Sold
2156 E Ocean sold on August 25, 2026 for $3,800,000, 3.9% below the $3,955,000 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2156 E Ocean, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,069 sq ft
- 3,060 sq ft lot
- Built 1955
Own 2156 E Ocean? Request a free home valuation to see what it is worth today.
$3,800,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula Point
24 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,575,000
The home
About 2156 E Ocean
Exceptional development opportunity on the highly coveted Balboa Peninsula at 2156 East Ocean Boulevard. Ideally positioned just moments from the sand and harbor, this premier 3,060 sq.ft. parcel offers the rare chance to design and build a custom dream residence with potential harbor entry and ocean views from an elevated second and third level.
The current 3 bedroom 2 bathroom residence offers classic beach-house character, flexible living space, and exceptional potential in a premier Newport Beach setting.
Surrounded by luxury new construction and multimillion-dollar waterfront properties, the lot presents an incredible canvas for a sophisticated coastal retreat. Envision a stunning contemporary or warm coastal-modern home featuring expansive view decks, indoor-outdoor living, rooftop entertaining space, and panoramic sunset vistas overlooking Newport Harbor’s iconic harbor entrance.
Whether you are a developer, investor, or end user seeking to create a legacy property, this is an outstanding opportunity to secure a prime location with exceptional upside potential.
Buyer to verify all development possibilities, square footage, height limits, view potential, and zoning requirements with the City of Newport Beach.
Rare opportunity. Premier location. Unlimited potential.
Property details for 2156 E Ocean
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula Point neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,069 square feet of living space on a 3,060-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-281-33. Highlights include harbor views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP26163312
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,069
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,060
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0702
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Harbor, Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 04828133
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Wood
- Cooling
- Gas
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Street Level
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 2156 E Ocean
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Sold | $3,800,000 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,955,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2156 E Ocean
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 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 15 of 15 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 15 of 15. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 11 of 15.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628001004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (5 Level 2 ports). 138 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
Next steps
Looking for something similar
2156 E Ocean is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Newport Beach regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.
Selling near 2156 E Ocean
Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current Balboa Peninsula Point sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 700 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.
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 Point home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 24
- Median price
- $4,575,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $2,914
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 28, 2025 to Oct 28, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula Point sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 E Ocean Boulevard | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,650,000 | 1,643 | $2,222 | 8 |
| 503 L Street | Sep 22, 2026 | $6,600,000 | 3,148 | $2,097 | 93 |
| 1730 E Ocean Boulevard | Sep 18, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,100 | $2,000 | 110 |
| 1722 E Oceanfront | Sep 15, 2026 | $12,200,000 | 3,962 | $3,079 | 0 |
| 2116 E Balboa Boulevard | Aug 31, 2026 | $26,800,000 | 5,624 | $4,765 | 65 |
See homes for sale in Balboa Peninsula Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 2156 E Ocean
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
Living in Newport Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Nearby listings
Similar Homes for Sale in Newport Beach
Nearby sales
Recently Sold Near 2156 E Ocean
Just listed
Newest Newport Beach Homes for Sale
Explore
Explore Newport Beach Real Estate
See every home for sale in Newport Beach, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 2156 E Ocean? Talk to Realatrends.
- Newport Beach Homes for Sale
- Balboa Peninsula Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach 92661 Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach Single-Family Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach Single-Story Homes for Sale
- Corona del Mar
- Newport Coast
- Newport Beach Waterfront Homes
- Newport Beach vs Newport Coast
- Beaches in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Schools
- Newport Beach Selling a Home in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Buying a Home in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Open Houses
- Orange County Real Estate
Explore Orange County
Browse Homes by City
Listing alerts
Be first to see new Newport Beach listings
What criteria are you looking for?
New Newport Beach homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.
You are all set.
Listed by Taylor Thorne of Coast Realty Services
Listing information updated Aug 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. The display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.