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1515 E Bay Avenue sold on September 28, 2020 for $10,325,000, 0.2% below the $10,350,000 asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1515 E Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3 beds
- 6 baths
- 3,400 sq ft
- 8,595 sq ft lot
- Built 1933
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$10,325,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula Point
26 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,575,000
The home
About 1515 E Bay Avenue
1515 East Bay Avenue is a rare opportunity to enjoy your own personal paradise in the coveted Peninsula Point neighborhood of Newport Beach. The offering boasts an oversized 45-foot bayfront lot, plus 3 additional lots behind the main property, which are currently situated as garages, a grassy lawn, and a private paddle tennis court. Designed by renowned celebrity architect Paul R. Williams, the home offers an extraordinary blending of indoor and outdoor areas and thoughtfully designed, light-filled living spaces. Embracing its coastal location, nearly every room in the home features a view of the harbor. The living and dining rooms open up to a spacious covered patio and manicured rear grounds, providing the ideal environment from which to view and join in the waterfront activities. Equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, exquisite tiled backsplashes, and a view of the harbor, the kitchen is worthy of even the most discerning home chef. Upstairs, the master suite features a connected sitting area and office, an en suite spa-inspired master bathroom, and a dual set of French doors that open to a deck overlooking the water. The best of both worlds, this home offers a coveted bayfront peninsula location, yet is only minutes from some of California’s best world-class dining and shopping. The main house alone would be an exceptional offering; combined with the 3 additional recreation lots, this estate is in a league of its own. Some opportunities truly are once-in-a-lifetime.
Property details for 1515 E Bay Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula Point neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,400 square feet of living space on an 8,595-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1933. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-182-22. Highlights include bay and panoramic views, bay frontage, a fireplace, an attached eight-car garage, central air, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP20200111
- Year Built
- 1933
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,400
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,595
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1973
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 8
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 04818222
- On Market Date
- 2020-09-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, See Remarks
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 1515 E Bay Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | Sold | $10,325,000 | |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Listed for sale | $10,350,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1515 E 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 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 68 of 70 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 70 of 70. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 67 of 70.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628001002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (5 Level 2 ports). 146 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 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 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 1515 E Bay Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Kimberly Bibb of Villa Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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