$1,700,000
2Beds2Baths1,120SqFt
600 E Oceanfront 1DNewport Beach, CA 92661Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
523 W BALBOA Boulevard sold on April 12, 2013 for $1,950,000, 2.3% below the $1,995,000 asking price after 152 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
523 W BALBOA Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,200 sq ft
- 2,100 sq ft lot
- Built 2000
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$1,950,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,300,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC25063114 (Sold).
The home
About 523 W BALBOA Boulevard
White Water Ocean views...quality design, incredible condition and first-rate location. This 3 bedroom, 3 baths Cape Cod designed home is just a couple of houses off the sand, and is more than worth seeing and owning. The updated balcony is located at the living area, plus there is also a rooftop deck with spa and barbeque equipped with surround sound throughout the house. This immaculate home with its open and bright interior, brick accents, clear finish pine wood flooring, detailed millwork throughout, and gourmet kitchen with detailed custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances is beach living at half price of the front row, yet only a few steps away.
Property details for 523 W BALBOA Boulevard
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,200 square feet of living space on a 2,100-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2000. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-073-01. Highlights include coastline and Catalina views, a private spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S717829
- Year Built
- 2000
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,200
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.048
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, Catalina, Coastline, Harbor, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 04807301
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Built In, Dishwasher, Free Standing, Gas Cooking, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Brick
- Lot Features
- Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Rooftop, See Remarks
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 523 W BALBOA Boulevard
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Sold | $3,550,000 | E Realty |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Sold | $2,200,000 | Compass |
| Apr 12, 2013 | Sold | $1,950,000 | |
| Nov 12, 2012 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 523 W BALBOA Boulevard
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 X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
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
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628004026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 156 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.
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $7,300,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
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 Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1123 E Balboa | Oct 25, 2026 | $10,900,000 | 2,851 | $3,823 | 36 |
| 915 W Bay Avenue | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,921,000 | 2,270 | $2,168 | 3 |
| 3603 Lake Avenue | Oct 5, 2026 | $4,550,000 | 2,200 | $2,068 | 0 |
| 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 |
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Schools
School District for 523 W BALBOA Boulevard
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Tara McNabb of Teles Properties
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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