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1604 S BAY FRONT sold on October 22, 2012 for $11,000,000, 12% below the $12,500,000 asking price after 20 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1604 S BAY FRONT, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 6 beds
- 7 baths
- 4,927 sq ft
- 6,800 sq ft lot
- Built 1945
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$11,000,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Little Island
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,500,000
The home
About 1604 S BAY FRONT
Prime Little Balboa Island location, spectacular panoramic harbor views and 80' of bay frontage. Private dock rebuilt in 2010 with slip and two side ties. Owned by the same family since the original home was built in 1924. Current home was built in 1945. Offering is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a truly unique parcel on Little Balboa Island. This estate home has a master bedroom with two separate baths and a private retreat that can be used as an office. There are two additional bedrooms, one on the main floor, each with a private bath. There is a family/game room with brick fireplace on the first floor. A second story balcony connects to the separate guest house consisting of three bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, living room and full frontal balcony that overlooks a large central courtyard. Other amenties include separate laundry room, sewing room, large pantry, outdoor fireplace with built-in bar-be-cue, parking for five cars and underground utilities.
Property details for 1604 S BAY FRONT
This 6-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,927 square feet of living space on a 6,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1945. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-182-11. Highlights include bay and pier views, bay frontage, a fireplace, a three-car garage, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U12003562
- Year Built
- 1945
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,927
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.156
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Bay, Panoramic, Pier
- Parcel Number
- 05018211
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Laminate Counters, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Workshop
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Electric, Free Standing, Gas, Gas Starter, Masonry, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Shutters
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Boat Slip, Dock, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Value In Land
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Porch
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other, Garage Faces Rear, See Remarks, Storage
- Fencing
- Brick, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Gutters
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 1604 S BAY FRONT
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2012 | Sold | $11,000,000 | |
| Sep 10, 2012 | Listed for sale | $12,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Map Facts for 1604 S BAY FRONT
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.
- 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 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 22 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062017, 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). 152 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. 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.
Balboa Island - Little Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $4,500,000
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $2,197
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 Island - Little Island sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 Abalone | Sep 30, 2026 | $5,995,000 | 2,972 | $2,017 | 1 |
| 1610 Park Avenue | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,300,000 | 1,008 | $2,282 | 112 |
| 214 Abalone Avenue | Jul 23, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 2,760 | $1,993 | 137 |
| 1708 Park Avenue | Jul 20, 2026 | $3,500,000 | 1,593 | $2,197 | 40 |
| 322 Grand Canal | Jun 8, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 1,653 | $2,722 | 30 |
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Schools
School District for 1604 S BAY FRONT
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 Bing Girling of Hom Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Oct 18, 2022 at 6:09 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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