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1514 Balboa Avenue sold on October 31, 2017 for $1,850,000, 7.5% below the $1,999,900 asking price after 25 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,299,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1514 Balboa Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 1,808 sq ft
- Built 1949
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$1,850,000
The home
About 1514 Balboa Avenue
Wonderfully maintained turnkey duplex located on the coveted "little island" of Balboa Island. This duplex is located on the sunny side of the street and is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that has no traffic turning from Park Ave. Upstairs unit offers 2 bedrooms plus office (currently used as 3rd bedroom) and 2 bathrooms. Lower unit offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This duplex is perfect to live in the upper unit and rent the lower, or investor with both as rentals. Seller also has proposed plans by well-known architect, Ian Harrison, for a new construction single family home. Great location filled with local shopping, dining, restaurants, boat/activities, and just steps from the bay, the Island has the refreshing feeling of being on vacation all of the time!
Property details for 1514 Balboa Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,808 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1949. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-202-16. Highlights include bay views and a fireplace.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- NP17216452
- Year Built
- 1949
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,808
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,884
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05020216
- On Market Date
- 2017-09-19
- Zoning
- RT-E
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Carpet, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Carport
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 5
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Panel Doors
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Near Park, Near Public Transit
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Parking
- Attached Carport
- Fencing
- Glass, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Phone Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 1514 Balboa Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2017 | Sold | $1,850,000 | |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Listed for sale | $2,299,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1514 Balboa 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, 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 34 of 47 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 47 of 47. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 47.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062018, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 179 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 33
- Median price
- $3,750,000
- Median days on market
- 50
- Median per sq ft
- $1,811
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 224 Amethyst | Sep 29, 2026 | $3,736,710 | 2,805 | $1,332 | 115 |
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Schools
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- Elementary
- Abraham Lincoln
- Middle
- Horace Ensign
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Kristin Halton of Teles Properties, Inc.
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:19 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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