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1103 W Bay Avenue sold on February 14, 2024 for $3,300,000, 6.4% below the $3,525,000 asking price after 174 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,795,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

DuplexSold · Feb 14, 2024

1103 W Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661

  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,596 sq ft
  • Built 1959

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$3,300,000

MLS# NP23115865

Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)

5 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,600,000

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The home

About 1103 W Bay Avenue

Seller Financing Available--Step into this duplex in Newport Beach and discover a world of untapped potential waiting for you! This vintage charming duplex is ideally situated in a prime location, just steps away from the beach and the picturesque Newport Bay. Boasting bay views, this residence offers a truly wonderful experience. Upstairs unit - 3 bedrooms/2 full bathrooms. Balcony, private patio, & a loft/office space. Downstairs unit - 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath with private patio.

This Duplex offers a 2 car spacious garage with an additional covered carport, allowing 3 car parking.

This unique structure / floor plan has an elevator + an indoor staircase leading to both levels & attached garage. Sitting on a 2.7k sqft bigger lot allows a lucrative opportunity to go multiple avenues. Live in one unit & rent out the other to offset your mortgage. Utilize the elevator / indoor staircase to use this property more like an SFR using both units for yourself. Rent out both units at current market rents. Or you can build a new construction duplex with 2 units R2 (or a SFR w/ JADU - do your buyer due diligence through the city on what you can build) - Front unit would boast bay views and the back unit may have potential ocean views off the rooftop deck.

This highly sought-after location offers a lifestyle that blends coastal charm, endless recreation, savvy investment and breathtaking views all in one. All while being very close to restaurants, boutiques, shopping & much more!

Property details for 1103 W Bay Avenue

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,596 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1959. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-263-11. Highlights include bay views, an attached two-car garage, and bungalow architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
NP23115865
Year Built
1959
Living Area (sq ft)
2,596
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,700
Lot Size (acres)
0.062
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3
View
Bay
Parcel Number
04726311
On Market Date
2023-07-03
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Multiple Primary Suites
Flooring
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Common Area, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
5
Main Level Bathrooms
3
Entry Level
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Walkstreet
Patio and Porch
Front Porch, Patio
Parking
Carport, Garage
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Condition
Repairs Cosmetic
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
Community Features
Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 1103 W Bay Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Feb 14, 2024 Sold $3,300,000
Feb 6, 2024 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Dec 26, 2023 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Dec 13, 2023 Price reduced $3,525,000 From $3,625,000
Aug 4, 2023 Price reduced $3,625,000 From $3,795,000
Jul 3, 2023 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Jul 3, 2023 Listed for sale $3,795,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1103 W Bay Avenue

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 06059C0381K 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 5,000 Mbps, at 26 of 26 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 26 of 26. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 26 of 26.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628002026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 157 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 Peninsula (Residential) home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
5
Median price
$6,600,000
Median days on market
31
Median per sq ft
$2,623

Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
5901 Seashore Drive Jul 31, 2026 $9,500,000 3,185 $2,983 40
213 33rd Street May 28, 2026 $2,616,000 1,451 $1,803 7
1204 E Balboa Boulevard Feb 5, 2026 $6,600,000 2,516 $2,623 183
4103 Seashore Jan 8, 2026 $9,200,000 2,724 $3,377 31
4208 River Dec 16, 2025 $4,350,000 1,750 $2,486 6

Schools

School District for 1103 W Bay 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 Zach Bateman of Re/Max One

Listing information updated Feb 15, 2024 at 7:14 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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