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203 Emerald Avenue sold on September 29, 2022 for $3,725,000, 3.2% below the $3,850,000 asking price after 2 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
203 Emerald Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,238 sq ft
- Built 1941
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$3,725,000
The home
About 203 Emerald Avenue
One-of-a-Kind Offering! Pristine 2 Story Cottage Home + Spacious Apartment. Nestled on the Sought-After Quiet West End of Balboa Island. 2 Story Front Home – 2 Bedroom + Office, 2 Baths Whimsical Design guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Originally built in 1941 featuring Classic Woodwork of the era throughout home, remodeled & beautifully cared for through the years maintaining its quintessential architectural features. Air Conditioning. Master Bedroom Suite with upgraded Bath, Guest Bedroom with vaulted ceiling, Office with built-in cabinet storage. Entire upstairs is original Pegged Hardwood Floors. Offers Beach Casual Indoor/ Outdoor living with 2 sets of sliding French Doors opening to 2 Private & Generous Size Patios perfect for entertaining & relaxation.
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment – Apartment & Garage built in 1995 per city building records. Spacious with vaulted ceilings throughout, interior staircase. Custom Stonework on fireplace, kitchen & bathroom floors. 2 walk-in bedroom closets, storage closet on staircase landing, kitchen pantry & multiple cupboards. Covered Balcony w/ Café Style seating for 2 with Palm & Treetop Views. Optimal use for visiting guests, family, live-in help or rental income.
2 Car Garage with built-in Storage Shelves & Work Bench Area, 2 Tankless Water Heaters. Electric Garage Door Opener. Private Locations for Laundry established for Both Units. Partially Covered Secondary Parking for Golf Carts, Small Car, Bikes & Boats.
Breezeway between Front Home & Apartment is multipurpose. Presently has wall racks to store 2 Kayaks & Paddleboard. Wonderful Property in which to enjoy the History & Present Joys of Balboa Island Living!
Property details for 203 Emerald Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,238 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1941. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-021-13. Highlights include a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- NP22180819
- Year Built
- 1941
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,238
- Living Area Source
- Measured
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 05002113
- On Market Date
- 2022-08-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Garden, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 203 Emerald Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | Sold | $3,725,000 | |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Listed for sale | $3,850,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 203 Emerald Avenue
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 AO, inside 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.9 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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 19 of 19 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 19 of 19. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 19 of 19.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062034, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 160 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
- 32
- Median price
- $3,771,500
- Median days on market
- 50
- Median per sq ft
- $1,832
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Newport Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Opal | Oct 29, 2026 | $3,750,000 | 2,024 | $1,853 | 11 |
| 224 Amethyst | Sep 29, 2026 | $3,736,710 | 2,805 | $1,332 | 115 |
| 3709 W Balboa | Sep 14, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 600 | $3,667 | 47 |
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| 510 Avocado | Aug 27, 2026 | $3,720,000 | 3,194 | $1,165 | 8 |
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Schools
School District for 203 Emerald Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Erika Primeau of Mary Hardesty Realty
Listing information updated Sep 30, 2022 at 10:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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