Sold
1321 W Bay Avenue sold on August 16, 2024 for $3,600,000, 2.6% below the $3,695,000 asking price after 120 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,195,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1321 W Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 6 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,509 sq ft
- Built 1990
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$3,600,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
5 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,600,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC24068066 (Sold).
The home
About 1321 W Bay Avenue
Located in the heart of Newport Beach on the coveted Bay Avenue, this exquisite duplex offers the epitome of California beachside living with two beautifully designed units to accommodate various lifestyle needs. The home’s bottom unit presents a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom layout, providing ample space for comfortable everyday living. Upstairs, you'll find another inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom haven. Features include contemporary upgrades and sleek hardwood flooring throughout the common areas. French doors open up to a harbor-facing orientation, inviting the refreshing coastal breeze indoors and a peek-a-boo view of the water. Retreat to the spacious primary suite complete with private fireplace, walk-in closet and oversized soaking tub. Entertain in style on the expansive rooftop deck while enjoying ocean, harbor, mountain and city-light views. Both units feature thoughtfully designed layouts with an emphasis on functionality and style. Just out the front door is Newport Harbor’s glistening bay and beach ready for biking, paddle boarding, boating surfing or vacation-style beach days lounging in the sun. Hop on the nearby Ferry for quick access around Newport’s finest restaurants, shopping and social delights. Whether you're seeking a primary home, a vacation getaway, or an investment opportunity, this duplex offers versatility and sophistication in equal measure.
Property details for 1321 W Bay Avenue
This 6-bedroom, 5-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,509 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1990. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-233-25. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- OC24068054
- Year Built
- 1990
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,509
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 5
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 04723325
- On Market Date
- 2024-04-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Rectangular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1321 W Bay Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sold | $3,600,000 | |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Price reduced | $3,695,000 | From $3,895,000 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Price reduced | $3,895,000 | From $3,995,000 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Price reduced | $3,995,000 | From $4,195,000 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 10, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Listed for sale | $4,195,000 |
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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.
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $6,600,000
- Median days on market
- 31
- Median per sq ft
- $2,623
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5901 Seashore Drive | Jul 31, 2026 | $9,500,000 | 3,185 | $2,983 | 40 |
| 213 33rd Street | May 28, 2026 | $2,616,000 | 1,451 | $1,803 | 7 |
| 1204 E Balboa Boulevard | Feb 5, 2026 | $6,600,000 | 2,516 | $2,623 | 183 |
| 4103 Seashore | Jan 8, 2026 | $9,200,000 | 2,724 | $3,377 | 31 |
| 4208 River | Dec 16, 2025 | $4,350,000 | 1,750 | $2,486 | 6 |
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Schools
Schools for 1321 W Bay Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Harbor View
- Middle
- Horace Ensign
- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Katrina Smith of Pinpoint Properties
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 7:24 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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