Sold
2517 VISTA BAYA sold on February 21, 2012 for $1,275,000, 2% above the $1,250,000 asking price after 12 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2517 VISTA BAYA, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 6 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,632 sq ft
- 0.39-acre lot
- Built 1952
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$1,275,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG19227023 (Sold).
The home
About 2517 VISTA BAYA
Our Beautiful mid-century modern residence is a piece of Newport Beach rural history. This property enjoys a coveted location on a quiet cul-de-sac, beautifully suited to the physical environment. Renowned architect, Herb Brownell designed this Treasure Trove Estate to take full advantage of both the view toward Saddleback Mountain, and the exceptionally large 17,162 SF lot. This home features a host of desirable amenities and luxurious touches, including its unique wrap around design featuring a beautiful courtyard shaded by century old olive trees. Spanning 2,632 square feet of living space, which includes 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, with every room featuring lush landscaped views to nature. The open wood beam ceiling in the living room is accented with a brick wall and dramatic fireplace. The formal dining room, just off the foyer. The large open kitchen area with upgraded appliances and counter space is adjoined by the maids quarters with private bedroom and bath.
Property details for 2517 VISTA BAYA
This 6-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,632 square feet of living space on a 0.39-acre lot. The home was built in 1952. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 426-101-34. Highlights include mountain views, a fireplace, single-story living, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S685102
- Year Built
- 1952
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,632
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,162
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.39
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 10
- View
- Courtyard, Park Greenbelt, Mountains
- Parcel Number
- 42610134
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Entrance Foyer
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Range
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Roof
- Shake, Wood
- Construction
- Redwood Siding, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, See Remarks
- Parking
- Concrete, Carport, Door Single, Garage, Guest, Oversized, Garage Faces Rear, Rv Access Parking
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Upper Newport Bay (UBNB)
The record
Property History for 2517 VISTA BAYA
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2019 | Sold | $2,000,000 | VILLA REAL ESTATE |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Sold | $1,275,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2012 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2517 VISTA BAYA
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0269K 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
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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.1 miles from it.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 90 of 96 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 96 of 96. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 7 of 96.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630092008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 613 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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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.
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- Median price
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- Median days on market
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- Median per sq ft
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School District for 2517 VISTA BAYA
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Donald Pfaff of Prudential Calif Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 7:59 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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