$1,700,000
2Beds2Baths1,120SqFt
600 E Oceanfront 1DNewport Beach, CA 92661Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
126 31st Street sold on November 4, 2025 for $3,050,000, 15.1% above the $2,650,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
126 31st Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 6 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,461 sq ft
- Built 1972
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$3,050,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
5 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,600,000
The home
About 126 31st Street
Tucked along the coveted Newport Beach Peninsula, this rare R-2–zoned duplex offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle—just 12 houses from the sand and within walking distance to the shops and dining of Lido Village, the amenities of The Landing Shopping Center, and the vibrant activity of Balboa Harbor. With R-2 zoning that permits Short-Term Lodging (property is eligible to apply for a permit), the property is as compelling for investment as it is for personal enjoyment. The upper unit lives like a private retreat, offering a spacious full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and three bedrooms—each with its own en suite bath—ideal for long-term living or premium rental opportunities. The lower unit is equally inviting with three bedrooms, two baths, and an open living area that flows seamlessly through sliding doors to a private outdoor patio. A two-car garage with laundry completes the lower level, providing both convenience and functionality. With its prime location, versatile layout, and short-term lodging potential, this property is a rare find—blending the best of lifestyle and investment in the heart of Newport Beach.
Property details for 126 31st Street
This 6-bedroom, 5-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,461 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-082-01. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- NP25229658
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,461
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,178
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.05
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 5
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 04708201
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, In Garage, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- End Unit, No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Patio Home
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 126 31st Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | Sold | $3,050,000 | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 126 31st Street
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 21 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 21 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635004007, 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). 60 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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 |
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Schools
School District for 126 31st Street
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 Heather Kidder of Arbor Real Estate
Listing information updated Nov 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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