521 Playa
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Listing broker / agent: Douglas Elliman Of California · Tom Unvert · 949-280-9762 · CRMLS
MLS # NP26213516 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 05:12 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this beautifully situated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly desirable Bluffs community. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this residence offers both privacy and charm in an ideal setting. Step outside to your private back patio, where you can relax and enjoy serene views overlooking a lush greenbelt—perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The home is part of a vibrant community featuring resort-style amenities, including a sparkling pool, spa, and outdoor cooking area ideal for entertaining. Enjoy an active lifestyle with nearby biking trails and scenic paths just moments from your doorstep. With its prime location, peaceful surroundings, and access to exceptional community features, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity to live in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Newly upgraded kitchen! See photos
Property details
- MLS number
- NP26213516
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Townhouse
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,887 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0449 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1971
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 18
Building
- Year built
- 1971
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Roof
- Barrel, Spanish Tile
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Association
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights
- Association amenities
- Pool
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $375.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Eastbluff
- Middle / junior school
- Corona Del Mar
- High school
- Corona Del Mar
- High school district
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbluff Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 0.4 mi |
| Corona del Mar High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | 7–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Back Bay High (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | 2–6 | 1.6 mi |
| Woodland Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Costa Mesa | K–1 | 1.7 mi |
| Roy O. Andersen Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 1.9 mi |
| Mariners Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach | K–6 | 2.0 mi |
| ACCESS County Community (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa | K–12 | 2.0 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,850,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,850,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:03 | $1,850,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
24 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 05:29 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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