Sold
538 VISTA GRANDE sold on May 14, 2012 for $745,000, 3.1% below the $769,000 asking price after 107 days on the market; it was first listed at $749,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
538 VISTA GRANDE, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,202 sq ft
- 1,991 sq ft lot
- Built 1970
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$745,000
Subdivision Bluffs Original
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,188,875
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC24029622 (Sold).
The home
About 538 VISTA GRANDE
This beautifully updated E plan home is in the very desirable Newport Beach bluffs. As you walk in the private gate, there is an expansive private entry courtyard. There are hardwood floors throughout the main floor, along with double pane Pella doors and windows. The kitchen has beautiful granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms have also been highly updated. The views from every room, including the balcony, and back patio, feel like you are in the mountains, surrounded by trees, all in a park like greenbelt. The award winning neighborhood features 7 salt-water pools, and nationally recognized Blue-Ribbon schools, which are just a short walk away. It is close to world class Newport Beach shopping. Just down the street is the bay, and only 3 miles to the ocean. Owner will put back up 3rd bedroom wall, and carpet (or give allowance) downstairs before COE. If buyer wishes.
Property details for 538 VISTA GRANDE
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bluffs Original neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,202 square feet of living space on a 1,991-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1970. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-164-12. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, an updated home, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S686952
- Year Built
- 1970
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,202
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,991
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.046
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $315
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 44016412
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Koi Pond
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed
- Parking
- Concrete
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Original (BORI)
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 538 VISTA GRANDE
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | Sold | $2,175,000 | Luxe Real Estate |
| May 28, 2021 | Sold | $1,550,000 | Surterre Properties Inc. |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Sold | $1,260,000 | Compass |
| Dec 7, 2015 | Sold | $1,235,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Sold | $1,154,000 | Teles Properties, Inc. |
| May 14, 2012 | Sold | $745,000 | |
| Feb 3, 2012 | Listed for sale | $749,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 538 VISTA GRANDE
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, 0.2 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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 17. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 14 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630041004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 645 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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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.
Bluffs Original home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 23
- Median price
- $2,188,875
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $1,161
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Bluffs Original sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2212 Fiesta | Oct 23, 2026 | $2,288,200 | 1,685 | $1,358 | 3 |
| 2005 Barranca | Oct 14, 2026 | $1,995,000 | 1,500 | $1,330 | 35 |
| 2102 Vista Entrada | Sep 21, 2026 | $1,850,000 | 1,655 | $1,118 | 82 |
| 2015 Barranca | Sep 8, 2026 | $980,000 | 1,184 | $828 | 62 |
| 539 Vista Flora | Sep 3, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 1,737 | $1,267 | 44 |
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Schools
School District for 538 VISTA GRANDE
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Bonnie Lagrasso of Luxre Realty, Inc.
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:01 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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