
Communities · Newport Beach
The mid-Peninsula blocks between the Newport and Balboa piers, a mix of beach cottages, rebuilt duplexes, and year-round locals.
Direct answer
The mid-Peninsula blocks between the Newport and Balboa piers, a mix of beach cottages, rebuilt duplexes, and year-round locals. Located near W Balboa Blvd & 15th St. For the current on-the-ground read, reach Ratowsky Group directly.
Last updated 2026-07-05
Market snapshot
We don’t publish Central Newport statistics until the MLS boundary for this community is verified — insufficient verified Central Newport-level data, and citywide numbers would mislead here. Ask Craig and Justin for the current Central Newport read.
Median sale price
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Closed, last 6 months
Median days on market
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List to close, sold
Active listings
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Currently on market
Median price / sq ft
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Closed sales
Homes sold (6 mo)
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Closed, trailing 6 months
Sale-to-list ratio
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Median close vs list
Months of supply
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Inventory vs absorption
Median list price
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Active inventory
Live Central Newport market data appears here from the MLS. For the current, address-level read, ask Craig and Justin.
Figures reflect active and recently closed listings in Central Newport, drawn from California Regional Multiple Listing Service data. They are market statistics, not appraisals, and not legal, tax, or financial advice. Ratowsky Group are licensed real estate professionals, not appraisers, lenders, attorneys, or tax advisors. Market conditions change, and a specific property can differ significantly from any median. Verify permits, association documents, insurance, and tenancy status for any specific property, and confirm valuation, financing, and tax questions with the appropriate licensed professional. For a read on a particular home, reach Craig or Justin Ratowsky at 714-336-5682. Craig Ratowsky DRE #00608046, Justin Ratowsky DRE #02026158. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Location
W Balboa Blvd & 15th St, Newport Beach, CA
Schools
Central Newport is served by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District; the elementary assignment varies by address.
Elementary (K-6)
Newport, Newport Heights, or Mariners Elementary (by address) · Newport-Mesa USD
GreatSchools 7-9/10
Intermediate (7-8)
Ensign Intermediate · Newport-Mesa USD
GreatSchools 8/10
High (9-12)
Newport Harbor High School · Newport-Mesa USD
GreatSchools 8/10
School attendance areas are assigned by address and change over time; confirm the current assignment with Newport-Mesa Unified. Ratings come from GreatSchools and are not a representation of school quality.
Local brief
This is Ratowsky Group's short-form brief on Central Newport: the positioning above is the verified summary we publish, and the deeper read stays personal.
For a private read on this community, the contact form at the bottom of this page goes directly to Justin and Craig.
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