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218 Collins Avenue sold on December 17, 2020 for $2,710,000, 3% below the $2,795,000 asking price after 179 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,999,900. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

DuplexSold · Dec 17, 2020

218 Collins Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,450 sq ft
  • Built 1986

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$2,710,000

MLS# OC20081068

This home has a newer listing: MLS OC20101490 (Sold).

The home

About 218 Collins Avenue

Fantastic 2020 remodeled duplex on one of the most desirable streets on Balboa Island! Upgrades include new Shaker cabinets, Jenn Air appliances, Caesarstone quartz countertops, Shaw Luxury Vinyl Plank and Coretec Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. New Adair Noise-Dampening Windows throughout. Living room features a wood-burning fireplace and original wood-beam vaulted ceilings. Large master suite complete with beautiful master bath featuring an extra-large walk-in shower, double sinks and Caesarstone quartz countertops. There is also a bonus room that can be used for an office, nursery, exercise room, etc. The second unit features one bedroom and full bathroom, new kitchen, an open-concept floor plan with fireplace, and plenty of closet space - perfect as a deluxe home office, guest quarters or rental income! Additional features of the property include an oversized garage with new epoxy flooring, new solar compliant roof and a new energy efficient Trane Central Air Conditioner. This beautiful property is a short stroll to the sand for kayaking and paddle-boarding, the Balboa Island Ferry, Marine Avenue, etc. Make this your primary, second home, or vacation rental (please contact City of Newport Beach regarding short-term rental permit). For a 3D tour of property and island, click on the VT icons above.

Property details for 218 Collins Avenue

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Island - Collins Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,450 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-091-05. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and cottage architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
OC20081068
Year Built
1986
Living Area (sq ft)
2,450
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,614
Lot Size (acres)
0.06
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood
Parcel Number
05009105
On Market Date
2020-05-11
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Gas, High Efficiency
Fireplace
Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Energy Star Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Tinted Windows
Doors
French Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Cottage
Roof
Asphalt, Reflective
Foundation
Raised
Lot Features
Two To Five Units Acre, Rectangular Lot
Patio and Porch
Brick
Parking
Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Private, Garage Faces Rear
Fencing
None
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Island - Collins Island (BALC)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing, Marina
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 218 Collins Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Dec 17, 2020 Sold $2,710,000
Nov 14, 2020 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Oct 30, 2020 Price reduced $2,795,000 From $2,875,000
Aug 26, 2020 Status changed to Active From Withdrawn
Aug 20, 2020 Status changed to Withdrawn From Active
May 11, 2020 Listed for sale $2,999,900
Jul 17, 2019 Sold $2,000,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 218 Collins Avenue

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, 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.

Airport noise

Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 1.0 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 1,000 Mbps, at 27 of 27 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 27 of 27. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 27.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Destination, 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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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.

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Homes sold
32
Median price
$3,771,500
Median days on market
50
Median per sq ft
$1,832

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Schools

School District for 218 Collins Avenue

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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.

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Listed by Tim Lloyd of Coldwell Banker-Campbell Rltrs

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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