Sold
1608 Park Avenue sold on June 25, 2021 for $1,800,000, 5.2% below the $1,899,000 asking price after 123 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,999,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1608 Park Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 740 sq ft
- 1,800 sq ft lot
- Built 1929
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$1,800,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP24205692 (Sold).
The home
About 1608 Park Avenue
Historic Park Avenue home/lot for sale. Located just over the bridge on prestigious Little Balboa Island, this unique south facing property is prime and ready for the perfect custom rebuild. Situated arguably in the best location on the island, this lovely street offers the classic Balboa Island comfort and charm. Within a short walking distance to the beautiful waterfront boardwalk, public pier, and the popular Marine Avenue shops and restaurants, 1608 Park Avenue is an islanders dream. The unique south facing lot direction, allows for a full, front patio island view. The highly desirable neighborhood has tremendous upside for a potential new property rebuild. The city of Newport Beach allows for expansion acceptability. Please call/text to enquire into future building requirements and property perimeters. Property is sold as is where is.
Property details for 1608 Park Avenue
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 740 square feet of living space on a 1,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-192-13. Highlights include ocean and harbor views, canal frontage, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20254014
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 740
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0413
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 05019213
- On Market Date
- 2020-12-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Family Room, See Through
- Laundry
- Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Bay Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Shake
- Construction
- Brick, Frame, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Garage, On Site, One Space, Garage Faces Side
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing
The record
Property History for 1608 Park Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | Sold | $2,610,000 | Compass |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Sold | $1,800,000 | |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 3, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Price reduced | $1,899,000 | From $1,925,000 |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Price reduced | $1,925,000 | From $1,999,000 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1608 Park 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 1,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 31.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062021, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 167 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
- 462
- Median price
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
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 Newport Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
Schools for 1608 Park Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by John Kuzmic of Surterre Properties
Listing information updated Jun 26, 2021 at 8:18 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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