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518 S Bay Front sold on September 30, 2021 for $9,500,000, at the asking price after 253 days on the market; it was first listed at $9,995,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
518 S Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,686 sq ft
- 2,614 sq ft lot
- Built 2008
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$9,500,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,187,500
The home
About 518 S Bay Front
The Balboa Island waterfront lifestyle awaits. This immaculate, turn-key bay front residence was rebuilt from the studs in 2008 by Patterson Custom Homes with a 2020 renovation by Blackband Design. Arguably the best location on the island, the custom Cape Cod-style home sits on a sandy bay beach with unsurpassed views of the world-famous Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and the Balboa Pavilion. Offering appx 30 ft of frontage and a private dock with dining area and space for 3 vessels, this designer beach home is your key to the active island lifestyle. The estate is adorned in the highest quality finishes including custom millwork and lighting, Rohl fixtures, slab marble countertops, designer tile accents and drapery treatments. A walk-in butler’s pantry complements the chef’s kitchen fit with high-end appliances including a built-in Miele coffee maker. The open concept kitchen, dining and great rooms flow organically through stacking glass doors to a spacious sunlit patio overlooking the water. Upstairs, a second living space with wet bar is accompanied by a large laundry room, two guest beds & baths, as well as the master suite with walk-in closet, 2-person shower, fireplace, sitting area, and private deck to sit and watch the yachts go by. Abundant storage, automated A/V system, Sonos house audio, and alarm system are additional highlights. Available with custom furnishings, a Duffy boat and 2 jet skis, a lifetime of memories are just days away for the right buyer.
Property details for 518 S Bay Front
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,686 square feet of living space on a 2,614-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2008. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-051-18. Highlights include harbor and bay views, beach frontage, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP20231215
- Year Built
- 2008
- Builder
- Patterson Custom Homes
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,686
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Landmark, Marina, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05005118
- On Market Date
- 2020-11-16
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Custom
- Exterior Features
- Dock, Lighting
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
- Security
- Security System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 518 S Bay Front
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Sold | $9,500,000 | |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Price reduced | $9,500,000 | From $9,995,000 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Listed for sale | $9,995,000 | |
| Jun 10, 2014 | Sold | $6,550,000 | Coldwell Banker Previews Inter |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 518 S Bay 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 5,000 Mbps, at 36 of 37 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 37 of 37. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 33 of 37.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 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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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.
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- Homes sold
- 22
- Median price
- $5,187,500
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1207 N Bay Front | Oct 14, 2026 | $7,250,000 | 992 | $7,308 | 128 |
| 226 Opal | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,980,000 | 936 | $3,184 | 10 |
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Schools
School District for 518 S Bay Front
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 10:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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