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1248 W Balboa Boulevard sold on August 31, 2017 for $3,190,000. The details are below for reference.

1248 W Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3,400 sq ft
- Built 1948
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The home
About 1248 W Balboa Boulevard
Prime investment income property situated on a rare double-sized corner location in the heart of Balboa Peninsula. Eight units - six ground level 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom - beach bungalow style units divided by a charming common courtyard. Upstairs there is a spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with ocean and bay views along with a studio apartment. Six carports in the rear alley along with extra storage. Conveniently located one block from the ocean and the bay at the corner of 13th Street and W. Balboa Boulevard. Walking distance to the new Marina Park, Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, Fun Zone and all the shopping and dining the Peninsula has to offer. This is an excellent opportunity for an investor, developer or build your own dream beach home!
Property details for 1248 W Balboa Boulevard
This home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,400 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-234-19. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean and bay views.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- MLS Number
- NP17156068
- Year Built
- 1948
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,233
- Levels
- Two
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Bay, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 04723419
- On Market Date
- 2017-07-13
- Zoning
- R2
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Flat
- Lot Features
- Six To Ten Units Acre, Corner Lot
- Parking
- Attached Carport
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Overhead Utilities
- Condition
- Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 8
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1248 W Balboa Boulevard
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | Sold | $3,190,000 | |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1248 W Balboa Boulevard
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 06059C0381K 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 22 of 26 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 26 of 26. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 26.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628002027, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 151 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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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.
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Listed by Amy Baumgartner of Villa Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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