PENDING
$950K PRICE DROP
126 Ruby Ave Newport Beach, CA 92662
Balboa Island NeighborhoodEstimated payment $34,617/month
Total Views
367,361
3
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,429
Sq Ft
$2,367
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Fishing
- Rooftop Deck
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Corona del Mar Middle and High School Rated A
- Bay View
- 4-minute walk to Balboa Island Park
About This Home
Stunning Balboa Island 3 bedroom, 5 bath traditional and bright corner home with modern appeal in the beautiful 100 block of Ruby Avenue. This timeless classic has an open floor plan on the first level, with a sunny great room leading to an expansive elevated front patio with BBQ and firepit. Also on the first level is an inspired chef’s kitchen with marble counters and spacious pantry, eating bar, a separate dining space, and an ELEVATOR to all 3 levels of the home. The second level is reached by an elegant curved staircase and presents 3 en-suite bedrooms plus an open lounge seating area with endless possibilities. The primary suite has its own wraparound balcony and a deluxe spa-quality bath. The third level provides a large interior space with bath, perfect for use as an office, den, game room, or sleeping area. French doors lead to a substantial outdoor roof deck, ideal for entertaining, with both covered and open areas surrounded by dazzling views. Other amenities of this fantastic home include a second-floor laundry room, wood flooring, central AC, and a finished two-car garage with additional space for a golf cart.
Listing Agent
Abrams Coastal Properties Brokerage Phone: 714-325-9055 License #01234323 Listed on: 02/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 2016
Lot Details
- 2,550 Sq Ft Lot
- Vinyl Fence
- Garden
- Property is zoned R1.5
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Parking Lot
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Turnkey
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,429 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Elevator
- Open Floorplan
- Cathedral Ceiling
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Loft
- Game Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Bay Views
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Walk-In Pantry
- Double Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Retreat
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Stone Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
Accessible Home Design
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Rooftop Deck
- Wrap Around Porch
- Open Patio
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Sewer Paid
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 17 / 2
- Tax Tract Number 100
- Assessor Parcel Number 05010201
- $36,000 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
Matterport 3D Tour
Floorplans
Map
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,454 | $4,775,436 | $3,752,747 | $1,022,689 |
| 2024 | $52,454 | $4,681,800 | $3,679,163 | $1,002,637 |
| 2023 | $51,198 | $4,590,000 | $3,607,022 | $982,978 |
| 2022 | $47,837 | $4,500,000 | $3,536,296 | $963,704 |
| 2021 | $11,126 | $1,009,804 | $115,504 | $894,300 |
| 2020 | $11,019 | $999,450 | $114,319 | $885,131 |
| 2019 | $10,797 | $979,853 | $112,077 | $867,776 |
| 2018 | $10,585 | $960,641 | $109,880 | $850,761 |
| 2017 | $10,399 | $941,805 | $107,725 | $834,080 |
| 2016 | $3,826 | $318,961 | $105,613 | $213,348 |
| 2015 | $1,788 | $124,360 | $104,027 | $20,333 |
| 2014 | $1,748 | $121,924 | $101,989 | $19,935 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2025 06/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Price Changed | $5,750,000 | -4.1% | $2,367 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/25/2025 03/25/25 | Price Changed | $5,995,000 | -10.5% | $2,468 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/18/2025 02/18/25 | For Sale | $6,700,000 | 0.0% | $2,758 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/10/2023 01/10/23 | Rented | $18,000 | -7.7% | -- | |
| 11/01/2022 11/01/22 | For Rent | $19,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 08/19/2021 08/19/21 | Sold | $4,500,000 | +2.4% | $1,853 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/19/2021 07/19/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/16/2021 07/16/21 | For Sale | $4,395,000 | 0.0% | $1,809 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/24/2021 06/24/21 | Rented | $13,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 06/16/2021 06/16/21 | For Rent | $13,500 | -- | -- |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $4,500,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $4,500,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $900,000 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
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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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: NP25018375
APN: 050-102-01
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