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218 E Balboa Boulevard sold on June 3, 2019 for $2,050,000. The details are below for reference.

DuplexSold · Jun 3, 2019

218 E Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661

  • 2,816 sq ft
  • Built 1972

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$2,050,000

MLS# OC19044524

Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)

5 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,600,000

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This property is also on the market under MLS NP26174387 (Residential Lease).

The home

About 218 E Balboa Boulevard

ZONED FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS! This well appointed duplex on the Balboa Peninsula has ocean views, phenomenal curb appeal and is just 300 feet from the beach and a quick walk to the Fun Zone and pier. Upstairs is the perfect "owner occupied" unit with an open floor plan, updated kitchen with pantry, center island, breakfast nook, formal dining room and French doors off the den that open to a fantastic view of the sand and water. With a total of 1,741 SF, this unit offers 4 large bedrooms (including the master suite with dual sinks and vanity table in the updated bath), an additional bathroom, beveled glass dual pane windows that flood the space with natural light, and vaulted ceilings. Downstairs you will find an additional 1,202 SF unit with private entry and patio, consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, full kitchen, gas appliances and high efficiency windows. Both units are equipped with their own washer/dryer, central AC and ceiling fans throughout. See Supplementals for City of Newport Beach zoning information on short-term rentals. *Upstairs formal dining room was originally a 4th bedroom. A closet has been added and it can be easily converted back to a bedroom by adding drywall on one wall above the existing pony wall.*

Property details for 218 E Balboa Boulevard

This duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,816 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-091-19. Highlights include ocean and bay views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
OC19044524
Year Built
1972
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,614
Lot Size (acres)
0.06
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Bay, Ocean
Parcel Number
04809119
On Market Date
2019-03-12
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Open Floorplan
Appliances
Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Flooring
Concrete, Tile, Wood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, Electric
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Energy Star Qualified Windows
Doors
French Doors

Exterior Features

Roof
Composition
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 218 E Balboa Boulevard

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 3, 2019 Sold $2,050,000
Mar 12, 2019 Listed for sale $2,195,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 218 E Balboa Boulevard

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 06059C0382K 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 20 of 20 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 20 of 20. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 20.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 156 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.

Balboa Peninsula (Residential) home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
5
Median price
$6,600,000
Median days on market
31
Median per sq ft
$2,623

Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
5901 Seashore Drive Jul 31, 2026 $9,500,000 3,185 $2,983 40
213 33rd Street May 28, 2026 $2,616,000 1,451 $1,803 7
1204 E Balboa Boulevard Feb 5, 2026 $6,600,000 2,516 $2,623 183
4103 Seashore Jan 8, 2026 $9,200,000 2,724 $3,377 31
4208 River Dec 16, 2025 $4,350,000 1,750 $2,486 6

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Listed by Jennifer Frazier of Villa Real Estate

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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