Sold
1517 E Balboa Boulevard sold on October 15, 2020 for $2,075,000, 3.9% above the $1,998,000 asking price after 4 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1517 E Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,058 sq ft
- 2,555 sq ft lot
- Built 1926
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$2,075,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula
Balboa Peninsula reaches three miles along the Newport Beach coast, sheltering Newport Harbor on its bay side while the Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, and the Wedge surf break line its ocean side.
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,300,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP21064698 (Sold).
The home
About 1517 E Balboa Boulevard
Arguably one of Newport Beach's most desirable communities; Peninsula Point is the location of this adorable California Cottage. It boasts a view of the Bay and is just steps from the Bay, the Pacific Ocean, the Wedge, the Ferry, the quaint Balboa Village with local shops and restaurants, and some of the West Coast's most popular beaches. This highly sought after location abounds with opportunity as this charming cottage built in 1926 can be refurbished, expanded or completely rebuild a new home! No matter your choice, the quaint area of Balboa's Peninsula is sure to please everyone as it is reminiscent of a bygone era and simpler times. It's not uncommon to see neighbors bustling about on golf carts packed with all their beach-going necessities to frolic on the beach with a refreshing drink in hand and their toes in the sand! Truly a quintessential California lifestyle at its best! Time is of the essence as this one is sure not to be on the market long!
Property details for 1517 E Balboa Boulevard
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,058 square feet of living space on a 2,555-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1926. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-191-05. Highlights include bay views, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- P0-820002584
- Year Built
- 1926
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,058
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,555
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay
- Parcel Number
- 04819105
- On Market Date
- 2020-07-07
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Gas Range
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers None
- Condition
- Fixer
- Faces
- North
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
The record
Property History for 1517 E Balboa Boulevard
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | Sold | $2,755,000 | Villa Real Estate |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Sold | $2,075,000 | |
| Jul 7, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,998,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1517 E Balboa Boulevard
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 06059C0382K 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 23 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 4 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628001030, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (5 Level 2 ports). 146 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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The neighborhood
About Balboa Peninsula
Balboa Peninsula reaches three miles along the Newport Beach coast, sheltering Newport Harbor on its bay side while the Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, and the Wedge surf break line its ocean side. Balboa Boulevard runs its length past the 1906 Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Fun Zone, within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Balboa Peninsula home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $7,300,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
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 Balboa Peninsula sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1123 E Balboa | Oct 25, 2026 | $10,900,000 | 2,851 | $3,823 | 36 |
| 915 W Bay Avenue | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,921,000 | 2,270 | $2,168 | 3 |
| 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 |
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Listed by Reni Rose of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing information updated Nov 24, 2022 at 6:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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