Welcome to 428 E Bay Avenue, a quintessential coastal retreat ideally located just one home from the bay and two blocks from the ocean and boardwalk in the heart of the Balboa Peninsula, moments from the Balboa Pier, ferry, and Fun Zone. With timeless beach cottage charm and classic coastal appeal, this move-in ready residence offers an effortless blend of style and functionality, featuring a light-filled great room, open-concept kitchen, and powder bath on the main level, while upstairs three spacious bedrooms each enjoy ensuite bathrooms for ultimate comfort and privacy. The rooftop deck captures refreshing bay breezes, passing boats, and city lights into the evening—perfect for embracing the vibrant Peninsula lifestyle year-round—while a bonus room with an additional bathroom provides flexible space for guests, a home office, or secondary living area. Complete with a versatile garage for parking, storage, bikes, and beach essentials, this is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Newport Beach’s most iconic and sought-after beachside locations.
For sale
Listed by: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Kimberly Bibb • Contact: 714-396-0185
$4,150,000
428 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92661
3beds
2,595sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
2,164 Square Feet Lot
$4,015,400 Zestimate®
$1,599/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 50 days |
- 605 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberly Bibb DRE #01210754 714-396-0185,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Lauren Bibb DRE #02144501,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP26143084
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Galley Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,595 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Rooftop
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean
Lot
- Size: 2,164 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04811126
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutter(s), Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
- Subdivision: Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (Balp)
Location
- Region: Newport Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,599/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $997,570
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved
Estimated market value
$4,015,400
$3.81M - $4.22M
$7,806/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,150,000+577.6%$1,599/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NP26143084 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CRMLS #NP24023703 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,950$4/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NP24023703 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/1998 | Sold | $612,500$236/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $997,570 +2% |
| 2025 | $10,652 +1.6% | $978,010 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,482 +3.2% | $958,834 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,161 +1.7% | $940,034 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,988 +2% | $921,602 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,797 +1% | $903,532 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,702 | $894,268 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,702 +2.1% | $876,734 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,504 +3.9% | $859,544 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,150 | $842,691 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,150 +2.3% | $826,168 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,945 +3.4% | $813,759 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,649 | $797,819 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $794,214 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $778,642 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $763,375 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $757,670 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $759,471 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $744,580 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $729,981 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $715,668 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $701,636 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $687,879 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $675,272 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $662,032 +2% |
| 2001 | $6,608 +2.6% | $649,051 +2% |
| 2000 | $6,440 | $636,325 |
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Neighborhood: 92661
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Newport Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Horace Ensign Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Newport Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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