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700 E Ocean Front sold on June 2, 2020 for $2,925,000. The details are below for reference.

DuplexSold · Jun 2, 2020

700 E Ocean Front, Newport Beach, CA 92661

  • 2,310 sq ft
  • Built 1973

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$2,925,000

MLS# NP20042458

Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)

6 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,475,000

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The home

About 700 E Ocean Front

Located in the heart of the Balboa Village, this Boardwalk Corner Duplex is the LOWEST Priced OCEANFRONT property in Newport. Walk down the boardwalk and you are on the pier or on the sand. Currently operated as a vacation rental, the property has amazing income potential. The kitchens and bathrooms were remodeled in 2006 with high end materials. The upper 3 bdrm. 2 bath unit boasts a huge sun-soaked deck with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island and Palos Verdes. The upper unit also has a spacious open floor plan, with fireplace, flat screen TV and tile flooring, perfect for beach living. The kitchen has granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances, along with a spacious walk in pantry. Bathrooms have granite counter tops, and custom tile. The lower unit 1 bdrm 1 bath has the same upgrades and materials as well as a huge raised deck to give an almost birds eye view of the boardwalk and passers by. Each unit has a new washer/dryer inside, double pane windows, Air Conditioning, and hard-lined BBQs. Giant 4 car sunken garage with tons of storage, and total parking for 5 Cars. Enjoy this iconic location, next to the Balboa Pier and Park, Fun Zone, and the Ferry to Balboa Island. Also close to the Wedge, Catalina Flyer and the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. This is Boardwalk living at its finest! This is a must see. Proforma available upon request. (R2 zoning.)

Property details for 700 E Ocean Front

This duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,310 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-135-12. Highlights include a four-car garage and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
NP20042458
Year Built
1973
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,614
Lot Size (acres)
0.06
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
5
Parcel Number
04813512
On Market Date
2020-02-28
Zoning
RSC-R
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Inside, Stacked
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Value In Land, Walkstreet
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Urban

The record

Property History for 700 E Ocean Front

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 2, 2020 Sold $2,925,000
Feb 28, 2020 Listed for sale $2,999,000

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 700 E Ocean Front

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 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 4 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 3 of 4. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 4 of 4.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003039, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 154 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 (Residential) home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
6
Median price
$5,475,000
Median days on market
19
Median per sq ft
$2,554

Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales

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213 33rd Street May 28, 2026 $2,616,000 1,451 $1,803 7
1204 E Balboa Boulevard Feb 5, 2026 $6,600,000 2,516 $2,623 183
4103 Seashore Jan 8, 2026 $9,200,000 2,724 $3,377 31
4208 River Dec 16, 2025 $4,350,000 1,750 $2,486 6

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Listed by Aaron Batley of Balboa Realty

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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