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657 Vista Bonita sold on April 4, 2023 for $2,050,000, 5.7% below the $2,175,000 asking price after 112 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,099,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
657 Vista Bonita, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,266 sq ft
- Built 1966
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$2,050,000
Subdivision Bluffs Original
6 townhomes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,950,000
The home
About 657 Vista Bonita
Admire magical views from sunrise to sunset from almost every room in this 3 bed/3 bath townhome perched atop the cliff edge in Newport Beach’s award-winning Original Bluffs community. The vantage point of this 2,266 sq. ft. home is the jaw-dropping views that include the Upper Newport Bay, Big Canyon preserve, Fashion Island and Catalina Island just 26 miles across the Pacific Ocean. A large entertaining patio welcomes family and friends to this highly sought-after E-Plan. The entryway of the home opens to the main level of the house from the street. Here you will enjoy the primary bedroom, kitchen, dining and living room, all taking full advantage of the picturesque vista. Vaulted wood-beam ceilings and laminate wood plank flooring highlight the fireside living room and dining area that open to the kitchen with white Quartz counters, stylish backsplash, bar seating, stainless steel appliances and crisp white cabinetry. Glass sliders off the living room / dining room open to a covered deck overlooking the water and the walking path that weaves through the nature preserve. The lower level has a bonus family room with two large bedrooms on either side, one with a walk-in closet. You will also find the third bathroom and laundry room on this level. All bathrooms are adorned with modern touches. Just outside the the large brick patio with planters, you can access the greenbelt walkway, that meanders along the bluff edge for more than a mile, taking in the wonderful views of the Upper Newport bay and Preserve. Live close to stunning beaches, award winning schools, world-class shopping, top-notch medical facilities, John Wayne Airport and major freeways.
Property details for 657 Vista Bonita
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Bluffs Original neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,266 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-124-10. Highlights include Catalina and Back Bay views, a community pool, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- NP22244282
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,266
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,991
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0457
- Levels
- Two, Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Canyon, Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $490
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- The Bluffs HOA
- Parcel Number
- 44012410
- On Market Date
- 2022-11-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Track Lighting, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Spanish
- Roof
- Barrel, Spanish Tile
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Pool Features
- Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Original (BORI)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Clubhouse, Insurance, Meeting Room, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Pets Allowed, Security, Trails
The record
Property History for 657 Vista Bonita
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | Sold | $2,050,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Price reduced | $2,175,000 | From $2,249,000 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Price increased | $2,249,000 | From $2,099,000 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 657 Vista Bonita
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, 0.3 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: Astound Broadband, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 15 of 183 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 6 of 183. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 182 of 183.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630041003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 538 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.
Bluffs Original home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,950,000
- Median days on market
- 18
- Median per sq ft
- $1,161
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bluffs Original sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Avenida Chico | Jun 29, 2026 | $3,000,000 | 2,534 | $1,184 | 0 |
| 517 Gorgonia | Apr 27, 2026 | $1,825,000 | 1,642 | $1,111 | 20 |
| 2000 Vista Cajon | Apr 17, 2026 | $1,950,000 | 1,689 | $1,155 | 38 |
| 2100 Felipe | Mar 30, 2026 | $1,950,000 | 1,669 | $1,168 | 15 |
| 2024 Avenida Chico | Nov 24, 2025 | $2,100,000 | 1,649 | $1,273 | 144 |
See 6 homes for sale in Bluffs Original Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 657 Vista Bonita
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tom Unvert of Douglas Elliman Of California
Listing information updated Apr 24, 2023 at 3:16 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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