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2517 Vista Baya sold on November 27, 2019 for $2,000,000, 11.1% below the $2,250,000 asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2517 Vista Baya, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 6 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,632 sq ft
- 0.39-acre lot
- Built 1952
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$2,000,000
The home
About 2517 Vista Baya
Designed by renowned architect Herbert Brownell in a blended Mid-Century Modern Ranch style, this one-of-a-kind home is precisely located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac near the Newport Back Bay. Situated on an expansive lot, which measures more than a third of an acre, the single-level home spans 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, features ample storage that has been creatively built into the hallways, and offers views of whitecapped mountains through the numerous windows in the high-ceilinged living room. The master suite features a walk-in closet, a deck leading out to the backyard, and an extensively upgraded en suite master bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. A dream for car collectors, the garage space is suitable for 5-6 cars, and was constructed just 6 years ago with heaters, ceiling fans, and a television hook-up. Additional amenities of this home include 2 water heaters and 2 forced air units, both for greater efficiency and convenience, a cozy family room with a fireplace in addition to the formal living room, and several fruit trees bearing avocados, figs, apricots, limes, and plums. This home is ideally located to take advantage of all the incredible amenities of coastal Orange County. Enjoy white sandy beaches, world-class shopping and dining, and luxurious resorts, all just minutes away.
Property details for 2517 Vista Baya
This 6-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,632 square feet of living space on a 0.39-acre lot. The home was built in 1952. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-101-34. Highlights include mountain views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached five-car garage, a turnkey home, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG19227023
- Year Built
- 1952
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,632
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,160
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3939
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 5
- Parking Spaces
- 12
- View
- Courtyard, Mountains, Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 42610134
- On Market Date
- 2019-09-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 6
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mid Century Modern, Ranch
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Near Park, Paved, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
- Parking
- Concrete, Carport, Door Multi, Garage, Guest, Oversized, Private, Rv Access Parking
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Upper Newport Bay (UBNB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 2517 Vista Baya
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2019 | Sold | $2,000,000 | |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000 | |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Sold | $1,275,000 | Prudential Calif Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2517 Vista Baya
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0269K 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
Outside the liquefaction zones.
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
Outside 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.1 miles from it.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 90 of 96 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 96 of 96. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 7 of 96.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630092008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 613 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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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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- Median price
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- Median days on market
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School District for 2517 Vista Baya
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by John Stanaland of VILLA REAL ESTATE
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:13 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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