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51 BALBOA sold on April 7, 2012 for $1,425,000, 4.9% below the $1,499,000 asking price after 615 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,595,000. The details are below for reference.
51 BALBOA, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,700 sq ft
- 4,947 sq ft lot
- Built 1962
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$1,425,000
Subdivision Balboa Coves
The home
About 51 BALBOA
This mid-century, Contemporary style, bay front home is located in the 24-hour gated community of Balboa Coves. With expansive water views overlooking the development's most desired cove from one of its most coveted lots, this stylish home features a remodeled kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertops, and upgraded appliances; a large sun-drenched living room with a fireplace, vaulted beam ceilings and picture windows overlooking the water; a large bayside deck, an abundant sized master suite, four additional bedrooms and a large family room that can double as a second master suite. The property also has a deeded slip for a 30' boat. Balboa Coves features abundant parking, grass parkways, a children's playground and easy access to the beach, bay and all of the fun of the Balboa Peninsula. Seller is motivated to receive offers!
Property details for 51 BALBOA
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Coves neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,700 square feet of living space on a 4,947-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 423-041-29. Highlights include harbor views, bay frontage, a fireplace, and an attached four-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U11004812
- Year Built
- 1962
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,700
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,947
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.114
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Harbor, Water
- HOA Dues
- $135
- Parcel Number
- 42304129
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Granite Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Masonry
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Closet
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Exterior Features
- Boat Slip
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Irregular Lot, Level, Paved
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Wood
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Fencing
- Partial
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Faces
- Southeast
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Coves (BLCV)
The record
Property History for 51 BALBOA
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2012 | Sold | $1,425,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 51 BALBOA
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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0264K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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
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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 26 of 26 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 26 of 26. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 25 of 26.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590636013001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (EvGateway, 16 Level 2 ports). 241 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.
Newport Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 462
- Median price
- $4,354,000
- Median days on market
- 22
- Median per sq ft
- $1,602
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 51 BALBOA
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:13 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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