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397 Vista Baya sold on March 16, 2023 for $2,300,000, 8% below the $2,499,000 asking price after 127 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,699,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
397 Vista Baya, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,605 sq ft
- 9,468 sq ft lot
- Built 1975
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$2,300,000
Subdivision Cherry Lake Area
The home
About 397 Vista Baya
Ideally situated on a large 9600 SF corner lot, this charming California Ranch offers a highly desirable floor plan. With both function and flow, this 2600 SF home boasts four bedrooms and two baths. The vaulted ceilings and exposed beams in the spacious living room make this house feel enormous. The eat-in kitchen features an oversized breakfast nook, ample counter space, cabinets and newer stainless appliances, and flows seamlessly through to the great room. Each of the three guest bedrooms are large and accommodating, while the expansive primary suite boasts its own sitting area, spa-style bath, and direct access to the backyard. This single level home is positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac near the Back Bay, close to outdoor activities, excellent schools, shops, dining, the Orange County Airport and world famous beaches from Newport to Balboa. This home features hard wood floors, new roof, HVAC, fresh interior paint, updated and remodeled bathrooms, an interior laundry room, and low maintenance artificial turf in the serene backyard. Mature trees and lush tropical landscape surround the property, creating a tranquil and quiet sanctuary.
Property details for 397 Vista Baya
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Cherry Lake Area neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,605 square feet of living space on a 9,468-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1975. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-091-34. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP22220622
- Year Built
- 1975
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,605
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,468
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2174
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 42609134
- On Market Date
- 2022-10-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Garage, Oversized
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cherry Lake Area (UBCL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 397 Vista Baya
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2023 | Sold | $2,300,000 | |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Price reduced | $2,499,000 | From $2,699,000 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,699,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 397 Vista Baya
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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 79 of 80 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 80 of 80. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 9 of 80.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590631031001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 606 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
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 397 Vista Baya
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 Branden Fella of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Mar 16, 2023 at 2:40 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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