Sold
538 Vista Grande sold on April 24, 2024 for $2,175,000, 5.4% below the $2,298,000 asking price after 39 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,350,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
538 Vista Grande, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,202 sq ft
- 1,991 sq ft lot
- Built 1970
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$2,175,000
Subdivision Bluffs Original
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,188,875
The home
About 538 Vista Grande
538 Vista Grande sits in The Bluffs community and features a main level primary bedroom and newly renovated interior. This E plan has an open floor plan living area with a balcony over looking the trees and green scenery. Entering the front gate, you have your own private patio with a koi pond and serene running water feature. Private and plenty of room to lounge. This home was renovated new hardwood floors on the lower level, quartz countertop, shaker cabinets, hardware, and custom back splash in the kitchen. Kitchen has a new stainless steel gas range, refrigerator and microwave. Plantation shutters throughout the home and new tiled stone fireplace. Lower level has two large bedrooms and additional living space that can be used as an office, gym, game room, den or an additional living room. Two car garage that has been upgraded with new drywall, LED can lighting and epoxy flooring with plenty of storage space. The Bluffs is near walking trails, award winning schools and minutes away from the beach and Fashion Island.
Property details for 538 Vista Grande
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bluffs Original neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,202 square feet of living space on a 1,991-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1970. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-164-12. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24029622
- Year Built
- 1970
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,202
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,991
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0457
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $445
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Bluffs HOA
- Parcel Number
- 44016412
- On Market Date
- 2024-02-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
- Windows
- Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Parking
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Koi Pond
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Concrete, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Lawn, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Concrete, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Covered, Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Paved, Public, Private, One Space, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Privacy, Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Original (BORI)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Dog Park, Maintenance Front Yard, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 538 Vista Grande
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | Sold | $2,175,000 | |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Price reduced | $2,298,000 | From $2,350,000 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000 | |
| May 28, 2021 | Sold | $1,550,000 | Surterre Properties Inc. |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Sold | $1,260,000 | Compass |
| Dec 7, 2015 | Sold | $1,235,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Sold | $1,154,000 | Teles Properties, Inc. |
| May 14, 2012 | Sold | $745,000 | Luxre Realty, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 538 Vista Grande
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 06059C0269K 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.2 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 17 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 17. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 14 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630041004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 645 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 Original home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 23
- Median price
- $2,188,875
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $1,161
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bluffs Original sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2212 Fiesta | Oct 23, 2026 | $2,288,200 | 1,685 | $1,358 | 3 |
| 2005 Barranca | Oct 14, 2026 | $1,995,000 | 1,500 | $1,330 | 35 |
| 2102 Vista Entrada | Sep 21, 2026 | $1,850,000 | 1,655 | $1,118 | 82 |
| 2015 Barranca | Sep 8, 2026 | $980,000 | 1,184 | $828 | 62 |
| 539 Vista Flora | Sep 3, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 1,737 | $1,267 | 44 |
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Schools
Schools for 538 Vista Grande
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Eastbluff
- Middle
- Corona Del Mar
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Paul Daftarian of Luxe Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 24, 2024 at 8:15 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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