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23 Harbor Island sold on December 28, 2016 for $12,600,000, 15.4% below the $14,900,000 asking price after 139 days on the market; it was first listed at $17,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
23 Harbor Island, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,948 sq ft
- 7,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1940
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$12,600,000
Subdivision Harbor Island
The home
About 23 Harbor Island
Offering incomparable bay views, this is possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity to create your dream estate on the gold coast of Newport's highly coveted and prestigious gated community of Harbor Island. The extraordinary main channel and anchor basin vistas feature all the activities up and down the bay from beyond the Pavillion to Lido Isle making this a true trophy property! Southwestern exposure allows for just the right amount of sun all day and breathtaking sunsets in the evening. And unique to most bay front properties there is also a spacious waterfront terrace and lawn ideal for entertaining large groups or just enjoying your own private sanctuary. Although the existing home is older, it is certainly a warm and inviting place to remodel or live in while you plan for the home of your dreams. Park your large yacht right in front, but you may never want to leave!
Property details for 23 Harbor Island
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Harbor Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,948 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1940. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-230-27. Highlights include harbor and bay views, bay frontage, a fireplace, and a three-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP16177406
- Year Built
- 1940
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,948
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,550
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Bay, Harbor
- HOA Dues
- $3,140
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Harbor Island Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 05023027
- On Market Date
- 2016-08-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $261.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Dock
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool Features
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Fixer
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Harbor Island (HARI)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains
The record
Property History for 23 Harbor Island
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2016 | Sold | $12,600,000 | |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Listed for sale | $17,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23 Harbor Island
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 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.9 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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 30 of 30 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 30 of 30. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 30 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630051003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 176 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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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
- 462
- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,607
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Schools
School District for 23 Harbor Island
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Joanne Perkins of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 5:02 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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