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42 Balboa Coves sold on April 3, 2020 for $2,800,000, 25.3% below the $3,750,000 asking price after 49 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,195,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
42 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,478 sq ft
- 4,212 sq ft lot
- Built 1991
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$2,800,000
Subdivision Balboa Coves
The home
About 42 Balboa Coves
This “turnkey” Balboa Coves traditional style, bayfront home is one of the largest in the neighborhood with over 4,500 square feet of living space and features an oversized lot, great entertaining floorplan and a spectacular waterfront view of the cove and channel. The lower level of the home features a great room with a fireplace, entertainment center, formal dining area, wetbar, wine refrigerator, a bedroom suite with a marble bath, powder bath, laundry room, three car attached garage, and an abundant kitchen with professional grade stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a large pantry. The upstairs of the home is highlighted with a luxurious water view master suite with a fireplace, sitting area, bayside deck, marble bath, and an extraordinary walk-in closet; in addition, there are two bedroom suites, one with a private bath, a hall bathroom, loft office with built-ins and a third story loft area and huge rooftop deck. The home also features two zones of air conditioning, high ceilings, marble floors, an outdoor firepit, Jacuzzi, Paddleboard storage and a private boat slip to accommodate a 37’ yacht. Balboa Coves is a private gated community of 68 waterfront homes that features private boat slips, grass areas & children’s play park. All of the fun of Newport Harbor is out your door think paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, boat or stroll to the new Lido Village or taking the Duffy out for cocktails or to one of the many waterfront restaurants in the harbor
Property details for 42 Balboa Coves
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Coves neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,478 square feet of living space on a 4,212-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1991. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-041-20. Highlights include coastline and harbor views, ocean frontage, a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, and a guard-gated community.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20031325
- Year Built
- 1991
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,478
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,212
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0967
- Levels
- One, Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Bay, Bridges, Canal, Coastline, Harbor, Marina
- HOA Dues
- $160
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Balboa Coves
- Parcel Number
- 42304120
- On Market Date
- 2020-02-13
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip, Dock, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Concrete, Flat, Rolled Hot Mop, Synthetic
- Construction
- Clapboard, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck
- Parking
- Carport, Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Guest, Paved
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Coves (BLCV)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Water Sports, Gated, Marina
- Association Amenities
- Dock, Maintenance Grounds, Picnic Area, Pier, Playground
- Security
- Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security
The record
Property History for 42 Balboa Coves
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2020 | Sold | $2,800,000 | |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Listed for sale | $4,195,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 42 Balboa Coves
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 1 of 77 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 73 of 77. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 72 of 77.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635002002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 114 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 461
- Median price
- $4,365,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,605
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Schools
School District for 42 Balboa Coves
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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