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56 Balboa Coves sold on August 22, 2025 for $7,400,000, 4.5% below the $7,750,000 asking price after 222 days on the market; it was first listed at $8,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
56 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,948 sq ft
- 4,320 sq ft lot
- Built 1955
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$7,400,000
Subdivision Balboa Coves
The home
About 56 Balboa Coves
Enjoy the very best of Newport Beach coastal living in this thoughtfully reimagined bay front home offered FULLY FURNISHED, located on a semi-private beach in an exclusive gated area with only 68 homes. With over 38 feet of waterfront, this home also has a private slip to accommodate a vessel of up to 35 feet for boat enthusiasts. This home also offers the rare feature of two bedrooms on the main level, one being a potential primary suite. A private park across the street and tons of parking for guests is yet another rarity in Newport Beach waterfront living.
The open concept is complete with French Oak flooring throughout with beamed ceilings to add to the coastal chic aesthetic. A professional chef's kitchen boasts a large island, quartz countertops, Wolf appliances, and custom lighting and cabinetry. Just off the dining room is a newly built temperature controlled wine room which holds up to 168 bottles of your favorite vino.The interior was designed and furnished by Restoration Hardware.
Exterior was redesigned by landscape architect Ray Morrow Designs and now includes seamless indoor/outdoor living, with La Cantina Bi-fold doors, new patio, stonework, quartzite barbecue, fire pit, custom water features, and hand-crafted exterior lighting.
Upstairs a tranquil primary suite awaits with fireplace and private balcony to take in the sunsets over the bay and watch the boats come in at the end of the day. The en suite bath is complete with oversized walk in closet, marble floors, free standing soaking tub, glass enclosed shower, and dual sinks. Also upstairs are two other bedrooms and full bath with dual sinks and marble flooring. Balcony in front overlooking the park.
Other upgrades in this exceptional property include a Nest system, new garage door, new plumbing, tankless water heater, sump pump, and glass fencing. Come take advantage of all Newport Beach has to offer with award winning schools and world class shopping. One highlight of this enclave is a private pedestrian gate steps away to access Lido Isle and all the fabulous shops and restaurants.Or, take your duffy from your private slip to the Balboa Fun Zone, Lido House Resort, and all the waterfront establishments without having to get in your car and fight traffic!
Property details for 56 Balboa Coves
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Coves neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,948 square feet of living space on a 4,320-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-041-34. Highlights include ocean and bay views, beach frontage, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24245979
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,948
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,320
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0992
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, Park Greenbelt, Ocean, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $246
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Balboa Coves
- Parcel Number
- 42304134
- On Market Date
- 2024-12-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Furnished, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Sump Pump
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Boat Slip, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinklers On Side, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Stone, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Glass
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Coves (BLCV)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Picnic Area
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Security Gate, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 56 Balboa Coves
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | Sold | $7,400,000 | |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Price reduced | $7,750,000 | From $7,995,000 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Price reduced | $7,995,000 | From $8,500,000 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000 | |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Sold | $2,750,000 | Evelyn Compton, Broker |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 56 Balboa Coves
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 1 of 77 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 73 of 77. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 72 of 77.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590635002002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 114 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
- 460
- Median price
- $4,382,500
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $1,610
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 56 Balboa Coves
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- High
- Newport Harbor
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listing information updated Aug 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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