
104 Onyx Ave Newport Beach, CA 92662
Balboa Island NeighborhoodEstimated payment $21,544/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Beach Access
- Bay View
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Fishing
- Open Floorplan
About This Home
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a sensational home, just steps from the South Bayfront, with a rare short-term rental license. The gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has been remodeled and upgraded with designer touches inside and out. Two stories, with stunning views of the Newport Harbor, this home has all the conveniences of a contemporary residence while retaining the charm of its original structure, built in 1924. The modern kitchen has an angled farmhouse sink, top-of-the-line appliances including a Wolf range, and fantastic Bay views. Dutch doors open onto the spacious deck, perfect for entertaining with a BBQ and ample seating. Both bedrooms have abundant built-in storage and custom closets. The upstairs bedroom is entered via an exterior staircase, functioning as a private suite with its own kitchenette. Additional amenities include new interior wood paneling, hard floors throughout, and private laundry. Sixteen steps to the sand and conveniently located one block from the quaint village center on Marine Avenue, this charming home is the perfect slice of Balboa Island life.
Last Listed By
Abrams Coastal Properties Brokerage Phone: 714-325-9055 License #01234323 Listed on: 04/23/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $29,591
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 1,050 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R1.5
Home Design
- Cottage
- Patio Home
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 904 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Coffered Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Great Room
- Vinyl Flooring
- Bay Views
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Quartz Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry Located Outside
Outdoor Features
- Beach Access
- Deck
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Central Heating
- Sewer Paid
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 1 / 1
- Tax Tract Number 102
- Assessor Parcel Number 05017210
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Balboa Island Main Island Subdivision
Recreation
- Fishing
- Water Sports
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $29,591 | $2,571,397 | $2,475,199 | $96,198 |
2023 | $28,837 | $2,517,441 | $2,426,666 | $90,775 |
2022 | $26,327 | $2,468,080 | $2,379,084 | $88,996 |
2021 | $15,447 | $1,433,518 | $1,312,347 | $121,171 |
2020 | $15,298 | $1,418,820 | $1,298,891 | $119,929 |
2019 | $14,984 | $1,391,000 | $1,273,422 | $117,578 |
2018 | $14,687 | $1,363,726 | $1,248,453 | $115,273 |
2017 | $14,427 | $1,336,987 | $1,223,974 | $113,013 |
2016 | $14,105 | $1,310,772 | $1,199,974 | $110,798 |
2015 | $13,971 | $1,291,083 | $1,181,949 | $109,134 |
2014 | $13,642 | $1,265,793 | $1,158,796 | $106,997 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/23/2025 04/23/25 | For Sale | $3,595,000 | 0.0% | $3,977 / Sq Ft |
06/07/2022 06/07/22 | Rented | $16,000 | +18.5% | -- |
05/20/2022 05/20/22 | Price Changed | $13,500 | -6.9% | $15 / Sq Ft |
05/11/2022 05/11/22 | Price Changed | $14,500 | -12.1% | $16 / Sq Ft |
05/02/2022 05/02/22 | For Rent | $16,500 | 0.0% | -- |
10/14/2021 10/14/21 | Sold | $2,468,080 | 0.0% | $2,730 / Sq Ft |
08/21/2021 08/21/21 | Price Changed | $2,468,080 | -0.8% | $2,730 / Sq Ft |
06/18/2021 06/18/21 | For Sale | $2,488,080 | -- | $2,752 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Western Resources Title | |
Grant Deed | $2,468,500 | Western Resources Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Grant Deed | $1,015,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $400,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $1,300,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $777,200 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $460,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $638,300 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $750,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
About the Listing Agent

Broker Don Abrams has been the #1 selling realtor in Newport Beach for two of the last three years and has sold more than 50% of the homes on Balboa Island since 1998. After careers as Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Justice Department and as CEO of a national retail Company, Don purchased a small real estate firm and transformed it into Abrams Coastal Properties, one of Coastal Orange County’s most successful independent brokerages. Don is passionate about people and houses, and his
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