Seller's Agent in 2025
Joshua Altman
Douglas Elliman of California
(323) 610-0231
4 in this area
512 Total Sales
Perfectly positioned within the sought-after Alphabet Streets of Balboa Peninsula, this captivating oceanfront property embodies the essence of luxurious coastal living. With its prime location near the end of the boardwalk, it offers a serene and picturesque retreat with sweeping panoramic ocean views. Originally built in 1930, this stunning Spanish-style home has been thoughtfully and recently upgraded while retaining its original charm. Upgrades include a new roof, new windows, a new heat pump and AC, fresh exterior and interior paint, and owned solar panels. As you enter through a private patio, you're greeted by a cozy living room with tall ceilings adorned with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and breathtaking views of the dunes and ocean. The primary suite serves as a personal retreat, featuring a secluded sitting room, a newly remodeled en-suite bathroom, and a private balcony all with ocean views. Notable features include stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, hand-painted tiles, a two-car garage, and charming Spanish aesthetics throughout. Experience the epitome of coastal living with close proximity to world-class dining, shopping, the renowned Wedge surf spot, and John Wayne Airport. 1305 E Balboa is not just a residence; it's a lifestyle.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman of California Inc. Brokerage Phone: 949-278-1393 License #02017865 Listed on: 06/09/2025
Co-Listed By
Douglas Elliman of California Brokerage Phone: 949-278-1393 License #01764587
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $6,925,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $8,000,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $3,525,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $5,200,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $850,000 | New Conventional |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 11/10/25 | Sold | $6,925,000 | -7.7% | $2,629 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/14/2025 07/14/25 | Price Changed | $7,500,000 | -6.0% | $2,847 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/05/2025 07/05/25 | For Sale | $7,980,000 | +15.2% | $3,030 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/04/2025 07/04/25 | Off Market | $6,925,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | For Sale | $7,980,000 | 0.0% | $3,030 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/12/2025 04/12/25 | Rented | $22,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 04/02/2025 04/02/25 | For Rent | $22,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 07/18/2024 07/18/24 | Sold | $8,000,000 | -2.4% | $3,037 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/22/2024 05/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/16/2024 05/16/24 | For Sale | $8,200,000 | -- | $3,113 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | $2,219 | $8,000,000 | $7,798,695 | $201,305 |
| 2024 | $2,219 | $173,526 | $110,489 | $63,037 |
| 2023 | $2,163 | $170,124 | $108,323 | $61,801 |
| 2022 | $2,049 | $166,789 | $106,199 | $60,590 |
| 2021 | $2,011 | $163,519 | $104,117 | $59,402 |
| 2020 | $1,990 | $161,843 | $103,050 | $58,793 |
| 2019 | $1,955 | $158,670 | $101,029 | $57,641 |
| 2018 | $1,917 | $155,559 | $99,048 | $56,511 |
| 2017 | $1,883 | $152,509 | $97,106 | $55,403 |
| 2016 | $1,843 | $149,519 | $95,202 | $54,317 |
| 2015 | $1,822 | $147,274 | $93,772 | $53,502 |
| 2014 | $1,779 | $144,390 | $91,936 | $52,454 |
Seller's Agent in 2025
Joshua Altman
Douglas Elliman of California
(323) 610-0231
4 in this area
512 Total Sales
Seller's Agent in 2025
Keegan Budden
Douglas Elliman of California Inc.
(949) 734-6500
2 in this area
14 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Kim Bibb
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(714) 396-0185
53 in this area
122 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Angela Caliger
Surterre Properties Inc.
(714) 396-1886
5 in this area
121 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2024
Katie Russell
Compass
(949) 933-6526
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Laurie Eastman
Compass
(949) 717-7100
3 in this area
68 Total Sales
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25128648
APN: 048-164-03