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928 E BALBOA Boulevard sold on August 24, 2012 for $4,900,000, 12.5% below the $5,600,000 asking price after 82 days on the market. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Aug 24, 2012

928 E BALBOA Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661

  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 4,263 sq ft
  • 8,642 sq ft lot
  • Built 1914

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$4,900,000

MLS# L39056

Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)

27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,300,000

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This home has a newer listing: MLS NP17032663 (Sold).

The home

About 928 E BALBOA Boulevard

Historic Twin Palms is one of Balboa's finest original bayfront estates. Situated on two lots with 60' feet of waterfront, a bayfront swimming pool and two sizeable docks for large boats, this classic property is an extraordinary value for its land and infrastructure alone. This classic traditional style Balboa home has spectacular Newport Harbor views, is filled with charm and character and features over 4,200 square feet of living space with a guest apartment, basement, hardwood floors and period details. Great proximity to the beach and village of Balboa.

Property details for 928 E BALBOA Boulevard

This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,263 square feet of living space on an 8,642-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1914. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-141-31. Highlights include coastline and harbor views, a pool, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and cottage architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
L39056
Year Built
1914
Living Area (sq ft)
4,263
Living Area Source
Public Records
Lot Size (sq ft)
8,642
Lot Size (acres)
0.198
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5
View
Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Water
Parcel Number
04814131
Listing Terms
Notice Of Default

Interior Features

Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Cottage, Traditional
Exterior Features
Boat Slip
Roof
Composition
Pool Features
Filtered, Heated
Spa
None
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)

The record

Property History for 928 E BALBOA Boulevard

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 2, 2017 Sold $7,200,000 HOM Sotheby's International Re
Aug 24, 2012 Sold $4,900,000
Jun 7, 2012 Listed for sale $5,600,000

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 928 E BALBOA Boulevard

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 12 of 13 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 13 of 13. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 13 of 13.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003021, 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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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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

Schools

School District for 928 E BALBOA Boulevard

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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Listed by Steve High of COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS INTER

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:03 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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