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2101 Descanso sold on November 9, 2017 for $1,400,000, 6.4% below the $1,495,000 asking price after 56 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2101 Descanso, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,100 sq ft
- 1,742 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
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$1,400,000
Subdivision Bluffs Original
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,188,875
The home
About 2101 Descanso
Beautiful four-bedroom, freshly remodeled home in the highly sought after Bluffs community. This property has recently been renovated into a light, bright, open concept living space that includes extremely high quality finishes throughout. Main living area features a great room format with vaulted ceilings, French Oak flooring, custom wine feature and an open concept kitchen that is equipped with a large island/breakfast bar, Caeserstone countertops, custom cabinetry and a Wolf range. The Great Room seamlessly transitions into a large patio area which benefits from an elevated position, allowing it to perfectly capture the ocean breezes from Newport Beach’s Back Bay Nature Reserve. All four bedrooms are generously sized, and all three bathrooms have been remodeled with the highest quality finishes including HansGrohe plumbing fixtures and frameless shower enclosures throughout. This beautiful home is located close to Eastbluff Elementary, Corona Del Mar Middle and High schools.
Property details for 2101 Descanso
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bluffs Original neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,100 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-322-28. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC17164289
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,100
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,742
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Peek A Boo
- HOA Dues
- $453
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- The Bluffs HOA
- Parcel Number
- 44032228
- On Market Date
- 2017-07-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- See Remarks
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Front Yard
- Pool Features
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Original (BORI)
- Community Features
- Preserve Public Land
- Association Amenities
- Dues Paid Monthly, Meeting Room, Pool
The record
Property History for 2101 Descanso
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2017 | Sold | $1,400,000 | |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 | |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Sold | $990,000 | Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2101 Descanso
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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 7. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 7 of 7.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630041013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 649 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.
Bluffs Original home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 23
- Median price
- $2,188,875
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $1,161
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bluffs Original sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2212 Fiesta | Oct 23, 2026 | $2,288,200 | 1,685 | $1,358 | 3 |
| 2005 Barranca | Oct 14, 2026 | $1,995,000 | 1,500 | $1,330 | 35 |
| 2102 Vista Entrada | Sep 21, 2026 | $1,850,000 | 1,655 | $1,118 | 82 |
| 2015 Barranca | Sep 8, 2026 | $980,000 | 1,184 | $828 | 62 |
| 539 Vista Flora | Sep 3, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 1,737 | $1,267 | 44 |
See 6 homes for sale in Bluffs Original Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 2101 Descanso
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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