Sold
23 BALBOA COVES sold on March 1, 2012 for $1,314,477, at the asking price after 228 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The details are below for reference.

23 BALBOA COVES, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,500 sq ft
- 3,468 sq ft lot
- Built 1948
Own 23 BALBOA COVES? Request a free home valuation to see what it is worth today.
Subdivision Balboa Coves
The home
About 23 BALBOA COVES
Newport Beach bayfront home with a 35ft private dock and sandy beach.Charming gated community of Balboa Coves. Perfect west facing exposure for maximum light and beautiful sunset views. Superb tip of cul-de-sac location.
Property details for 23 BALBOA COVES
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Coves neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,500 square feet of living space on a 3,468-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-031-24. Highlights include water views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and bungalow architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S683889
- Year Built
- 1948
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,500
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,468
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.08
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canal, Water
- HOA Dues
- $135
- Parcel Number
- 42303124
- Listing Terms
- Short Sale
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip, Dock
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Coves (BLCV)
The record
Property History for 23 BALBOA COVES
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | Sold | $1,314,477 | |
| Jan 6, 2012 | Relisted | $1,314,477 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23 BALBOA COVES
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 AE, inside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area. Base flood elevation 8 feet (NAVD88).
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0381K 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
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 114 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
Next steps
Looking for something similar
23 BALBOA COVES is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Newport Beach regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.
Selling near 23 BALBOA COVES
Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current Balboa Coves sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 700 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.
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.
Recent Newport Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Dover Drive | Nov 4, 2026 | $3,575,000 | 2,883 | $1,240 | 18 |
| 20141 Spruce | Nov 4, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,540 | $1,211 | 5 |
| 306 Alvarado Place | Nov 4, 2026 | $2,699,000 | 1,033 | $2,613 | 207 |
| 2012 Nautilus Lane | Nov 3, 2026 | $4,100,000 | 3,026 | $1,355 | 12 |
| 205 Via Lido Soud | Nov 3, 2026 | $9,646,120 | 3,282 | $2,939 | 73 |
See 1 home for sale in Balboa Coves Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 23 BALBOA COVES
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
Living in Newport Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Nearby listings
Similar Homes for Sale in Newport Beach
Nearby sales
Recently Sold Near 23 BALBOA COVES
Just listed
Newest Newport Beach Homes for Sale
Explore
Explore Newport Beach Real Estate
See every home for sale in Newport Beach, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 23 BALBOA COVES? Talk to Realatrends.
- Newport Beach Homes for Sale
- Balboa Coves Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach 92663 Homes for Sale
- Newport Beach Single-Family Homes for Sale
- Corona del Mar
- Newport Coast
- Balboa Peninsula & Island
- Newport Beach Waterfront Homes
- Newport Beach vs Newport Coast
- Beaches in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Schools
- Newport Beach Selling a Home in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Buying a Home in Newport Beach
- Newport Beach Open Houses
- Orange County Real Estate
Browse Homes by City
Be first to see new Newport Beach listings
New Newport Beach homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.
You are all set.
Listed by Richard LaPorte of Realty Benefit
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 7:59 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. The display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.














