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527 Playa sold on June 25, 2018 for $1,620,000, 0.3% below the $1,625,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
527 Playa, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,123 sq ft
- 2,419 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
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$1,620,000
Subdivision Bluffs Homes on the Bay
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,100,000
The home
About 527 Playa
Breathtaking views.. Back Bay, city lights, and mountain views from almost every window in this perfectly remodeled home!
Privacy is abound when you walk through the charming courtyard tucked away in a cul-de-sac overlooking a lush greenbelt. This Coastal chic home has only the finest finishes such as French Oak floors throughout, bathrooms wrapped in Walker Zanger stone, high end quartz countertops in kitchen just to name a few. The family will love this newly remodeled custom kitchen with brand new cabinetry, new appliances, huge island that seats 7, and even a cozy open breakfast nook with a view. Whether you enjoy eating indoors or outdoors this home has it all. Enjoy meals in the oversized, light filled dining room or outdoor patio with a view.
The iron staircase leads you upstairs to the double-door entry of the vaulted ceiling master en-suite with dual sinks, oversized spa-like shower and a large viewing deck. Whether you’re in bed or at your built-in desk, enjoy the views from the second bedroom, also opening to the viewing deck. Bedroom three offers it’s own private balcony with views through double French doors.
The new indoor laundry room, which doubles as a mudroom, leads you to the attached two car garage and oversized loft storage area.
Property details for 527 Playa
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bluffs Homes on the Bay neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,123 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-231-14. Highlights include Back Bay and bluff views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18112320
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,123
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,419
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, Bluff, City Lights, Canyon, Park Greenbelt, Mountains, Trees Woods, Water
- HOA Dues
- $300
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- North Bluff Bay View
- Parcel Number
- 44023114
- On Market Date
- 2018-05-13
- Zoning
- R-3
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Greenbelt, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio, Tile, Wrap Around
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Homes on the Bay (BNHB)
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Pool, Trails
The record
Property History for 527 Playa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2018 | Sold | $1,620,000 | |
| May 13, 2018 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000 | |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Sold | $1,288,000 | Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 527 Playa
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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, 0.3 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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 94 of 96 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 14 of 96.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630044004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 894 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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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 Homes on the Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $2,100,000
- Median days on market
- 38
- Median per sq ft
- $1,096
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bluffs Homes on the Bay sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 Onda | Jul 31, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 1,642 | $1,279 | 8 |
| 443 Vista Parada | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,862 | $1,020 | 85 |
| 2427 Vista Nobleza | Mar 5, 2026 | $3,224,200 | 2,720 | $1,185 | 50 |
| 2987 Quedada | Dec 19, 2025 | $2,800,000 | 2,555 | $1,096 | 38 |
| 2441 Vista Nobleza | Nov 19, 2025 | $2,050,000 | 2,003 | $1,023 | 3 |
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Schools
Schools for 527 Playa
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Eastbluff
- Middle
- Corona Del Mar
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:48 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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