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2172 E Oceanfront sold on October 15, 2018 for $8,600,000, 12.1% below the $9,788,885 asking price after 48 days on the market; it was first listed at $9,788,888. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2172 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,350 sq ft
- 4,193 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
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$8,600,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula Point
26 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,575,000
The home
About 2172 E Oceanfront
Make your coastal living dreams come true with this spectacular oceanfront corner estate lot in Newport Beach at Peninsula Point that offers breathtaking surrounding views of the harbor, ocean, coastline and Catalina Island! You can enjoy the welcoming 3,300' retreat immediately while potentially designing your own compound that optimizes these amazing views & beach access. Wake up to breakfast by- the - sea and fall asleep to the soothing lull of the waves in this 4 bedroom retreat that includes upper level main living and entertaining area with endless water views from every vantage and a balcony for enjoying the ocean air. A secluded master bedroom completes the upstairs floor plan. The lower level offers a 2nd living area, including small kitchen and private access to the most notable beach in all of Southern California, featuring every body surfer's nirvana- the infamous Wedge. An oversized rooftop deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the picturesque vistas, watch magnificent yachts go by or gather with friends to sip cocktails during those crimson California sunsets. The secluded residential location of this exclusive section of the peninsula affords one of the least populated environs that marries California beachfront and bayside living. As it is with many prestigious properties , 2172 E Oceanfront has the potential to become a "named" compound establishing its reputation as a generational estate within the Newport Beach community.
Property details for 2172 E Oceanfront
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula Point neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,350 square feet of living space on a 4,193-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-282-37. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP18155600
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,350
- Living Area Source
- Other
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,193
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0963
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Bay, Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Rocks, Water
- Parcel Number
- 04828237
- On Market Date
- 2018-07-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Common Area, Inside, Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 2172 E Oceanfront
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2018 | Sold | $8,600,000 | |
| Jul 6, 2018 | Listed for sale | $9,788,888 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2172 E Oceanfront
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 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 16 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 14 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628001015, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (5 Level 2 ports). 138 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 Peninsula Point home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 26
- Median price
- $4,575,000
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $2,914
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula Point sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Miramar | Oct 29, 2026 | $4,850,000 | 2,408 | $2,014 | 0 |
| 449 M Street | Oct 29, 2026 | $3,800,000 | 1,174 | $3,237 | 12 |
| 2012 E Ocean Boulevard | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,650,000 | 1,643 | $2,222 | 8 |
| 503 L Street | Sep 22, 2026 | $6,600,000 | 3,148 | $2,097 | 93 |
| 1730 E Ocean Boulevard | Sep 18, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,100 | $2,000 | 110 |
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Schools
School District for 2172 E Oceanfront
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Coleen Brennan of Engel & Voelkers Newport Beach
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 12:33 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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