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1501 1503 E Balboa Blvd. sold on June 21, 2017 for $3,500,000. The details are below for reference.

DuplexSold · Jun 21, 2017

1501 1503 E Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92661

  • 3,750 sq ft
  • Built 1975

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$3,500,000

MLS# PW17088948

Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)

5 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,600,000

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This home has a newer listing: MLS PW17089766 (Sold).

The home

About 1501 1503 E Balboa Blvd

One of a kind custom duplex on Balboa's Peninsula Point in Newport Beach. Owners unit upstairs with a mother in laws unit below, or rent both as great income producing units. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - Steps from both the ocean and bay, this oversized corner lot is ideal with only one neighbor on one side and a city park on the other. COMPLETELY RENOVATED in 2015, no corner was left unturned. All new in 2015 - PEX plumbing, electrical, water filtration/water softening system, roof, doors/windows, air conditioning, appliances, custom cabinetry, speakers/surround sound and steam units in both Master Bath showers.

First Floor unit (1,230 sq/ft) is a 2 bedroom/2 bath mother in law quarters with a large outdoor patio/built in BBQ area that wraps around the property. Second Floor unit (1,835 sq/ft) features 3 bedrooms/2 baths and 3 outdoor patio decks. This Owner's unit also enjoys the 3rd floor covered indoor/outdoor enclosed patio, which is truly an entertainers dream. The 3rd floor (approx 700 sq/ft) consists of (4) flat screen TV's with surround sound speakers, fireplace, gas heaters and Lynx outdoor appliances (beer tap, refrigerators, ice maker and BBQ). Enjoy the third floor open on those sunny beach days, or close the hurricane shutters on those cold winter nights.

This duplex is truly a must see!

Property details for 1501 1503 E Balboa Blvd

This duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,750 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1975. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-191-19. Highlights include bay and city lights views, a fireplace, a four-car garage, central air, and Cape Cod architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
PW17088948
Year Built
1975
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,356
Levels
Three Or More
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
4
View
Bay, City Lights, Hills, Water
Parcel Number
04819119
On Market Date
2017-04-25
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Purifier
Flooring
Laminate, Stone
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Bonus Room, Family Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Triple Pane Windows

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Exterior Features
Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Roof
Shingle
Construction
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Near Park
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage, Storage, Tandem
Fencing
Brick
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Private
Condition
Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Repairs Major
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park

The record

Property History for 1501 1503 E Balboa Blvd

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 21, 2017 Sold $3,500,000
Apr 25, 2017 Listed for sale $3,499,999

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1501 1503 E Balboa Blvd

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 43 of 43 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 43 of 43. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 43.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628001031, 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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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
5
Median price
$6,600,000
Median days on market
31
Median per sq ft
$2,623

Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
5901 Seashore Drive Jul 31, 2026 $9,500,000 3,185 $2,983 40
213 33rd Street May 28, 2026 $2,616,000 1,451 $1,803 7
1204 E Balboa Boulevard Feb 5, 2026 $6,600,000 2,516 $2,623 183
4103 Seashore Jan 8, 2026 $9,200,000 2,724 $3,377 31
4208 River Dec 16, 2025 $4,350,000 1,750 $2,486 6

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Listed by Marco Martelli of Joseph Martelli R E Invst Inc

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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