About 1527 W Balboa
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.
Features of 1527 W Balboa
| MLS® # | LG26177551 |
|---|---|
| Price | $3,995,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,000 |
| Acres | 0.06 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Duplex |
| Style | Cottage |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1527 W Balboa |
|---|---|
| Area | NP - Balboa Peninsula |
| Subdivision | none |
| City | Newport Beach |
| County | Orange |
| Zip Code | 92663 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Phone Connected |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Parking | Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Concrete, Other, Uncovered |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Garages | Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Concrete, Other, Uncovered |
| View | City Lights, Panoramic, Bay, Marina, Ocean, Park/Greenbelt, Water |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Ocean Access, Ocean Side Of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Granite Counters |
| Appliances | Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven |
| Heating | Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | None |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | No |
| Fireplaces | None |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
Exterior
| Exterior | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Barbecue |
| Lot Description | ZeroToOneUnitAcre |
| Windows | Blinds, Custom Covering(s), Drapes |
| Roof | Composition |
| Construction | Concrete |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| District | Newport Mesa Unified |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Newport |
| Middle | Ensign |
| High | Newport Harbor |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 13th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 27 |
| Zoning | r2 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Leased Land | Fee |
| Senior Community | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Sean Jarne |
|---|---|
| Office | First Team Real Estate |