$3,995,000
3Beds2Baths1,472SqFt
120 Via UndineNewport Beach, CA 92663Lido Island
1527 W Balboa, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,000 sq ft
- Built 1946
$3,995,000
This property is also on the market under MLS LG26166425 (Residential Income).
The home
About 1527 W Balboa
Listen to the waves crash from your bedroom in this rare to the market beach-close duplex located just one home from the sand, offering an exceptional opportunity for owner occupants, investors, those looking for a vacation house, or those seeking a coastal retreat with income potential. This fully upgraded property features two separate well maintained residences. First a charming front cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The second unit is an fully upgraded owners home containing 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, complete with New LVP luxury flooring downstairs, new white oak flooring upstairs, the upstairs bathroom is brand new, and the entire property is newly painted. A one-car garage provides convenient parking and storage and a second uncovered parking spot is available in the rear of the property. Both units will rent for top dollar, or keep one for your own use and rent the other for some extra income. These features make 1527 W. Balboa truly one to see!
The home is in one of the most desirable locations on the Peninsula, walk west and you are on the beach, walk east and you will find Newport Bay. Also directly across the street you’ll find the marina and Marina Park (perfect for young families), complete with the lighthouse restaurant and its iconic lighthouse, creating picturesque bay views from the property. Enjoy an unbeatable location where both the beach and bay are just steps away, with endless opportunities for boating, paddle boarding, dining, and the quintessential Newport Beach lifestyle.
Property details for 1527 W Balboa
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,000 square feet of living space and is listed at $3,995,000, about $1,998 per square foot. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-211-02. Highlights include ocean and bay views, an attached one-car garage, an updated home, and cottage architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $3,995,000
- Days On Site
- 52 Days
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,000 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1946
- MLS® Number
- LG26177551
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- LG26177551
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,000
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,561
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0588
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Marina, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Name
- none
- Parcel Number
- 04721102
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-13
- Zoning
- r2
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Drapes
- Accessibility
- Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance
- Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Laundry, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Uncovered
- Fencing
- Average Condition, Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- none
- Community Features
- Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1527 W Balboa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$30,252/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $399,500 down
Principal & interest$23,993
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$1,498
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$3,596
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,165
HOANot reported, not included
$26,088/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $799,000 down
Principal & interest$21,327
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$3,596
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,165
HOANot reported, not included
$23,423/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $1,198,500 down
Principal & interest$18,662
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$3,596
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,165
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$4,761/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$3,596
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,165
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Newport Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 36
- Median price
- $3,967,500
- Median days on market
- 44
- Median per sq ft
- $1,832
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Newport Beach sales
At $1,998 per square foot, this home's asking price is 9% above the Newport Beach median of $1,832 for duplexes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Newport Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Opal | Sep 25, 2026 | $3,750,000 | 2,024 | $1,853 | 11 |
| 3709 W Balboa | Sep 14, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 600 | $3,667 | 47 |
| 2212 Laurel | Sep 3, 2026 | $3,235,000 | 2,000 | $1,618 | 8 |
| 510 Avocado | Aug 27, 2026 | $3,720,000 | 3,194 | $1,165 | 8 |
| 118 Emerald | Aug 20, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,893 | $1,770 | 79 |
Schools
Schools for 1527 W Balboa
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Newport
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Newport Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Location
Location
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Listed by Sean Jarne of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 2, 2026 at 10:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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