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521 Westminster sold on February 27, 2026 for $5,100,000, 3.7% below the $5,295,000 asking price after 34 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
521 Westminster, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,577 sq ft
- 6,534 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
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$5,100,000
The home
About 521 Westminster
Discover luxury coastal living at 521 Westminster Avenue, a newly remodeled single-family residence with an attached ADU, ideally located in the heart of Newport Heights. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 3,577 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this turnkey home seamlessly blends modern elegance with everyday functionality.
The main residence features two distinct living areas and an open-concept layout filled with natural light and elevated finishes throughout. At the heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen equipped with premium appliances, sleek waterfall countertops, ample storage, and effortless flow into the backyard, perfect for both daily living and entertaining. Expansive La Cantina bifold doors create true indoor-outdoor living, opening to an entertainer’s retreat complete with a cocktail pool, built-in BBQ, covered patio, and convenient poolside half bath. The generous front yard adds another layer of livability, featuring built-in seating and a cozy fire pit for year-round enjoyment.
The fully remodeled attached ADU offers a private entrance, full kitchen, living room, one bedroom, and one full bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, or potential rental income.
Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room, attached 3-car garage, a serene wellness room with custom plaster walls, and a versatile flex space suitable for a home office, playroom, or additional lounge.
Every inch of the property has been thoughtfully reimagined, both interior and exterior, with no shortcuts taken, resulting in a home that truly presents as turnkey.
Located just moments from world class beaches, top dining, and premier shopping, this is a rare opportunity to own a modern coastal sanctuary in one of Newport Beach’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Location, layout, and condition matter and 521 Westminster checks every box.
Property details for 521 Westminster
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,577 square feet of living space on a 6,534-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 425-293-15. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, an updated home, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW25281041
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,577
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,534
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.15
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 42529315
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Up
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Common Roof
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Fencing
- Good Condition
- Pool Features
- Permits, Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban
The record
Property History for 521 Westminster
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sold | $5,100,000 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Listed for sale | $5,295,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 521 Westminster
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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0268J effective December 3, 2009. 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
Outside the liquefaction zones.
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
Outside 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 22 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 23 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590634004014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Blink, 2 Level 2 ports). 232 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 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
School District for 521 Westminster
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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Listing information updated Feb 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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