$1,700,000
2Beds2Baths1,120SqFt
600 E Oceanfront 1DNewport Beach, CA 92661Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
Sold
1209 W BAY AVE sold on July 3, 2012 for $1,450,000, 2.9% below the $1,494,000 asking price after 114 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,594,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1209 W BAY AVE, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,204 sq ft
- 2,700 sq ft lot
- Built 1949
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$1,450,000
Subdivision Balboa Peninsula (Residential)
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,300,000
The home
About 1209 W BAY AVE
$100,000 Price Reduction!!! This beautifully maintained Mediterranean style home located on West Bay Avenue on the Balboa Peninsula features Spanish tile flooring throughout and has lovely stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and fireplaces in the living room, guest bedroom and master bath. The residence boasts three large bedrooms three bathrooms, with an approximate square footage of 2,204 and is located within walking distance to the beach, Newport Pier, and less than two blocks from Newport Elementary School. Almost completely re-built in the mid 1990's this home currently has garage parking with the potential to add another covered spot. With an open floor plan, large back patio area, and bay views this home is ideal for those looking for a long-term residence or vacation home.
Property details for 1209 W BAY AVE
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Peninsula (Residential) neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,204 square feet of living space on a 2,700-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1949. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 047-234-07. Highlights include peek-a-boo bay views, a fireplace, a one-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U12000590
- Year Built
- 1949
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,204
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,700
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.062
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 04723407
- On Market Date
- 2012-02-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Flooring
- See Remarks
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Great Room, Wood Burning
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
The record
Property History for 1209 W BAY AVE
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2020 | Sold | $1,995,000 | Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty |
| Jul 3, 2012 | Sold | $1,450,000 | |
| Feb 8, 2012 | Listed for sale | $1,594,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1209 W BAY AVE
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 26 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 26 of 26. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 26.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590628002027, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 153 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 1209 W BAY AVE
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listing information updated May 8, 2023 at 1:57 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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