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521 PlayaNewport Beach, CA 92660
Welcome to this beautifully situated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly desirable Bluffs community. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this residence offers both privacy and charm in an ideal setting. Step outside to your private back patio, where you can relax and enjoy serene views overlooking a lush greenbelt—perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The home is part of a vibrant community featuring resort-style amenities, including a sparkling pool, spa, and outdoor cooking area ideal for entertaining. Enjoy an active lifestyle with nearby biking trails and scenic paths just moments from your doorstep. With its prime location, peaceful surroundings, and access to exceptional community features, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity to live in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Newly upgraded kitchen! See photos
| 2 months ago | Price changed to $1,795,000 | |
| 2 months ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
| 3 months ago | Status changed to Active | |
| 6 months ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Property Details for 521 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 offers 1,887 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,795,000, about $951 per square foot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-231-11. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 1,956-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
521 Playa last sold in August 2024 for $1,600,000.
- Listed for sale April 4, 2026 at $1,890,000
- Price reduced to $1,795,000
- Sold August 2024 for $1,600,000 (Redfin)
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.
In Bluffs Homes on the Bay, 5 single-family homes have closed in the last 12 months at a median of $2,100,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 38 days on market before going under contract.
Estimated monthly payment
6.95% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.95% (week of Sep 17, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Newport Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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