Sold
1209 E Balboa Boulevard sold on March 31, 2022 for $5,750,000, 3.4% below the $5,950,000 asking price after 521 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1209 E Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,225 sq ft
- 2,462 sq ft lot
- Built 1988
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$5,750,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,300,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP22223743 (Sold).
The home
About 1209 E Balboa Boulevard
A classic, shingled oceanfront beach home that is reminiscent of those found along the Hamptons shoreline. With sun-filled rooms and panoramic whitewater views this charming, traditional three bedroom Balboa home sits along the oceanfront strand and captures sunset vistas behind Catalina. Brimming with character and a timeless sense of style the well-proportioned living and dining areas open onto the large beachfront terrace perfectly suited for seaside gatherings. Hardwood floors, a brick detail fireplace, built-in bookcases with glass panel doors, and a well-equipped galley kitchen complete the spacious first floor entertaining area. There is also a convenient first floor bedroom/den area with adjacent bath that functions nicely as additional guest quarters. Upstairs the oceanfront master suite enjoys dramatic coastline views and is highlighted by high ceilings, a sitting area with built-in bookcases and cozy brick fireplace, a generous walk-in closet and spacious master bath. There is an additional guest bedroom suite with private terrace and a whimsical bunk room. A cheerful and well maintained California beach home with a welcoming aesthetic that can be enjoyed by family and friends as-is, or remodeled or rebuilt to create a beachfront home of your dreams.
Property details for 1209 E Balboa Boulevard
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,225 square feet of living space on a 2,462-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-163-18. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP21051231
- Year Built
- 1988
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,225
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,462
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0565
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier, Water
- Parcel Number
- 04816318
- On Market Date
- 2021-03-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, See Remarks, Bedroom On Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Loft, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Brick, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1209 E Balboa Boulevard
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 | Sold | $6,475,000 | EQTY Forbes Global Properties |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Sold | $5,750,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Relisted | $5,950,000 | |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Sold | $5,250,000 | Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1209 E Balboa Boulevard
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 9 of 10 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 10 of 10. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 3 of 10.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003042, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 152 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
- 27
- Median price
- $7,300,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1123 E Balboa | Oct 25, 2026 | $10,900,000 | 2,851 | $3,823 | 36 |
| 915 W Bay Avenue | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,921,000 | 2,270 | $2,168 | 3 |
| 3603 Lake Avenue | Oct 5, 2026 | $4,550,000 | 2,200 | $2,068 | 0 |
| 1440 W Bay Avenue | Sep 9, 2026 | $9,125,000 | 3,264 | $2,796 | 0 |
| 3601 Lake Avenue | Sep 4, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 2,200 | $2,045 | 7 |
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Schools
School District for 1209 E Balboa Boulevard
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tara Foster Shapiro of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Mar 31, 2022 at 9:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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