$1,850,000
3Beds3Baths1,887SqFt
438 Vista ParadaNewport Beach, CA 92660Bluffs Homes on the Bay
521 Playa, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,887 sq ft
- Built 1971
$1,850,000
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The home
About 521 Playa
Welcome to this beautifully situated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly desirable Bluffs community. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this residence offers both privacy and charm in an ideal setting. Step outside to your private back patio, where you can relax and enjoy serene views overlooking a lush greenbelt—perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The home is part of a vibrant community featuring resort-style amenities, including a sparkling pool, spa, and outdoor cooking area ideal for entertaining. Enjoy an active lifestyle with nearby biking trails and scenic paths just moments from your doorstep. With its prime location, peaceful surroundings, and access to exceptional community features, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity to live in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Newly upgraded kitchen! See photos
Property details for 521 Playa
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Bluffs Homes on the Bay neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,887 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,850,000, about $980 per square foot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-231-11. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,850,000
- Days On Site
- 1 Day
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,887 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1971
- MLS® Number
- NP26213516
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $375 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- NP26213516
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,887
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,956
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0449
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $375
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- North Bluffs on the bay
- Parcel Number
- 44023111
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Barrel, Spanish Tile
- Pool Features
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Homes on the Bay (BNHB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Pool
The record
Property History for 521 Playa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Relisted | $1,850,000 | |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Sold | $1,600,000 | Redfin |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$14,385/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $185,000 down
Principal & interest$11,111
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$694
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$1,665
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$540
HOA from listing$375
$12,456/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $370,000 down
Principal & interest$9,876
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$1,665
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$540
HOA from listing$375
$11,222/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $555,000 down
Principal & interest$8,642
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$1,665
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$540
HOA from listing$375
Estimated carrying cost
$2,580/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$1,665
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$540
HOA from listing$375
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Newport Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 36
- Median price
- $1,515,000
- Median days on market
- 18
- Median per sq ft
- $976
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Sep 24, 2025 to Sep 24, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Newport Beach sales
At $980 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Newport Beach median of $976 for townhomes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Newport Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chatham Court | Sep 23, 2026 | $3,300,000 | 4,387 | $752 | 106 |
| 2450 Vista Hogar | Sep 11, 2026 | $939,300 | 1,260 | $745 | 115 |
| 205 Nata | Aug 28, 2026 | $1,888,000 | 1,900 | $994 | 7 |
| 3351 Via Lido | Jul 29, 2026 | $4,225,000 | 2,491 | $1,696 | 119 |
| 14 Baruna Court | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,320,000 | 1,578 | $837 | 7 |
Schools
Schools for 521 Playa
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Eastbluff
- Middle
- Corona Del Mar
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
Living in Newport Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Location
Location
Photographs
Photos of 521 Playa, Newport Beach
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Listed by Tom Unvert of Douglas Elliman Of California
Listing information updated Sep 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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