$2,400,000
203 6th StreetNewport Beach, CA 92661Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
521 W Bay Avenue sold on September 8, 2020 for $2,300,000. The details are below for reference.
521 W Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3,111 sq ft
- Built 1972
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$2,300,000
The home
About 521 W Bay Avenue
Look at this spacious duplex, over 3000 square feet of living space!!!! Balboa Peninsula location in the highly desirable Newport Beach bay and harbor area. Centrally situated between the ocean and the bay, makes this an ideal location for a summer home or short term weekly rental opportunities. Walk out your door, you can see the sand, just a few short blocks away. The bay front is a quick walk just minutes away. Unique property with spacious floor plans, tons of living space. Large corner 2 unit building featuring a four bedroom/ two bath upper unit, enjoying high ceilings, fireplace, large living room with access to a private deck. Also includes inside laundry. The lower residence has three bedrooms/two baths, nice fireplace, kitchen bar area, in excellent condition. The lower has direct access to the shared two car garage. This property has been family owned for many years, lived in and enjoyed by various family members. In the last number of years there has been a steady tenant history, always leased. Close not only to the water, but also entertainment, restaurants, shopping and historic landmarks. Prime Coastal investment in the heart of Newport!
Property details for 521 W Bay Avenue
This home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,111 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-071-11. Highlights include a fireplace, a two-car garage, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- MLS Number
- NP20050504
- Year Built
- 1972
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Two
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 04807111
- On Market Date
- 2020-03-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage, Upper Level
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre, Corner Lot
- Parking
- Assigned
- Fencing
- Average Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 521 W Bay Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2020 | Sold | $2,300,000 | |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 521 W Bay Avenue
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 13 of 13 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 2 of 13. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 12 of 13.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628004011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 156 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 Tracy Seeber of Burr White Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 6:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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