
Sold
805 W Bay sold on August 5, 2026 for $2,800,000, 6.7% below the $3,000,000 asking price after 54 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

805 W Bay, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 1,943
- Per Sq Ft
- $1,441
- Sq Ft Lot
- 2,640
- Built
- 1939
- Garage
- 2-car
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Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
31 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,925,000
About 805 W Bay
Rare opportunity in a prime Balboa Peninsula location! This unique corner lot on quiet Bay Avenue features two homes on one parcel—805 W. Bay, a charming 650 sq. ft. (approx) original beach cottage full of vintage coastal character, and 807 W. Bay, a two-story 3 bed, 2 bath home 1,293 sq. ft. (approx) with an attached 2-car garage. Situated on a 2,640 sq. ft. lot offering endless potential to renovate, reimagine, or build new. Both homes have all new windows while the 807 house has a newer roof as well. Cottage received a new tankless hot water heater. Both houses come equipped with washer and dryers. Just steps to the marina, Balboa Pavilion, and directly across from the beach. First time on the market in 50 years—don’t miss this exceptional coastal investment or development opportunity!
Property details for 805 W Bay
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,943 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-274-07. Highlights include peek-a-boo marina views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 2,640-square-foot lot, and cottage architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Home Details
- Price
- $2,800,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,943 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 2,640 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1939
- MLS® Number
- PW26090889
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Appraiser
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26090889
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,943
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,640
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0606
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Marina, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 04727407
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Galley Kitchen
- Appliances
- Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Traditional
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Brick
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, No Driveway, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
Property History for 805 W Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sold | $2,800,000 | |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,000,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 20, 2025 to Sep 20, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6704 W Oceanfront | Sep 2, 2026 | $8,400,000 | 2,640 | $3,182 | 91 |
| 524 W Oceanfront | Sep 1, 2026 | $13,650,000 | 6,249 | $2,184 | 78 |
| 1589 E Ocean Boulevard | Aug 18, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 3,052 | $1,311 | 11 |
School District for 805 W Bay
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the Newport Mesa Unified.
Living in Newport Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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