$8,495,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3:30PM $955K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $45,387/month

Total Views 8,641
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,787 Sq Ft
$3,048 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property has ocean access
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Attached Guest House
  • Fishing

About This Home

LEGACY BAYFRONT PROPERTY ON LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND. 117 E. Bay Front presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Newport Beach’s most iconic waterfront. Situated steps from the nexus of East and South Bay Front, known to locals as “Crab Point”, this traditional two-story home captures sweeping views of Newport harbor yacht channel and the Newport harbor entrance. With nearly 2,800 square feet of living space, savor breathtaking views from the first floor living and dining rooms, kitchen, and the large front brick patio perfect for entertaining, alfresco dining or simply relaxing. Upstairs, more front-row harbor views await from the spacious primary suite with fireplace, large sitting room, and over-sized private brick balcony. The main level includes two additional bedrooms and two baths, along with direct access to a two-car garage. The upper floor also features two more bedrooms—one or both of which can be closed off to create a private guest quarters complete with a wood-paneled living room, second kitchen, and dedicated exterior stairs. An included mooring complete with 18’ Boston Whaler runabout is accessed by the sandy beach located directly in front of the home and provides easy access to the ocean and harbor cruising. Located just a short stroll to Balboa Island, the Balboa Island Ferry and Marine Avenue’s charming boutiques and restaurants, this home offers the quintessential Little Balboa Island location and lifestyle. Now ready for its next steward, don’t miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Southern California’s most treasured coastal communities.

Listing Agent

Gordon Henry

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-500-1236 License #00704984 Listed on: 08/16/2025

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 2,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 85
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property fronts an alley
  • West Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Brick Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Marina
  • Bay
  • Harbor
  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,787 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Mullion Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Casement Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Beach Access
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Attached Guest House

Schools

  • Harbor View Elementary School
  • Corona Del Mar Middle School
  • Corona Del Mar High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 13 / 4
  • Tax Tract Number 103
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05018413
  • $393 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Balboa Island Main Island Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Water Sports
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,190

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street, Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Custom Built, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05018413
  • Year Built: 1947
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2787.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 3048.08
  • Room Type: Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office
  • Window Features: Casement Windows, French/Mullioned, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Closet In Bathroom, Main Floor Full Bath, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Guest House Attached
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Marina, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Brick, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Deck, Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shake
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway Level, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Watersports, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harbor View
  • High School: Corona Del Mar
  • Middle Or Junior School: Corona Del Mar
  • Elementary School #2: HARVIE
  • High School2: CODEMA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Level
  • Lot Size: 30 x 85
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2550.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0585

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2550.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Bay Front, Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 4
  • Tax Census Tract: 630.06
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 103
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 393.00

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2025 $4,190 $375,152 $301,527 $73,625
2024 $4,190 $367,797 $295,615 $72,182
2023 $4,087 $360,586 $289,819 $70,767
2022 $4,013 $353,516 $284,136 $69,380
2021 $3,937 $346,585 $278,565 $68,020
2020 $3,898 $343,032 $275,709 $67,323
2019 $3,822 $336,306 $270,303 $66,003
2018 $3,747 $329,712 $265,003 $64,709
2017 $3,681 $323,248 $259,807 $63,441
2016 $3,600 $316,910 $254,712 $62,198
2015 $3,563 $312,150 $250,886 $61,264
2014 $3,478 $306,036 $245,972 $60,064
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Price Changed $8,495,000 -2.3% $3,048 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $8,695,000 -8.0% $3,120 / Sq Ft
08/16/2025 08/16/25 For Sale $9,450,000 -- $3,391 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP25176483

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 050-184-13