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2528 University Drive sold on January 13, 2016 for $585,000, 2.5% below the $599,995 asking price after 146 days on the market; it was first listed at $675,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2528 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,508 sq ft
- Built 1963
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$585,000
The home
About 2528 University Drive
Newport Beach Back-Bay turn-key Condominium, this home offers the best lifestyle for the value in Newport Beach!
This immaculate two bedroom two bathroom home is located next to Newport Beach Back-Bay Nature Preserve. Run, bike, bird-watch, do it all right outside your front door. Top-tier Newport Beach schools are close by, as well as John Wayne Airport for those business commutes.
A wall of windows in the living area leads to the over-sized entertaining patio, spa, and waterfall. Easily adjust the streaming afternoon sun at the touch of a button with automated custom shades. Pristine living with a custom Italian Stone fireplace and built in custom cabinetry.
The kitchen offers the discriminating chef granite counters and cabinets with glass doors to display tableware favorites. The Master retreat enjoys an en-suite bath with skylights and granite shower. The spacious Master closet features custom built-in storage. Designer touches are throughout the home with Venetian plaster and a spiral staircase to the loft. All improvements are permitted.
Entertaining is a snap on the the well-appointed patio with the Soft Tub spa and built-in Stainless Steel BBQ, or unwind after a long day on the walking trails with sunsets. Stop by, you will love it!
Property details for 2528 University Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,508 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-301-02. Highlights include a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC15167426
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,508
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,742
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.04
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $468
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Four Fours HOA
- Parcel Number
- 43930102
- On Market Date
- 2015-09-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Loft
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Planned Unit Development, Paved
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Above Ground, Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 33
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Dues Paid Monthly, Pool, Water
The record
Property History for 2528 University Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2016 | Sold | $585,000 | |
| Sep 22, 2015 | Listed for sale | $675,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2528 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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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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- Median price
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- Median days on market
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- Median per sq ft
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Schools
School District for 2528 University Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Sabrina Little of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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