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531 Playa sold on July 17, 2024 for $2,650,000, 3.6% below the $2,750,000 asking price after 26 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jul 17, 2024

531 Playa, Newport Beach, CA 92660

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,750 sq ft
  • 3,362 sq ft lot
  • Built 1971

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$2,650,000

MLS# PW24071831

The home

About 531 Playa

Impeccably positioned in The Bluffs, this exquisite residence boasts panoramic vistas of the Back Bay and showcases unparalleled craftsmanship and luxury finishes. As you approach, you are greeted by a lush landscape leading to the gracious private courtyard and the glass front door beyond. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a seamless indoor/outdoor transition that perfectly frames breathtaking views and plush greenery. The redesigned Living Room is characterized by abundant natural light cascading through a wall of windows and numerous skylights. A serene setting invites you to the Dining Room for family or social gatherings. Retreat to the tranquil Primary Suite where relaxation awaits. The sanctuary with its generous bedroom and stunning panoramas has an entire wall of mirrored door closets and a walk-in all completed by California Closets. The ensuite has dual sinks, a glass-enclosed shower, a skylight, and a linen closet. The heart of the home is the recently reimagined chef's kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, a 6-burner cooktop, and soft closing drawers and doors. The eating area has a sliding door exiting to the courtyard with built-in barbeque. Two well-appointed bedrooms offer versatility and comfort accommodating family or visitors. One could create a home office with built-ins and a walk-in closet. A full bath with dual sinks and a tub accompanies. Casual living will be enjoyed in the Family Room with a wet bar and sliding doors to the patio and nature reserve greenscape beyond.The Laundry Room as well as the oversized garage have an abundance of cabinets for ample storage in both. Additional features include a freshly painted interior, a new tankless water heater, new Tesla Solar, and newer roof, HVAC, and plantation shutters. Residents enjoy private access to resort-style amenities as well as biking and hiking trails and wonderful walkways to enjoy the coastal life.

Property details for 531 Playa

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,750 square feet of living space on a 3,362-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-231-16. Highlights include Back Bay and bluff views, a community pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
PW24071831
Year Built
1971
Living Area (sq ft)
2,750
Living Area Source
Owner
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,362
Lot Size (acres)
0.0772
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Bay, Back Bay, Bluff, City Lights, Courtyard, Park Greenbelt, Meadow, Panoramic
HOA Dues
$350
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
North Bluff Bay View
Parcel Number
44023116
On Market Date
2024-05-17
Listing Terms
Standard, Trust

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, Bar, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, See Remarks, Tile
Heating
Central, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, High Efficiency
Cooling
Central Air, Electric, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
Two Common Walls Or More
Windows
Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylights
Doors
Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Tile
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Patio and Porch
Open, Patio, Tile
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fencing
None
Pool Features
Community, In Ground, Association
Spa
Association, Community
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Termite Clearance, Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Community Features
Biking, Hiking, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Suburban, Pool
Association Amenities
Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
Security
Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 531 Playa

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 17, 2024 Sold $2,650,000
Jul 9, 2024 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Jun 14, 2024 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
May 17, 2024 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
May 17, 2024 Listed for sale $2,750,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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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
462
Median price
$4,354,000
Median days on market
22
Median per sq ft
$1,602

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

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Schools

Schools for 531 Playa

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Eastbluff
Middle
Corona Del Mar
High
Corona Del Mar
District
Newport Mesa Unified

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Listed by Ellen Glasser of Seven Gables Real Estate

Listing information updated Jul 17, 2024 at 2:50 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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