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550 S Bay Front sold on March 23, 2022 for $7,325,000, 3.6% below the $7,595,000 asking price after 34 days on the market; it was first listed at $8,499,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
550 S Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,039 sq ft
- 2,614 sq ft lot
- Built 1925
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$7,325,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
The home
About 550 S Bay Front
On the market for the first time in decades, 550 South Bay Front offers a chance to enjoy the quintessential Balboa Island lifestyle. Featuring 30’ of bay frontage and beach access, this home offers the coveted Balboa Pavilion as well as Boat Parade views. The charming brick front patio overlooks the famed boardwalk and serves as an ideal place for entertaining while enjoying the coastal breeze. The interior of this four bedroom, three bathroom home abounds in charm. The large main level living room features an oversized window that frames the famous views, as well as built in cabinetry and a fireplace perfect for the colder weather months. The open, bright floor plan continues with a large dining area which opens to an updated kitchen with a breakfast nook. A full bathroom can also be found on the main level. A detached two car garage and a utility room with plenty of storage round out the ground floor. Two of the upstairs bedrooms are located in the front of the residence and feature spectacular views of the water, while the remaining ones offer a more private setting. Two bathrooms and a large back deck complete the upper level of this approximately 2,039 square foot home.
Property details for 550 S Bay Front
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,039 square feet of living space on a 2,614-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1925. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-062-14. Highlights include bay views, bay frontage, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP22010034
- Year Built
- 1925
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,039
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05006214
- On Market Date
- 2022-01-18
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Outside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Patio Home
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Patio
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Fishing, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 550 S Bay Front
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | Sold | $7,325,000 | |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Price reduced | $7,595,000 | From $8,499,000 |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Listed for sale | $8,499,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 550 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 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 16 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061020, 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). 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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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 Island - Main Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 23
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $2,590
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 Island - Main Island sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 Alvarado Place | Nov 4, 2026 | $2,699,000 | 1,033 | $2,613 | 207 |
| 118 Sapphire | Oct 30, 2026 | $6,275,000 | 2,321 | $2,704 | 31 |
| 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 |
| 225 Diamond | Sep 29, 2026 | $7,585,000 | 2,312 | $3,281 | 43 |
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Schools
School District for 550 S Bay Front
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Mar 23, 2022 at 10:51 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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