Sold
212 Garnet Avenue sold on February 14, 2022 for $4,275,000, 2.7% below the $4,395,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
212 Garnet Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,467 sq ft
- Built 1946
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$4,275,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
14 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,764,855
The home
About 212 Garnet Avenue
FRONT HOUSE: One of Balboa Islands Finest Duplexes, located on one of the quieter streets, this beach close income property offers the investor an extraordinary opportunity. The front house, with three bedrooms and three full baths, bonus area off the roof deck and three full bathrooms, features beamed ceilings and living room fireplace. Home provides a lot of light due to windows and skylights all around. Living room offers Smart Samsung framed picture TV's, built-in's around fireplace. Chef's Kitchen complete with bar stool seating and granite counter tops. main floor bedroom, oversized Master with sunny balcony, a secondary ensuite guest bedroom and a third floor rooftop deck that offers bonus room with closet can be used as fourth sleeping area, office or reading room. Large brick front patio Bay views, perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.
BACK UNIT:The Coastal vibe, professionally designed and upgraded Back Unit includes a 2 Br + Loft, upgraded with all the designer touches, fireplace, inside laundry, custom cabinetry, top of line appliances and much more.
This special property comes with short term rental license and can be used as large family home or two very productive rental income sources.
Property details for 212 Garnet Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,467 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-032-13. Highlights include peek-a-boo bay views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- OC21270341
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,467
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 05003213
- On Market Date
- 2022-01-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Traditional
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 212 Garnet Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Sold | $4,275,000 | |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Sold | $2,925,000 | Abrams Coastal Properties |
| Jun 7, 2012 | Sold | $2,310,000 | Abrams Coastal Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 212 Garnet 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, 0.9 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 5,000 Mbps, at 34 of 34 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 34 of 34.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 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.
Balboa Island - Main Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 14
- Median price
- $3,764,855
- Median days on market
- 60
- Median per sq ft
- $1,662
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 118 Emerald | Aug 20, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,893 | $1,770 | 79 |
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Schools
School District for 212 Garnet Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Georgie Fenton of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 5:14 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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