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218 E Balboa 1/2, Newport Beach, CA 92661

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,200 sq ft
  • Built 1972
$6,500/month

MLS# NP26174387 · Listed Aug 10, 2026 · 91 Days On Site

The home

About 218 E Balboa 1/2

Fully furnished beach cottage in the highly desirable East Balboa Peninsula, just one block from the Pacific Ocean. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Newport Beach lifestyle, with the Balboa Pier, Ferry, Fun Zone, restaurants, shops, and the beach all just moments away. The light-filled living area and patio offer views toward the sand and provide a comfortable setting for relaxing or entertaining. The home comes fully furnished and features central air conditioning and heating, a fireplace, Smart TV with Wi-Fi, and a private washer and dryer.

Water and trash are included. Street parking only; no designated parking.

Property details for 218 E Balboa 1/2

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,200 square feet of living space and is available for lease at $6,500 a month. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-091-19. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, central air, and a turnkey home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
NP26174387
Year Built
1972
Living Area (sq ft)
1,200
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,614
Lot Size (acres)
0.06
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
View
Ocean
Parcel Number
04809119
On Market Date
2026-08-10

Interior Features

Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
One Common Wall
Windows
Blinds
Furnished
Furnished
Accessibility
None
Rooms
Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen

Exterior Features

Roof
Composition
Construction
Drywall
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Two To Five Units Acre
Parking
None
Fencing
None
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 218 E Balboa 1/2

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 20 of 20 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 20 of 20. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 20.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 156 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 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

Renting 218 E Balboa 1/2

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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.

Schools

School District for 218 E Balboa 1/2

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 Edward Jacuinde of Compass

Listing information updated Oct 26, 2026 at 11:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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