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512 PLAYA sold on July 6, 2012 for $780,000, 2.5% below the $800,000 asking price after 51 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
512 PLAYA, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,923 sq ft
- 2,525 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
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$780,000
Subdivision Bluffs Homes on the Bay
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,100,000
The home
About 512 PLAYA
Spectacular Back Bay Home!! Superior upgrades have been made to this special home over the past year. A charming courtyard leads to beautiful custom doors, sunshine filled rooms highlight the many upgrades: marble hearth fireplace, recessed lighting throughout, custom window treatments, white wood laminate floors, berber carpet, crown moulding and custom baseboards, granite countertops and new island in remodeled kitchen, newer dishwasher, stainless steel oven hood, remodeled bathrooms featuring granite and marble countertops and custom closet organizers. Magnificent Back Bay views from the master bedroom, secondary bedroom, family room, dining room and back patio highlight this truly special property. Located close to award winning schools, Fashion Island shopping complex and the world famous beaches of Newport Beach! Don't miss this one!!!
Property details for 512 PLAYA
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Bluffs Homes on the Bay neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,923 square feet of living space on a 2,525-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 440-231-20. Highlights include Back Bay and city lights views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S698696
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,923
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,525
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.058
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Back Bay, City Lights, Mountains
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $295
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 44023120
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer
- Appliances
- Built In, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Masonry
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Drapes, Screens, Shutters
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, See Remarks
- Parking
- Concrete
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bluffs Homes on the Bay (BNHB)
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 512 PLAYA
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2012 | Sold | $780,000 | |
| May 20, 2012 | Listed for sale | $800,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 512 PLAYA
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 06059C0288K 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. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Tustin quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. 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, 0.3 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 94 of 96 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 14 of 96.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630044004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 877 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.
Bluffs Homes on the Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $2,100,000
- Median days on market
- 38
- Median per sq ft
- $1,096
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 Bluffs Homes on the Bay sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 Onda | Jul 31, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 1,642 | $1,279 | 8 |
| 443 Vista Parada | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,862 | $1,020 | 85 |
| 2427 Vista Nobleza | Mar 5, 2026 | $3,224,200 | 2,720 | $1,185 | 50 |
| 2987 Quedada | Dec 19, 2025 | $2,800,000 | 2,555 | $1,096 | 38 |
| 2441 Vista Nobleza | Nov 19, 2025 | $2,050,000 | 2,003 | $1,023 | 3 |
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Schools
School District for 512 PLAYA
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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Listed by Danielle Brummett of Prudential California Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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