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501 El Modena Avenue sold on July 5, 2023 for $2,840,000, 9.4% above the $2,595,000 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
501 El Modena Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,190 sq ft
- 6,375 sq ft lot
- Built 1945
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$2,840,000
Subdivision Newport Heights
32 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,493,150
The home
About 501 El Modena Avenue
Embraced by a prized corner in Newport Beach’s coveted Newport Heights neighborhood, this fully updated Mid-Century residence is ready for move-in. Beautifully maintained landscaping with mature trees and colorful plantings complements the home, which lives like a single-story floorplan that reserves the second level for a private bedroom. Approximately 2,190 square feet, the open design is bathed in natural light while remaining private throughout. Enjoy an impressive double-height foyer with dual entry doors, floor-to-ceiling windows and a stylish floating staircase. Large sliding-glass doors and picture windows open the living and dining rooms to the rear patio, and an elevated breakfast room enhances a freshly updated kitchen that boasts white Shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, full tile backsplash, a large pantry, dining nook, and stainless steel Samsung appliances. This area of the home opens to a gated front patio. Relax at the beginning and end of each day in a generously proportioned primary suite complete with a fireplace and large wardrobe. Wood-style plank flooring, recessed lighting and crown molding add undeniable appeal, and a two-car garage and oversized laundry room up the convenience factor. Entertain privately in an inviting backyard with large covered patio, a gated parking area and low-maintenance landscaping. Located in the heart of Newport Heights, this home is only a few blocks from Newport Bay and Newport Harbor High School. Sandy beaches, Fashion Island and Lido Marina Village are just minutes away.
Property details for 501 El Modena Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Newport Heights neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,190 square feet of living space on a 6,375-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1945. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 049-041-11. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23104079
- Year Built
- 1945
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,190
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,375
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1463
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 04904111
- On Market Date
- 2023-06-12
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Newport Heights (NEWH)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 501 El Modena Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | Sold | $2,840,000 | |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 501 El Modena Avenue
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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0381K 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634002006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 247 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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The neighborhood
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 Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 32
- Median price
- $3,493,150
- Median days on market
- 44
- Median per sq ft
- $1,322
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 255 Ocean View | Oct 16, 2026 | $4,343,000 | 3,647 | $1,191 | 77 |
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Schools
Schools for 501 El Modena Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Edison
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Tara McNabb of Compass
Listing information updated Jul 5, 2023 at 6:49 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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