Sold
916 E Oceanfront sold on March 19, 2021 for $3,900,000, 4.9% below the $4,100,000 asking price after 127 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,125,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
916 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,501 sq ft
- Built 1972
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$3,900,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
5 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,600,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC25183721 (Sold).
The home
About 916 E Oceanfront
916 E Oceanfront is a prime location oceanfront duplex on the boardwalk. This lower unit is a 2 bed 2 bath with STLP permits, with a very desirable ground floor patio. The upper unit is a 3 bed 2 bath with STLP permits with a private balcony and panoramic ocean views. Directly on the boardwalks and the grassy Balboa Park, with the sand and the water straight ahead. The property is just two blocks from the Balboa Pier and Balboa Village, full of shops, restaurants, bars and activities.
Each unit in this building gets ONE parking space in the carport for a total of TWO. The carport is a little tight to maneuver in and out of, but nearly any regular vehicle will fit.
NOTE: There is construction ongoing next door that should result in a public alley in the near future. Currently the property's parking is accessed via 919 East Balboa, a separate unit, in exchange for the use of one parking space at 916 East Oceanfront. Once alley access is available, unit will regain its THREE car parking. As a requirement of this sale, any buyer will need to agree to abide by the parking arrangement until alley access is available. Buyer to verify alley situation.
NOTE 2: 916 East Oceanfront is no longer being sold in conjunction with 919 East Balboa. Please see separate listing for 919 East Balboa.
Property details for 916 E Oceanfront
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,501 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-143-18. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, and a fireplace.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- NP20224617
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,501
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Park Greenbelt, Ocean, Pier, Water
- Parcel Number
- 04814318
- On Market Date
- 2020-10-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Furnished, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Blinds
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Attached Carport
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Park, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 916 E Oceanfront
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Sold | $5,850,000 | Redfin |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Sold | $3,900,000 | |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Sold | $3,900,000 | White Sail Realty |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Price reduced | $4,100,000 | From $4,125,000 |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Listed for sale | $4,125,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 916 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 18 of 23 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 23 of 23. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 7 of 23.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003037, 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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The neighborhood
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
- 5
- Median price
- $6,600,000
- Median days on market
- 31
- Median per sq ft
- $2,623
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5901 Seashore Drive | Jul 31, 2026 | $9,500,000 | 3,185 | $2,983 | 40 |
| 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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Schools
Schools for 916 E Oceanfront
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Newport
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Art White of White Sail Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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