
1309 E Balboa Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92661
Balboa Peninsula Point NeighborhoodHighlights
- Beach Front
- Ocean View
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Newport Elementary School Rated A
- Ocean Side of Highway 1
- No HOA
About This Home
As of April 2025Ideally located in the prestigious Peninsula Point neighborhood, just moments from the Wedge, this charming oceanfront cottage offers a rare chance to embrace the Newport Beach lifestyle. With breathtaking views of the ocean and Catalina Island, the home enjoys a peaceful, private setting at the end of the boardwalk—an unparalleled location. Originally built around 1915, this traditional cottage is now available for the first time in decades. Nestled in one of Newport’s most iconic beach areas, the property maintains a quiet, untouched feel, making it a true hidden gem. Whether you're swimming, enjoying a beach picnic, or taking a daily stroll along the shore, you'll immediately sense the tranquility and charm of this home. Perfect as it is, the cottage also offers potential for future expansion, renovation, or the creation of a completely new home. Lovingly cared for by the same family since the 1980s, this property provides endless possibilities for those seeking the best in beachside living.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's International R.E. Southern California Brokerage Phone: 949-293-7334 License #01934516 Listed on: 02/17/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,723
Year Built
- Built in 1916
Lot Details
- 2,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Beach Front
- Vinyl Fence
- Fence is in good condition
- Level Lot
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- 1 Open Parking Space
- Parking Available
- Rear-Facing Garage
Property Views
- Ocean
- Coastline
- Panoramic
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,316 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Entryway
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Features
- Ocean Side of Highway 1
- Suburban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Balboa Peninsula Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 5 / 22
- Tax Tract Number 105
- Assessor Parcel Number 04816405
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $5,200,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $388,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $384,705 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $445,500 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $450,000 | Unknown |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/01/2025 04/01/25 | Sold | $5,200,000 | -11.8% | $3,951 / Sq Ft |
03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/17/2025 02/17/25 | For Sale | $5,899,000 | -- | $4,483 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $17,723 | $1,679,954 | $1,628,401 | $51,553 |
2024 | $17,723 | $1,647,014 | $1,596,471 | $50,543 |
2023 | $17,307 | $1,614,720 | $1,565,168 | $49,552 |
2022 | $17,019 | $1,583,059 | $1,534,478 | $48,581 |
2021 | $16,693 | $1,552,019 | $1,504,390 | $47,629 |
2020 | $16,533 | $1,536,105 | $1,488,964 | $47,141 |
2019 | $16,193 | $1,505,986 | $1,459,769 | $46,217 |
2018 | $15,871 | $1,476,457 | $1,431,146 | $45,311 |
2017 | $15,591 | $1,447,507 | $1,403,084 | $44,423 |
2016 | $15,242 | $1,419,125 | $1,375,573 | $43,552 |
2015 | $15,098 | $1,397,809 | $1,354,911 | $42,898 |
2014 | $14,742 | $1,370,428 | $1,328,370 | $42,058 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Phillip Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
(949) 545-2000
1 in this area
67 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Mitchell Bassett
Carolwood Estates
(310) 266-3286
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kim Bibb
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(714) 396-0185
54 in this area
128 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: NP25024912

APN: 048-164-05
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