | $3,823 | 36 |
| 915 W Bay Avenue | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,921,000 | 2,270 | $2,168 | 3 |
| 3603 Lake Avenue | Oct 5, 2026 | $4,550,000 | 2,200 | $2,068 | 0 |
| 1440 W Bay Avenue | Sep 9, 2026 | $9,125,000 | 3,264 | $2,796 | 0 |
| 3601 Lake Avenue | Sep 4, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 2,200 | $2,045 | 7 |
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Schools
School District for 1220 W BAY Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:03 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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