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1420 W Bay Avenue sold on October 11, 2018 for $5,700,000, 8% below the $6,195,000 asking price after 175 days on the market; it was first listed at $6,395,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1420 W Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 6 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,921 sq ft
- 3,850 sq ft lot
- Built 1963
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$5,700,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
28 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,112,500
The home
About 1420 W Bay Avenue
Location, Location! A wonderful bayfront located on the coveted W Bay Avenue. This premier 6 bedroom, 5 bath Bayfront home provides breathtaking views of the Newport bay channel and Fashion Island and great viewing of the harbor activity including the 4th of July and Christmas boat parades. A private entrance to the property invites you to an open layout including a large family room with high ceilings, a cozy wet bar, overlooking the bay and providing access to a large patio. The patio offers a great entertainment area with fountain, bbq, and access to a private boat dock. The downstairs also features a gourmet kitchen with island and walk-in pantry, a separate large dining area, a small den and breakfast area off the kitchen and an enclosed laundry. The upstairs has a large bayside master suite with fireplace, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay, and French balcony doors for enjoying the fresh bay breezes. The master bath includes double sinks, spa bath, shower and multiple closets and storage. There are five additional bedrooms, two jack and jill baths, one ensuite bath and abundance of storage. 12 skylights bring in an abundance of light in the upstairs rooms and hallway. Close to the new Marina, short walk to the ocean beach, many restaurants and entertainment nearby.
Property details for 1420 W Bay Avenue
This 6-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,921 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-221-13. Highlights include harbor and bay views, bay frontage, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18032988
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,921
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,850
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Marina, Water
- Parcel Number
- 04722113
- On Market Date
- 2018-02-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Roller Shields, Skylights, Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip, Dock
- Roof
- Flat
- Foundation
- Combination, Slab
- Lot Features
- Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Brick, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1420 W Bay Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | Sold | $5,700,000 | |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Listed for sale | $6,395,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1420 W Bay 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, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0381K 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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
Inside 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 15 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 2 of 17. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 16 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628002001, 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). 160 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.
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 28
- Median price
- $7,112,500
- Median days on market
- 36
- Median per sq ft
- $2,558
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 Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1123 E Balboa | Oct 25, 2026 | $10,900,000 | 2,851 | $3,823 | 36 |
| 915 W Bay Avenue | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,921,000 | 2,270 | $2,168 | 3 |
| 3603 Lake Avenue | Oct 5, 2026 | $4,550,000 | 2,200 | $2,068 | 0 |
| 1440 W Bay Avenue | Sep 9, 2026 | $9,125,000 | 3,264 | $2,796 | 0 |
| 3601 Lake Avenue | Sep 4, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 2,200 | $2,045 | 7 |
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Schools
Schools for 1420 W Bay Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Newport
- Middle
- Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Richard Carano of Villa Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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