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209 Opal Avenue sold on January 3, 2017 for $1,920,227, 3.7% below the $1,995,000 asking price after 35 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
209 Opal Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,112 sq ft
- Built 1951
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$1,920,227
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
14 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,764,855
The home
About 209 Opal Avenue
RARE, LARGE FIVE BEDROOM DUPLEX COTTAGES ON BALBOA ISLAND located on the sunny side of the street, just a short walk from the Ferry, Boardwalk, and Island beaches. The front cottage is approached through a lush patio and Dutch door and contains three bedrooms and a full bath, kitchen plus living room with brick fireplace. The charming rear upper cottage is also entered through a Dutch door and features two bedrooms and a bath, a handsome upgraded kitchen with granite counter-tops, living room, and comfortable patio deck. The front cottage is currently rented for $2600 per month and the rear is rented for $1925 per month. This centrally located property offers an array of options as either an investment opportunity with strong rental income potential, a comfortable beach house, or eventually, a great location to build your dream home!
Property details for 209 Opal Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,112 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1951. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-072-41. Highlights include a fireplace and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- NP16751887
- Year Built
- 1951
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,112
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 05007241
- On Market Date
- 2016-11-29
- Zoning
- R 1.5
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Patio Home
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 209 Opal Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2017 | Sold | $1,920,227 | |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 209 Opal Avenue
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 AO, inside 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, 1.0 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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 43 of 43 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 43 of 43. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 43.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 160 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.
Balboa Island - Main Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 14
- Median price
- $3,764,855
- Median days on market
- 60
- Median per sq ft
- $1,662
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Island - Main Island sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 Amethyst | Sep 29, 2026 | $3,736,710 | 2,805 | $1,332 | 115 |
| 118 Emerald | Aug 20, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,893 | $1,770 | 79 |
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Schools
School District for 209 Opal Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Donald Abrams of Abrams Coastal Properties
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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