$7,995,000
4Beds4Baths2,987SqFt
1002 E Balboa BoulevardNewport Beach, CA 92661Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
1344 W Bay Avenue sold on March 26, 2025 for $7,750,000, 3.1% below the $7,995,000 asking price after 336 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1344 W Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,922 sq ft
- 3,229 sq ft lot
- Built 1974
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$7,750,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
28 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,112,500
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP26003179 (Sold).
The home
About 1344 W Bay Avenue
Positioned as a terrific harbor front value with long-term upside potential, this retro-cool Mid-Century Modern bay front home designed by celebrated architect Bill Blurock embraces waterfront living with a stylish nod to the design elements of the 1960s. Timeless clean lines, large windows, and an open interior layout seamlessly merge the indoor and outdoor spaces, offering panoramic views of Newport Harbor. Underscored by a neutral interior color palette and uncluttered style, the home is characterized by the use of natural materials including wood beam ceiling detail, concrete floors, and a stone fireplace. Walls of glass open to a waterfront patio perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying the active harbor views. The private dock accommodates a vessel of approximately 56' and the side-tie is perfect for a Duffy boat and water toys. With four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an office-loft, there is room for everyone to enjoy funs times together on the water. The primary suite with its separate sitting area delights in endless views of the bay, and twinkling city lights. Characterized by a minimalist exterior facade, the home blends form and function, offering a timeless retreat that celebrates the beauty of waterfront living. Conveniently positioned Mid-Peninsula just a short stroll, bike or golf cart ride from the myriad shops and restaurants that the Balboa Peninsula is known for. An amazing bay front lifestyle opportunity.
Property details for 1344 W Bay Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,922 square feet of living space on a 3,229-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1974. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-231-02. Highlights include harbor and bay views, bay frontage, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP25012684
- Year Built
- 1974
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,922
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,229
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0741
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 04723102
- On Market Date
- 2025-01-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Brick Walls, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Concrete, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Masonry
- Laundry
- Inside, Stacked
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip, Dock, Lighting
- Lot Features
- Rectangular Lot, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Patio, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Direct Access, Door Single, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Water Sports, Fishing
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1344 W Bay Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Sold | $10,500,000 | Compass |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Sold | $7,750,000 | |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Relisted | $7,995,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1344 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 29 of 30 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 30 of 30. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 30 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628002010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 164 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.
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 28
- Median price
- $7,112,500
- Median days on market
- 36
- Median per sq ft
- $2,558
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1123 E Balboa | Oct 25, 2026 | $10,900,000 | 2,851 | $3,823 | 36 |
| 915 W Bay Avenue | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,921,000 | 2,270 | $2,168 | 3 |
| 3603 Lake Avenue | Oct 5, 2026 | $4,550,000 | 2,200 | $2,068 | 0 |
| 1440 W Bay Avenue | Sep 9, 2026 | $9,125,000 | 3,264 | $2,796 | 0 |
| 3601 Lake Avenue | Sep 4, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 2,200 | $2,045 | 7 |
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Schools
School District for 1344 W Bay Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tara Foster Shapiro of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jun 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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