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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.

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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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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 20141 Spruce | Nov 4, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,540 | $1,211 | 5 |
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| 205 Via Lido Soud | Nov 3, 2026 | $9,646,120 | 3,282 | $2,939 | 73 |
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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