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1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661 Property Information

1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach
Zip code 92661
County Orange
Neighborhood Balboa Peninsula

Sales & Tax Overview for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

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Sale date 01/19/2024
Sale price $17,550,000
Arm's length
Property tax $187,549

Lot & Building Information for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

Building sqft 2,523
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.196
Year built 1948
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Single-Unit Residential Detached (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

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About 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661?

1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661 was built in 1948 and has a total of 2,523 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $17,901,000, the tax amount paid for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661 is $187,548.

When was 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661 was last sold in 01/19/2024 for $17,550,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/19/2024 $17,550,000

Title Documents for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/17/2024 Certif Comply
01/19/2024 Grant Deed
12/29/2023 Trust Transfer Deed
01/08/2021 Affidavit
               
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Property Taxes for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $187,549
Market value $17,901,000

Special Assessments for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Description Special assessment Phone number
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $17,901,000 1.0477 $187,549 +2642.04%
2024-2025 $650,044 1.0522 $6,840 +2.38%
2023-2024 $637,299 1.0483 $6,681 +1.66%
2022-2023 $624,803 1.0518 $6,572 +1.97%
2021-2022 $612,552 1.0521 $6,445 +0.97%

Permits for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/12/2026
03/04/2026
01/30/2026
01/29/2026
01/21/2026
12/12/2025
12/04/2025
11/19/2025
11/14/2025
11/10/2025
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Newport Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$3,355,000
1.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,492
17.6% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Harbor Day School NR Private K-8 407 1.05
Harbor View Elementary School 9 Public K-6 295 1.25
Newport Elementary School 8 Public K-6 313 1.75
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 8 Public K-6 306 1.90
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 2.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Harbor Day School NR Private K-8 407 1.05
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 8 Public 7-8 915 2.07
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 2.14
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 2.41
Our Lady Queen Of Angels NR Private K-8 424 2.47

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 2.14
Newport Harbor High School 8 Public 9-12 2,268 2.20
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 2.41
Corona Del Mar High School 8 Public 7-12 2,059 2.66
Sage Hill NR Private 9-12 520 3.06

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Neighbors for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach

Here are the neighbors for 1540 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1541 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 1,788 12/11/2025
1595 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 2,410 12/28/1993 $660,000
1500 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach 3,591
1514 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach 4,421 02/03/2010 $6,450,000
1733 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 3,133 02/02/2021
1761 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 3,002 05/25/2018 $3,000,000
1760 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 1,988 04/09/2024 $4,625,000
1717 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 1,024 09/06/2023
1747 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 2,373 12/06/2021 $3,500,000
1755 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 2,518 06/15/1998
1759 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 882 06/06/2003
1589 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 1,664 10/14/2025 $3,200,000
1525 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 2,455 12/29/2017 $2,300,000
1533 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 1,136 02/10/2021
1510 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach 4,624 04/13/2022 $19,000,000
1713 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 1,152 05/22/2003
1731 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 1,590 03/11/2022
1751 Miramar Dr, Newport Beach 2,157 06/08/2017 $2,649,000
1521 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 2,415 04/15/2024
1545 E Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach 1,862 07/23/2021

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