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2526 University Drive sold on July 10, 2015 for $635,000, 2.3% below the $650,000 asking price after 90 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
2526 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,889 sq ft
- Built 1962
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$635,000
Subdivision Vista Bahia
The home
About 2526 University Drive
Spacious three bedroom two story townhouse next To Newport back bay. Large bedrooms, spacious living area with stone fireplace and separate dining area. Steps from running and biking trails. Large park like greenbelt area in center of complex with two swimming pools. This unit has private patio with water feature. Upgrades include granite kitchen counter, slate floor, crown molding, double pained windows, downstairs master suite, two full remodeled bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs and separate showers, added guest bath, separate laundry room with sink, built in fish tank, tank less water heater, recessed lighting and much more. This is one of only two units with natural gas. Units in this desirable community are rarely available and don't last long.
Property details for 2526 University Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Vista Bahia neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,889 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-301-33. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- OC15076721
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,889
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,742
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.04
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $486
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Four Fours Association
- Parcel Number
- 43930133
- On Market Date
- 2015-04-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Unfurnished, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Construction
- Frame
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Planned Unit Development, Paved
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed, Patio
- Parking
- Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- Fenced, Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations
- Units
- 33
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Vista Bahia (BBVB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Dues Paid Monthly, Pool, Water
The record
Property History for 2526 University Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2015 | Sold | $635,000 | |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2526 University Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0269K 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
Outside the liquefaction zones.
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
Outside 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.
- Airport noise
Inside John Wayne Airport's 60 to 65 dB CNEL noise contour.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 16 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 16 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630091014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 1,093 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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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
- $1,462,500
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $939
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Listed by Paul Shapiro of Irvine Property Management Inc
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:52 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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