$2,998,000
126 E BalboaNewport Beach, CA 92661Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
917 W Bay Avenue sold on February 20, 2014 for $2,500,000. The details are below for reference.
917 W Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 2,395 sq ft
- Built 1953
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$2,500,000
The home
About 917 W Bay Avenue
Location! Location! Location! Ideal Balboa Peninsula Bayside Beach location which you must see to appreciate. FRONT unit is 4 bedroom 3 bath and the BACK Unit is 1 bedroom and 1 bath with full kitchen/full bathroom. The front unit kitchen has been completely remodeled with all new cabinetry, granite counter tops, new tile flooring and new carpeting throughout. It comes with washer/dryer. The living room has a cozy rock fireplace. There is a sitting room attached to the Master bedroom which has an amazing Bay view. Two car garage PLUS a 1 car garage. Furthermore, the home has a private beach right across the street on the Bay. Sit out on this peaceful/ relaxing/ entertaining front patio with an awesome unobstructed forever bay view!! Close proximity to American Legion Club, Newport Yacht Club, Fun Zone, and Balboa Pavilion.
Property details for 917 W Bay Avenue
This home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,395 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1953. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-273-06. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, a three-car garage, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- MLS Number
- OC13176039
- Year Built
- 1953
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,149
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.072
- Levels
- Two
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 04727306
- On Market Date
- 2013-08-30
- Zoning
- R-2
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage, In Kitchen
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Concrete
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Building Permit
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 917 W Bay Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2014 | Sold | $2,500,000 | |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Listed for sale | $2,800,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 917 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. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628004004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 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 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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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.
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Listed by Chuck Pillsbury of Realty One Group Inc
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:33 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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