1444 W Bay, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,742 sq ft
- 3,851 sq ft lot
- Built 1949
$9,995,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
28 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,112,500
The home
About 1444 W Bay
BAYFRONT NEWPORT BEACH PROPERTY WITH PREMIUM DOCKAGE AND PANORAMIC NEWPORT HARBOR VIEWS. 1444 W Bay Avenue offers a rare combination of 55’ and 42’+ dockage, direct bayfront positioning, expansive harbor views, an elevator, seven total parking spaces, and a coveted corner-lot setting on the Balboa Peninsula. The 3,742-square-foot, two-story residence features five bedrooms and four bathrooms, with a flexible layout for enjoying the home as it is or remodeling over time. Remodeled in 1991, the residence features expansive windows, balconies, and outdoor spaces that maximize the waterfront setting, with panoramic Newport Harbor views and the bay serving as a backdrop throughout the property.
The main level features a formal entry, spacious living areas, dining room, kitchen, and direct access to the bayfront patio and dockage. An entertainer’s delight, the property offers generous gathering spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor living, expansive waterfront patio space, and direct access to Newport Harbor. The substantial dockage creates an exceptional setting for boating and enjoying the Newport Beach waterfront lifestyle, with three separate entrances providing convenient access throughout the property.
Upstairs, all five bedrooms are complemented by additional living space, including a loft and wet bar opening to a patio overlooking Balboa Boulevard with a glimpse of the ocean, along with balconies overlooking Newport Harbor. High ceilings, a living room fireplace, interior laundry, and abundant storage further enhance the home’s substantial footprint and functionality.
A three-car attached garage and seven total parking spaces provide exceptional capacity for a Newport Beach bayfront property. With premium dockage, direct harbor access, panoramic Newport Harbor views, ocean-view elements, a corner-lot setting, exceptional entertaining spaces, and rare parking capacity, 1444 W Bay Avenue presents a distinctive opportunity to create a custom waterfront residence on the Balboa Peninsula.
Property details for 1444 W Bay
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,742 square feet of living space and is listed at $9,995,000, about $2,671 per square foot. The home was built in 1949. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-221-01. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, bay frontage, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 3,851-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.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $9,995,000
- Days On Site
- 41 Days
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,742 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 3,851 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1949
- MLS® Number
- OC26192516
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26192516
- Year Built
- 1949
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,742
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,850
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0884
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 04722101
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Elevator, High Ceilings, Pantry, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Loft, Other, Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Laundry, Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Dock
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Street Level
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1444 W Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Price reduced | $9,995,000 | From $10,995,000 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Relisted | $10,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1444 W Bay
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 15 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 2 of 17. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 16 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628002001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 160 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
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.40% · 30-yr fixed$
$77,942/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $999,500 down
Principal & interest$62,283
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$3,748
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,996
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,915
HOANot reported, not included
$67,274/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $1,999,000 down
Principal & interest$55,363
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,996
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,915
HOANot reported, not included
$60,353/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $2,998,500 down
Principal & interest$48,442
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,996
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,915
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$11,911/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.08%)$8,996
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,915
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.40% (week of Oct 15, 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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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
- 28
- Median price
- $7,112,500
- Median days on market
- 29
- Median per sq ft
- $2,558
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 12, 2025 to Oct 12, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
At $2,671 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) median of $2,558 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3603 Lake Avenue | Oct 5, 2026 | $4,550,000 | 2,200 | $2,068 | 0 |
| 1440 W Bay Avenue | Sep 9, 2026 | $9,125,000 | 3,264 | $2,796 | 0 |
| 3601 Lake Avenue | Sep 4, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 2,200 | $2,045 | 7 |
| 6704 W Oceanfront | Sep 2, 2026 | $8,400,000 | 2,640 | $3,182 | 91 |
| 524 W Oceanfront | Sep 1, 2026 | $13,650,000 | 6,249 | $2,184 | 78 |
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Schools
School District for 1444 W Bay
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Location
Location
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Listed by Tara McNabb of Compass
Listing information updated Oct 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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