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1603 E Balboa Boulevard sold on June 29, 2021 for $2,800,000, 3.4% below the $2,899,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1603 E Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,208 sq ft
- 2,422 sq ft lot
- Built 1948
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$2,800,000
The home
About 1603 E Balboa Boulevard
Offering bay views from its outstanding location just one block from the water in Newport Beach’s prestigious Peninsula Point neighborhood, this completely remodeled four-plex presents an excellent rental history and an annual gross income of more than $116,000. Eligible for a short-term rental permit, the classic shingle-style Cape Cod building includes a trio of one-bedroom, one-bath designs; a two-bedroom, one-bath unit; and an extra studio or storage room with bathroom. Remodeled in 2012 and showcasing a freshly painted exterior, the property is home to excellent tenants and includes a 35'-wide site with a paver-finished front patio, large side yard, vinyl fencing, a white picket fence in the front yard, a rear-facing two-car garage with adjoining parking space, and a large upstairs sun deck. Noteworthy upgrades include wood-look plank flooring, designer paint, crown molding, ceiling fans, newer windows and doors, mirrored wardrobe doors, fully appointed dine-in kitchens and granite countertops. Act quickly to acquire a very rare legal non-conforming four-plex in highly sought-after Peninsula Point, a playground that is anchored by the world-famous Wedge surf spot and renowned for its mega-million-dollar ocean- and bay-front residences. Shops and restaurants are minutes away, and Balboa Island, Newport Coast, Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach are all nearby.
Property details for 1603 E Balboa Boulevard
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,208 square feet of living space on a 2,422-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-191-06. Highlights include bay views and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP21110008
- Year Built
- 1948
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,208
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,422
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0556
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay
- Parcel Number
- 04819106
- On Market Date
- 2021-05-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 5
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 5
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Level
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 4
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Fishing, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 1603 E Balboa Boulevard
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2021 | Sold | $2,800,000 | |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 28, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| May 28, 2021 | Listed for sale | $2,899,000 | |
| Jul 20, 2012 | Sold | $870,000 | Teles Properties, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1603 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 23 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 4 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628001030, 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 462
- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,607
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 Newport Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2332 Vista Huerta | Nov 2, 2026 | $1,625,000 | 1,606 | $1,012 | 55 |
| 231 Tustin | Nov 2, 2026 | $6,449,000 | 5,140 | $1,255 | 13 |
| 118 Sapphire | Oct 30, 2026 | $6,275,000 | 2,321 | $2,704 | 31 |
| 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 |
Schools
School District for 1603 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 Christopher Parr of Douglas Elliman Of California,
Listing information updated Jun 29, 2021 at 7:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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