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221 Pearl Avenue sold on October 20, 2017 for $2,450,000, 9.1% below the $2,695,000 asking price after 25 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
221 Pearl Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 1,783 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 2003
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$2,450,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,187,500
The home
About 221 Pearl Avenue
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR! A Home Environment that Lifts Your Spirits & Exudes Character, Joy & Ease of Island Living!
CUSTOM BUILT FRONT HOME:Completion 2004. Open, Spacious & Versatile Floor Plan. Vaulted Ceilings, High Windows, Skylights & French Doors. 2 Private Bedroom Suites One on Each Level of Home. 1st FLOOR: Great Room Opens to Both Front & Atrium Patios, Dutch Door Entrance, Vaulted Ceilings, Fireplace, Breakfast Bar, Large Dining Area. Bedroom Suite on 1st Floor opens to Atrium Patio Through French Doors. 2nd FLOOR: Open Entertainment Room w/ Office Space, Bookcases, Reading Nook, Media Cabinetry, Exterior Balcony w/ a Peek of North Bay. Private 2nd Bedroom Suite. *100% Solar in Front Home w/ Full Battery Backup. Air Conditioning in front home. APARTMENT AND GARAGE (Originally built apx. 1936) EXTENSIVELY REMODELED 1997/1998. 2 Bedroom Upstairs Apt w/1 Full Bath, Dutch Door Entry, Large Galley Kitchen, Vented Skylights & Exterior Washer/Dryer Closet. Spacious Living Room w/ Vaulted Ceilings. Franklin Stove is a Free Standing Fireplace & Rated Heater. OVERSIZE 2 CAR GARAGE(apx 624 sq ft): A Craftsman’s & Mechanic’s Dream w/ Functional & Specialized Workspace on all Perimeter Walls, Garage Office & ½ Bath, Washer/Dryer, Bonus Storage. Exterior Parking Apron For Additional Vehicle behind garage. Home and Apt. have Reminiscent Architectural Detail of early Balboa Island Days. *Square Footage of Structure & Lot per Public Record/Buyer to Verify square footages
Property details for 221 Pearl Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,783 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2003. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-032-29. Highlights include a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP17199866
- Year Built
- 2003
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,783
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 05003229
- On Market Date
- 2017-08-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Open Floorplan, Loft, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Blower Fan, Gas, Guest Accommodations, Heatilator, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Insulated Windows, Skylights
- Doors
- French Doors, Insulated Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick, Drywall, Shingle Siding
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Front Porch, Patio, See Remarks
- Parking
- Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 221 Pearl Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 | Sold | $2,450,000 | |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 221 Pearl 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 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.
- 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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 34 of 34 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 34 of 34.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 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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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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- Homes sold
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- Median price
- $5,187,500
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
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Schools
School District for 221 Pearl Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Mary Hardesty of Mary Hardesty Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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