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125 E Bay Front sold on June 9, 2021 for $6,450,000, 7.8% below the $6,995,000 asking price after 30 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
125 E Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,502 sq ft
- Built 1956
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$6,450,000
The home
About 125 E Bay Front
Few locations in Newport Harbor can rival the picturesque “Little Balboa Island” for fun, activities, charm and character. This prime bayfront home and guest cottage are located in the coveted “100 block” and feature spectacular waterfront views and a shared boat dock for two yachts. The charming traditional style front house, with nicely proportioned spaces, is entered by a “Dutch door” to a living room with a fireplace, leaded glass details, limestone entry, and a dining area; there is view kitchen with paint grade white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic countertops. In addition, there is a den with a powder bath and a covered breezeway to a two-car attached garage. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with sweeping bay vistas, two additional bedrooms and two baths. Above the garage, there is a terrific two-bedroom, one-bath, apartment with a living room and galley kitchen. Swimming, sailing, paddleboarding, hanging out on your own bay beach, and strolling the Island’s boardwalk are out your front door. “Little Balboa Island” is an easy walk to all of the fun of Marine Avenue with its shops, restaurants, Village Inn, Irvine Ranch market, coffee bars, St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Dad’s Doughnuts and “World Famous Balboa Bars.”
Property details for 125 E Bay Front
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,502 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-184-17. Highlights include ocean and harbor views, beach frontage, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, air conditioning, and English architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- LG21050619
- Year Built
- 1956
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,502
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Marina, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 05018417
- On Market Date
- 2021-03-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceramic Counters, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- English, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip, Dock
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Clapboard, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Level, Rectangular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Fishing, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 125 E Bay Front
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2021 | Sold | $6,450,000 | |
| May 2, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 125 E Bay Front
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 19 of 20 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 20 of 20. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 20.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062009, 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). 172 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
- 33
- Median price
- $3,750,000
- Median days on market
- 50
- Median per sq ft
- $1,811
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 224 Amethyst | Sep 29, 2026 | $3,736,710 | 2,805 | $1,332 | 115 |
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Schools
School District for 125 E Bay Front
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Steve High of Villa Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 9, 2021 at 5:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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