$1,700,000
2Beds2Baths1,120SqFt
600 E Oceanfront 1DNewport Beach, CA 92661Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
521 Playa sold on August 29, 2024 for $1,600,000, 5.9% below the $1,700,000 asking price after 48 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,759,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
521 Playa, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,887 sq ft
- 1,956 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
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$1,600,000
This property is also on the market under MLS NP26213516 (Residential).
The home
About 521 Playa
Enjoy life in the highly desirable Bluffs of Newport Beach. This stunning home features is this 3-bedroom 2.5 bath and is located on a small cul-de-sac street with plenty of guest parking! Enjoy the charming private back patio overlooking the greenbelt. The two-car attached garage offers laundry hookups, and direct access entry. Brand new carpet in the primary bedroom. All additional bedrooms adorned with hardwood. Lovely community amenities include sparkling pool, spa, outdoor cooking area, biking and hiking trails and more. This home has been beautifully refreshed and ready for immediate move in! Come enjoy all Newport has to offer: award winning schools within short distance, world class shopping. championship golf, sandy beaches, friendly yacht clubs, boating, swim and tennis club and more.
Property details for 521 Playa
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,887 square feet of living space on a 1,956-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-231-11. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24110683
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,887
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,956
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0449
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, None
- HOA Dues
- $355
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- North Bluff Bay View Community
- Parcel Number
- 44023111
- On Market Date
- 2024-06-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Bar, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Fencing
- Privacy, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Termite Clearance, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Park, Preserve Public Land
- Association Amenities
- Other, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 521 Playa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | Sold | $1,600,000 | |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Price reduced | $1,700,000 | From $1,759,000 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Listed for sale | $1,759,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 521 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 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 871 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 462
- Median price
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
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 Newport Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 20141 Spruce | Nov 4, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,540 | $1,211 | 5 |
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Schools
Schools for 521 Playa
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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Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 7:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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