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529 Playa sold on February 22, 2024 for $2,225,000, 6% above the $2,100,000 asking price after 4 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
529 Playa, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,995 sq ft
- 2,526 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
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$2,225,000
Subdivision Bluffs Homes on the Bay
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,100,000
The home
About 529 Playa
Incredible views of the back bay and city lights from almost every room!!! Located in the highly desirable East Bluff Community is this 3-bedroom 2.5 bath home with an ideal split level floor plan. This well-situated unit is a rare find with only one shared wall and a green belt separating the unit from the next building. The home was perfectly designed to maximize privacy while taking full advantage of the unobstructed views. Natural light from 2 skylights accents the entryway which also offers direct access to the 2-car attached garage. Entertaining in this home is a breeze with an open floor plan and a wall of glass doors leading to the wrap around verandah. The living, dining and kitchen all offer sliding doors to this expansive outdoor living area. This wonderful space is perfect for morning coffee or relaxing with an evening aperitif while sharing the events of the day. A half guest bath is conveniently located and completes this main level. A short flight of stairs from the entry is a main hallway with 3 generous bedrooms. The primary suite is substantial with a vaulted ceiling, 3/4 bath, dual closets, and stunning views of the back bay. The 2nd bedroom with wood floors also benefits from the unobstructed views. Bedroom 3 is versatile and could be used as an office with its double doors and deep closet. The two-car attached garage offers laundry hookups, and direct access to the entry. Community amenities include pool, spa, outdoor cooking area, biking/hiking trails and more. The ideal location is close to schools, beaches, Fashion Island, fine dining, John Wayne airport and so much more. This is easy living in a truly remarkable setting.
Property details for 529 Playa
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bluffs Homes on the Bay neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,995 square feet of living space on a 2,526-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-231-15. Highlights include harbor and bluff views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24013471
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,995
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,526
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.058
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bluff, Harbor
- HOA Dues
- $305
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- North Bluff Bay View Community
- Parcel Number
- 44023115
- On Market Date
- 2024-01-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, End Unit
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Homes on the Bay (BNHB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Lake, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Trails
The record
Property History for 529 Playa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2024 | Sold | $2,225,000 | |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 28, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jan 28, 2024 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 | |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Sold | $1,210,000 | Coldwell Banker Previews Inter |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 529 Playa
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 06059C0288K 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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. 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
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.3 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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 94 of 96 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 14 of 96.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630044004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 894 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.
Bluffs Homes on the Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $2,100,000
- Median days on market
- 38
- Median per sq ft
- $1,096
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bluffs Homes on the Bay sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 Onda | Jul 31, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 1,642 | $1,279 | 8 |
| 443 Vista Parada | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,862 | $1,020 | 85 |
| 2427 Vista Nobleza | Mar 5, 2026 | $3,224,200 | 2,720 | $1,185 | 50 |
| 2987 Quedada | Dec 19, 2025 | $2,800,000 | 2,555 | $1,096 | 38 |
| 2441 Vista Nobleza | Nov 19, 2025 | $2,050,000 | 2,003 | $1,023 | 3 |
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Listing information updated Feb 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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