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229 Opal Avenue sold on August 23, 2023 for $3,950,000, 5.8% below the $4,195,000 asking price after 15 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
229 Opal Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,162 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
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$3,950,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
This property is also on the market under MLS NP26232854 (Residential Lease).
The home
About 229 Opal Avenue
Stunning Cape Cod three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Island home just steps from
the water! As soon as you step on the property, you'll be greeted by a cozy front patio
and a beautiful Dutch door leading to the large living room. The downstairs living
space is complete with a fireplace, dining area, and a spacious private interior patio.
The real standout feature of this home is the outstanding secondary family room with
its fantastic two-story high ceilings, a fireplace, complete with wood beams. This space is perfect
for entertaining or just relaxing after a day at the beach. Enjoy a fully equipped
kitchen with upgraded appliances and all the amenities you need. The second level
of the home provides two guest bedrooms, as well as a master suite boasting an office/sitting area, and a private balcony. This property also comes with
a rare short-term lodging permit, making it an excellent investment opportunity for
those looking to rent out the property when not in use. This home is a true gem,
offering the perfect blend of beach-side relaxation and modern amenities. Don't miss
your chance to make it your own!
Property details for 229 Opal Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,162 square feet of living space on a 2,550-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-072-06. Highlights include city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP23048364
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,162
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights
- Parcel Number
- 05007206
- On Market Date
- 2023-05-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Up
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Rectangular Lot
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Street Lights
The record
Property History for 229 Opal Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | Sold | $3,950,000 | |
| May 26, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 11, 2023 | Listed for sale | $4,195,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 229 Opal 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 43 of 43 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 43 of 43. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 43.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 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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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.
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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
See 18 homes for sale in Balboa Island - Main Island Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 229 Opal Avenue
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 Ryan Gunderson of Arbor Real Estate
Listing information updated Aug 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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