
1444 West Bay, Newport Beach, CA 92661
1444 West Bay, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Newport Beach · Single Family Residence
Listed 17.6% above the median closed sale of $9,350,000. Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 146 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 928 Balboa Boulevard | Newport Beach | 2016 | 4 | 6 | 3,341 | 4,233 | $4,488 | $14.99M | 44 | 84 |
| 330 Onyx Avenue | Newport Beach | 2023 | 4 | 6 | 3,300 | 3,397 | $2,421 | $7.99M | 158 | 83 |
| 1416 Balboa Boulevard | Newport Beach | 2022 | 5 | 6 | 3,349 | 2,700 | $2,681 | $8.98M | 32 | 81 |
| 419 Balboa | Newport Beach | 2017 | 6 | 7 | 3,455 | 3,049 | $1,446 | $5.00M | 128 | 80 |
| 1508 Balboa Boulevard | Newport Beach | 2015 | 4 | 6 | 3,316 | 2,700 | $2,109 | $7.00M | 212 | 78 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 6.2 | 3,352.2 | 3,215.8 | $2,629 | $8.79M | 114.8 | |||
| Median | 3,341 | $7.99M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 Harbor Island Drive | Newport Beach | 1979 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | 4 | 3,922 | 5,000 | $9.75M | $9.35M | $2,384 | 0.96 | 106 | 88 |
| 503 L Street | Newport Beach | 2018 | 09/22/2026 | 4 | 5 | 3,148 | 3,523 | $6.89M | $6.60M | $2,097 | 0.96 | 130 | 85 |
| 704 Via Lido Nord | Newport Beach | 1994 | 08/11/2026 | 4 | 5 | 3,174 | 3,150 | $17.89M | $16.25M | $5,120 | 0.91 | 242 | 83 |
| 2601 Bayshore Drive | Newport Beach | 1998 | 09/08/2026 | 4 | 5 | 3,672 | 4,000 | $11.20M | $11.00M | $2,996 | 0.98 | 195 | 74 |
| 11 Hillsborough | Newport Beach | 1980 | 07/17/2026 | 4 | 4 | 3,839 | 7,440 | $5.30M | $5.00M | $1,302 | 0.94 | 55 | 71 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3,551 | 4,622.6 | $9.64M | $9.64M | $2,779.8 | — | 145.6 | ||||
| Median | 3,672 | $9.35M | $9.35M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.