Sold
538 Vista Grande sold on May 28, 2021 for $1,550,000, 1.6% above the $1,525,000 asking price after 69 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,400,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
538 Vista Grande, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,202 sq ft
- 1,991 sq ft lot
- Built 1970
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$1,550,000
Subdivision Bluffs Original
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,188,875
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC24029622 (Sold).
The home
About 538 Vista Grande
If you are looking for a MAIN LEVEL MASTER BEDROOM with a spacious open concept living area, this beautiful E plan home in the Bluffs is for you! As you enter the front gate into your private patio, enjoy the koi pond along with serene running water feature. There is plenty of room for dining Alfresco or simply lounging. This home has been recently renovated with new hardwood floors on the lower level, fresh paint inside and out and new quartz countertop and custom back splash in the kitchen. Enjoy the new stainless steel gas range, refrigerator and microwave. The cabinets have been professionally painted and new hardware installed. There are new plantation shutters throughout and a new stone fireplace surround. With two large bedrooms on the lower level and an additional living space that can be used as a den, gym, game room or office, this home offers ample living space for your use. There are three patios that expand your living and entertaining options. The garage has been upgraded with new drywall, additional lighting and epoxy flooring. This home is ready for you to move in!
Property details for 538 Vista Grande
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bluffs Original neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,202 square feet of living space on a 1,991-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1970. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-164-12. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP21019881
- Year Built
- 1970
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,202
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,991
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0457
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $444
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Bluffs HOA
- Parcel Number
- 44016412
- On Market Date
- 2021-01-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Koi Pond
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Greenbelt, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- Community, Fenced, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Original (BORI)
- Community Features
- Biking, Gutters, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 538 Vista Grande
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | Sold | $2,175,000 | Luxe Real Estate |
| May 28, 2021 | Sold | $1,550,000 | |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Withdrawn | |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Price increased | $1,525,000 | From $1,400,000 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Status changed to Withdrawn | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000 | |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Sold | $1,260,000 | Compass |
| Dec 7, 2015 | Sold | $1,235,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Sold | $1,154,000 | Teles Properties, Inc. |
| May 14, 2012 | Sold | $745,000 | Luxre Realty, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 538 Vista Grande
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0269K 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
Outside the liquefaction zones.
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
Outside 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.2 miles from it.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 17. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 14 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630041004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 645 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.
Bluffs Original home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 23
- Median price
- $2,188,875
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $1,161
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bluffs Original sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2212 Fiesta | Oct 23, 2026 | $2,288,200 | 1,685 | $1,358 | 3 |
| 2005 Barranca | Oct 14, 2026 | $1,995,000 | 1,500 | $1,330 | 35 |
| 2102 Vista Entrada | Sep 21, 2026 | $1,850,000 | 1,655 | $1,118 | 82 |
| 2015 Barranca | Sep 8, 2026 | $980,000 | 1,184 | $828 | 62 |
| 539 Vista Flora | Sep 3, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 1,737 | $1,267 | 44 |
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Schools
Schools for 538 Vista Grande
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- East Bluff
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Julie Shafii of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated May 28, 2021 at 7:43 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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