About 428 E Bay Avenue
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.
Features of 428 E Bay Avenue
| MLS® # | NP26143084 |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 5.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 2,595 |
| Acres | 0.05 |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Cape Cod |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 428 E Bay Avenue |
|---|---|
| Area | NP - Balboa Peninsula |
| Subdivision | Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP) |
| City | Newport Beach |
| County | Orange |
| Zip Code | 92661 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Rear |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Rear |
| View | Bay, Peek-A-Boo |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Across the Road from Lake/Ocean |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior | Carpet, Laminate |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Galley Kitchen |
| Appliances | Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | None |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Living Room, Primary Bedroom |
| # of Stories | 3 |
| Stories | Three Or More |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot |
|---|---|
| Windows | Blinds, Shutters |
School Information
| District | Newport Mesa Unified |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 1st, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Leased Land | Fee |
| Senior Community | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Kimberly Bibb |
|---|---|
| Office | Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty |