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521 Bolsa Avenue sold on September 14, 2016 for $1,450,000, 3% below the $1,495,000 asking price after 28 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,550,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
521 Bolsa Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,126 sq ft
- 6,125 sq ft lot
- Built 1931
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$1,450,000
Subdivision Newport Heights
32 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,493,150
The home
About 521 Bolsa Avenue
Great Newport Heights location. Quiet street with minimal traffic. Existing house to be torn down. Location is well suited for new custom home, custom home with separate casita, two large condos, large live/rent duplex, remodel existing home and add 3 car garage with living above or live in front unit and build garage with living to move into before starting front unit remodel or new construction. So many options! Property is zoned R-2 which allow two separate homes/condos. Possible ocean view if third story roof deck is built on new structure.
Property details for 521 Bolsa Avenue
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Heights neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,126 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1931. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 425-292-11. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC16156838
- Year Built
- 1931
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,126
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,125
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 42529211
- On Market Date
- 2016-07-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Paved
- Pool Features
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Heights (NEWH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
The record
Property History for 521 Bolsa Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2016 | Sold | $1,450,000 | |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 521 Bolsa 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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0268J effective December 3, 2009. 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 11 of 11 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 11. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 11 of 11.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634004013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Blink, 2 Level 2 ports). 238 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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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 Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 32
- Median price
- $3,493,150
- Median days on market
- 44
- Median per sq ft
- $1,322
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Newport Heights sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Tustin | Nov 2, 2026 | $6,449,000 | 5,140 | $1,255 | 13 |
| 255 Ocean View | Oct 16, 2026 | $4,343,000 | 3,647 | $1,191 | 77 |
| 421 Catalina | Oct 16, 2026 | $2,175,000 | 960 | $2,266 | 13 |
| 416 Aliso Avenue | Sep 18, 2026 | $3,120,000 | 1,830 | $1,705 | 92 |
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Schools
School District for 521 Bolsa Avenue
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 Marco Baljeu of Compass Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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