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2520 University Drive sold on June 11, 2020 for $605,000, 2.3% below the $619,000 asking price after 134 days on the market; it was first listed at $714,900. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2520 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,287 sq ft
- 1,573 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
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$605,000
Subdivision Vista Bahia
The home
About 2520 University Drive
MOTIVATED SELLER! RARE SINGLE-LEVEL ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON THE GROUND FLOOR WITH ONLY ONE COMMON WALL-NO ONE ABOVE OR BELOW! Great investment property, starter home, retirement or downsize townhouse in Newport Beach. There are condos on the market, but no townhouses at this price point! Homes in this complex rarely come on the market. This townhome is located in a small community of only 33 homes. The floorplan offers brand new flooring throughout, an entry hall with coat closet, updated kitchen with granite counters, dining area, large bright living room with fireplace, inside laundry with side-by-side machines included, a master suite with 3 closets and a newly-renovated bathroom (new shower tile, glass door, LED lighting, exhaust fan, tile floor, and vanity with granite counter), a secondary bedroom with built-in storage in addition to the closet, hallway-linen storage, and a newly renovated second bathroom (new shower tile, LED lighting, exhaust fan, tile floor, and vanity with granite counter). It has smooth ceilings, a large private and oversized 2-car garage located adjacent to the home, and a large private patio surrounded by vinyl fencing. The HOA offers 2 beautiful pools and a large central greenbelt. The property is directly across the street from Newport's lovely Back Bay with nature trails surrounded by beauty! This home is located near Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza, John Wayne Airport, and has easy freeway and toll road (73) access.
Property details for 2520 University Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Vista Bahia neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,287 square feet of living space on a 1,573-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 439-301-30. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20001164
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,287
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,573
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0361
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $517.57
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Four Fours
- Parcel Number
- 43930130
- On Market Date
- 2020-01-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Asphalt, Flat
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Enclosed
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Vinyl
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 33
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Vista Bahia (BBVB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Water
The record
Property History for 2520 University Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2020 | Sold | $605,000 | |
| Jan 2, 2020 | Listed for sale | $714,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2520 University Drive
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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 16 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 16 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630091014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 1,093 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 462
- Median price
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 2520 University Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Danny Lemansky of Danny Lemansky, Broker
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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