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Property Description
BAYFRONT NEWPORT BEACH PROPERTY WITH PREMIUM DOCKAGE AND PANORAMIC NEWPORT HARBOR VIEWS. 1444 W Bay Avenue offers a rare combination of 55' and 42'+ dockage, direct bayfront positioning, expansive harbor views, an elevator, seven total parking spaces, and a coveted corner-lot setting on the Balboa Peninsula. The 3,742-square-foot, two-story residence features five bedrooms and four bathrooms, with a flexible layout for enjoying the home as it is or remodeling over time. Remodeled in 1991, the residence features expansive windows, balconies, and outdoor spaces that maximize the waterfront setting, with panoramic Newport Harbor views and the bay serving as a backdrop throughout the property.
The main level features a formal entry, spacious living areas, dining room, kitchen, and direct access to the bayfront patio and dockage. An entertainer's delight, the property offers generous gathering spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor living, expansive waterfront patio space, and direct access to Newport Harbor. The substantial dockage creates an exceptional setting for boating and enjoying the Newport Beach waterfront lifestyle, with three separate entrances providing convenient access throughout the property.
Upstairs, all five bedrooms are complemented by additional living space, including a loft and wet bar opening to a patio overlooking Balboa Boulevard with a glimpse of the ocean, along with balconies overlooking Newport Harbor. High ceilings, a living room fireplace, interior laundry, and abundant storage further enhance the home's substantial footprint and functionality.
A three-car attached garage and seven total parking spaces provide exceptional capacity for a Newport Beach bayfront property. With premium dockage, direct harbor access, panoramic Newport Harbor views, ocean-view elements, a corner-lot setting, exceptional entertaining spaces, and rare parking capacity, 1444 W Bay Avenue presents a distinctive opportunity to create a custom waterfront residence on the Balboa Peninsula.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1444 W Bay
General
- Price: $9,995,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC26192516
- Updated: 10/25/2026
- Days on Market: 49 days
- Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, All Bedrooms Up, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Balcony, Built-in Features, Elevator, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Wood Burning, Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Upper Level
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Balboa Peninsula (Residential) (BALP)
- Driving Directions: W Balboa Blvd and 15th St
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Community
- Community Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 3,742
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1949
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Coastline, Ocean, Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0884
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,850
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level with Street
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2,671.03
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Compass, Tara McNabb
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Schools
Schools serving 1444 W Bay
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Newport Elementary School 1327 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661 | K-6 | 0.1 mi |
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 2000 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 7-8 | 0.8 mi |
Newport Harbor High School 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1444 W Bay
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/14/2026
Price Reduced
$9,995,000
-9.1%
MLS
9/08/2026
Listed
$10,995,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1444 W Bay
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$17,757
—
$1,696,276
2%
2025
$17,757
2%
$1,663,016
2%
2024
$17,475
2%
$1,630,408
2%
2023
$17,063
2%
$1,598,440
2%
2022
$16,777
2%
$1,567,099
2%
2021
$16,455
1%
$1,536,372
1%
2020
$16,296
2%
$1,520,619
2%
2019
$15,960
2%
$1,490,803
2%
2018
$15,641
1%
$1,461,572
2%
2017
$15,437
2%
$1,432,914
2%
2016
$15,092
1%
$1,404,818
2%
2015
$14,949
2%
$1,383,717
2%
2014
$14,597
1%
$1,356,612
—
2013
$14,448
—
$1,350,481
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1444 W Bay, Newport Beach, CA 92661 (MLS# OC26192516) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 1444 W Bay is currently listed for $9,995,000 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1444 W Bay? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newport Beach? You can browse all Newport Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

