Sold
79 Shearwater Place sold on October 26, 2017 for $1,061,000, 3.5% below the $1,099,000 asking price after 58 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,125,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
79 Shearwater Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,739 sq ft
- 3,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1986
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$1,061,000
Subdivision Bayview Terrace
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,200,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS 21692244 (Sold).
The home
About 79 Shearwater Place
Highly sought after end-unit, with views of the Back Bay, this Plan 5 model, three bedroom, two and a half bath in the coveted gated community of Bayview Terrace. With a premier location, this single family home boasts a spacious floorplan, just steps from wide open natural space and the Upper Back Bay recreation area. The kitchen affords bright white cabinets, stainless appliances and white marble counters with an extended peninsula, perfect for cooking and hosting. The property offers many upgrades including wood floors, custom built-ins, recessed lighting and around 1750 SF of living space with a two car garage. Upstairs features a loft space, a guest bath, two bedrooms and the master showcasing vaulted ceilings and a private en suite. Outside offers a secluded side and backyard area with tropical landscape and foliage. The home is walking distance to the community pool and park, as well as has easy access to shopping at prestigious Fashion Island, John Wayne Airport, freeways and neighboring beaches.
Property details for 79 Shearwater Place
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bayview Terrace neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,739 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 442-402-35. Highlights include Back Bay views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC17173245
- Year Built
- 1986
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,739
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,500
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay
- HOA Dues
- $215
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Bayview
- Parcel Number
- 44240235
- On Market Date
- 2017-07-28
- Zoning
- PUD
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Storage, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- End Unit, No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Yard
- Pool Features
- Community, Heated, Lap, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bayview Terrace (BVTR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Horse Trails, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
The record
Property History for 79 Shearwater Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2021 | Sold | $1,300,000 | Homesmart, Evergreen Realty |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Sold | $1,061,000 | |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 79 Shearwater Place
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 06059C0288K 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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. 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
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, less than 0.1 miles from it.
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 20 of 105 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 5 of 105. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 94 of 105.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630091000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 1,125 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.
Bayview Terrace home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $2,200,000
- Median days on market
- 29
- Median per sq ft
- $1,246
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 Bayview Terrace sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cormorant Circle | Sep 11, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 1,739 | $1,035 | 51 |
| 63 Shearwater | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,000,000 | 1,739 | $1,150 | 190 |
| 43 Gannet Lane | Sep 8, 2026 | $2,373,000 | 1,606 | $1,478 | 29 |
| 67 Pelican Court | Sep 1, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 2,105 | $1,045 | 63 |
| 18 Cormorant Circle | Aug 26, 2026 | $2,675,000 | 1,566 | $1,708 | 6 |
Schools
School District for 79 Shearwater Place
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Sean Stanfield of HOM Sotheby's International
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:29 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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