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520 W Oceanfront sold on September 18, 2023 for $6,450,000, 3.7% below the $6,700,000 asking price after 50 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
520 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,303 sq ft
- 2,100 sq ft lot
- Built 1981
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$6,450,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,300,000
The home
About 520 W Oceanfront
Imprint your own personal style at this custom oceanfront home on the edge of the sand in Newport Beach. Offering phenomenal beach, ocean, Catalina Island and pier views from both levels, the meticulously maintained residence is bright, open and ready for upgrades. Cape Cod influences are enjoyed inside and out, included a Dutch entry door, traditional-style woodwork, large windows and vaulted open-beam ceilings. A white brick fireplace graces the living room, which opens to a spacious brick patio with built-in BBQ and panoramic views. Views are also enjoyed from the dining room, and another fireplace warms an intimate family room. The kitchen is truly the heart of this home and hosts stone countertops, a breakfast/appetizer bar, stainless steel appliances and a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator. Four bedrooms and three baths are featured, including a main-level bedroom that is perfect for guests or use as an office or den. Approximately 2,303 square feet, the elegant design features a subterranean garage with ample storage and parking for two large SUVs. On the top floor, two secondary bedrooms share a bath, and the ocean-view primary suite presents two decks, a sitting area with bay window, a walk-in closet with built-ins, and an oversized shower with granite surrounds. Located on a corner site along the Balboa Peninsula, this beautiful home is only blocks from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Balboa’s Fun Zone, cafés, restaurants, shops and recreation.
Property details for 520 W Oceanfront
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,303 square feet of living space on a 2,100-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-073-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23115199
- Year Built
- 1981
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,303
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0482
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 04807305
- On Market Date
- 2023-06-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Paved
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Sidewalks, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 520 W Oceanfront
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | Sold | $6,450,000 | |
| Sep 17, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Listed for sale | $6,700,000 | |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Sold | $6,350,000 | Compass |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 520 W Oceanfront
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 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
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 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628004026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 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
- 27
- Median price
- $7,300,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1123 E Balboa | Oct 25, 2026 | $10,900,000 | 2,851 | $3,823 | 36 |
| 915 W Bay Avenue | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,921,000 | 2,270 | $2,168 | 3 |
| 3603 Lake Avenue | Oct 5, 2026 | $4,550,000 | 2,200 | $2,068 | 0 |
| 1440 W Bay Avenue | Sep 9, 2026 | $9,125,000 | 3,264 | $2,796 | 0 |
| 3601 Lake Avenue | Sep 4, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 2,200 | $2,045 | 7 |
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Schools
School District for 520 W Oceanfront
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tara McNabb of Compass
Listing information updated Sep 19, 2023 at 12:29 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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