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506 E Oceanfront sold on November 15, 2024 for $4,000,000. The details are below for reference.

DuplexSold · Nov 15, 2024

506 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661

  • 3,044 sq ft
  • Built 1973

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$4,000,000

MLS# SB24045420

Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)

6 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,475,000

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The home

About 506 E Oceanfront

$500,000 Price Reduction! Bring All Reasonable Offers for this Once in a lifetime opportunity!

This asset is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Options to utilize it for your primary residence, 50% as your primary residence (since it's a legal duplex), and/or keep it fully in the rental pool generating income while having it accessible to use personally when vacant.

Included in the sale, TWO highly coveted, transferable, active Short-Term-Lodging permits approved with the city. Buyer to verify all details for their intents and purposes.  Located in the heart of the Balboa Peninsula on the Newport Beach Sand! Occupants can enjoy the immediate social life of the Bike Path & Volleyball Courts or a short stroll to the Surf Shops, Restaurants, Markets, and The Pier.

Short term permits allow for approximate 16 occupants (buyer to verify) between the 2 units (Unit A, approximately 1333 sq ft.), a Three Bedroom Two Bath unit, and Unit B (approximately 1676 sq. ft), is a 4 bedroom 2 1/2 Bath. Special Note: Across the bike path from this asset, your resident's and their guest can enjoy access to a giant city parking facility. This asset has it ALL. Parking, Duplex, High Occupancy Potential, Income, Sand Location, Bike Path and immediate ocean/sand access. This is an heirloom asset that should not be overlooked! Other options to consider, park money here for your 1031 exchange? or lease it out to long term tenants? Opportunities are endless!

Property details for 506 E Oceanfront

This duplex sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 3,044 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 048-122-10. Highlights include ocean and pier views, ocean frontage, and a two-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
SB24045420
Year Built
1973
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,614
Lot Size (acres)
0.06
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3
View
Ocean, Pier, Water
Parcel Number
04812210
On Market Date
2024-03-05
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Appliances
Dryer, Washer
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
Two Common Walls Or More

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
Community Features
Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Sidewalks, Water Sports

The record

Property History for 506 E Oceanfront

DateEventPriceNote
Nov 15, 2024 Sold $4,000,000
Sep 25, 2024 Status changed to Pending From Active
Sep 17, 2024 Status changed to Active From Active Under Contract
Sep 9, 2024 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Jul 10, 2024 Price reduced $4,995,000 From $5,495,000
May 29, 2024 Price reduced $5,495,000 From $5,995,000
Apr 29, 2024 Price reduced $5,995,000 From $6,500,000
Mar 5, 2024 Listed for sale $6,500,000

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 506 E Oceanfront

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 06059C0382K 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 1,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 7 of 7.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628003032, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 1 Level 2 port). 154 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
6
Median price
$5,475,000
Median days on market
19
Median per sq ft
$2,554

Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Balboa Peninsula (Residential) sales

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5901 Seashore Drive Jul 31, 2026 $9,500,000 3,185 $2,983 40
213 33rd Street May 28, 2026 $2,616,000 1,451 $1,803 7
1204 E Balboa Boulevard Feb 5, 2026 $6,600,000 2,516 $2,623 183
4103 Seashore Jan 8, 2026 $9,200,000 2,724 $3,377 31
4208 River Dec 16, 2025 $4,350,000 1,750 $2,486 6

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Listed by David Holstein of The Holstein Group

Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 9:25 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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