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$3,995,000

1527 W Balboa

Newport Beach, CA 92663

Active

5

Beds

3

Baths

2,000

Sq. Ft.

1946

Year Built

Orange

County

Duplex

Property Type

About this home

Listen to the waves crash from your bedroom in this rare to the market beach-close duplex located just one home from the sand, offering an exceptional opportunity for owner occupants, investors, those looking for a vacation house, or those seeking a coastal retreat with income potential. This fully upgraded property features two separate well maintained residences. First a charming front cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The second unit is an fully upgraded owners home containing 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, complete with New LVP luxury flooring downstairs, new white oak flooring upstairs, the upstairs bathroom is brand new, and the entire property is newly painted. A one-car garage provides convenient parking and storage and a second uncovered parking spot is available in the rear of the property. Both units will rent for top dollar, or keep one for your own use and rent the other for some extra income. These features make 1527 W. Balboa truly one to see! The home is in one of the most desirable locations on the Peninsula, walk west and you are on the beach, walk east and you will find Newport Bay. Also directly across the street you’ll find the marina and Marina Park (perfect for young families), complete with the lighthouse restaurant and its iconic lighthouse, creating picturesque bay views from the property. Enjoy an unbeatable location where both the beach and bay are just steps away, with endless opportunities for boating, paddle boarding, dining, and the quintessential Newport Beach lifestyle.

Listed by Sean Jarne · DRE #01447010 · First Team Real Estate
MLS #1180359383
ListedAug 13, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories2
StyleCottage
Total Units2
RoofComposition
Garage Spaces1
PoolN/A
SpaNone

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
Exterior FeaturesBarbecue
FlooringWood
CoolingNone
HeatingWall Furnace
FireplaceNone
LaundryWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Parking FeaturesConcrete, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Uncovered
Parking Total1
Patio & PorchRear Porch, Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone
Entry Level1
Entry Location1
Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size0.06 ac
Lot FeaturesZero To One Unit Acre
ViewBay, City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Marina, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Directions15th X Balboa

Community

AreaNP - Balboa Peninsula
School DistrictNewport Mesa Unified

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional
Land LeaseNo
HOA Namenone
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$21,263/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM

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