NOT LISTED FOR SALE
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,756 Sq Ft
2,474 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 20, 2021

Last sale price $3,850,000 $1,397 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • High Ceiling
  • Newport Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2021

Located in one of the most desirable destinations in Newport Beach, only steps from the beach and bay, 1609 E Balboa Blvd is your opportunity to own the most charming quadruplex on the Balboa Peninsula Point. Meticulously maintained and extensively upgraded last year, this truly exceptional property allows you to reap the benefits of instant and reliable income while enjoying the beach lifestyle for yourself if you so choose. Embodying the perfect coastal chic vibe with (1) two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit, a bonus studio and (3) completely remodeled one-bedroom, one-bathroom units with new wood-planked laminate flooring, custom wainscoting, crown molding, trending barn doors throughout and fireplaces make this property feel like an upscale, elegant and intimate beach retreat. In addition, the fully updated kitchens are guaranteed to impress, with new cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, white-quartz countertops and large farm sinks. Refrigerators, the gas stove/ovens, microwaves and new USB outlets top it all off, while the immaculate bathrooms will leave you feeling blissful. Stay cool and relaxed in the ocean breeze with new windows and custom shades for privacy and comfort. The building also includes an on-site laundry room with two sets of brand new front-load washers & dryers and plentiful storage for your paddleboards and bikes. Three epoxied and redone garages provide additional storage and income opportunity. The spacious and newly furnished front patio is the perfect scene for your summer barbecues and gatherings. Last but not least enjoy peace of mind with a completely new sewer line from the property to the city main, as well as new plumbing and electrical. The property has the potential to gross over $200,000 in short-term rental income.
Walking distance to the beach, bay, restaurants, boutiques, and world famous Wedge surf spot, this property offers the quintessential Newport lifestyle. The Peninsula Point is famous for its iconic festivities, including the Christmas Boat Parade, 4th of July parade and fireworks, Friday night potlucks at the private Bay Beach, the private tennis club. This is a rare chance to place your stake amongst some of the most prized and sought-after real estate in the world.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Giovanne Helou

The Oppenheim Group License #02068352 Listed on: 10/08/2021

Co-Listed By

Lisa Helou

The Oppenheim Group License #00624164

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike O’Neill

CB Richard Ellis, Inc. License #02036937

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2,474 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an alley
  • No Common Walls
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,756 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas
  • Legal Lot and Block 8 / J
  • Tax Tract Number 518
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04819108

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4 Units
  • Balboa Peninsula Point Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Building Details

  • 5 Leased Units
  • 4 Separate Electric Meters
  • 4 Separate Gas Meters
  • 4 Separate Water Meters
  • Electric Expense $1,440
  • Insurance Expense $2,708
  • Maintenance Expense $960
  • Trash Expense $255
  • Water Sewer Expense $150
  • New Taxes Expense $25,400
  • Operating Expense $30,913
  • Gross Income $136,020
  • Net Operating Income $105,107

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

2,474 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Balboa Peninsula Point (BLPP)
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 150.00
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Parcel Number: 04819108
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Storage, Wainscoting
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1396.95

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Community, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 255.00
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2474.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0568

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Multi Family

  • Electric Expense: 1440.00
  • Gross Income: 136020.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 136020.00
  • Insurance Expense: 2708.00
  • Lot Size Area: 2474.0000 Square Feet
  • Maintenance Expense: 960.00
  • Net Operating Income: 105107.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 4
  • Number Of Units Leased: 5
  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Number With Patio: 2
  • Number With Range: 4
  • Number With Refrigerator: 4
  • Operating Expense: 30913.00
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Actual Rent: 11335.00
  • Total Expenses: 30913.00

Tax Info

  • New Taxes Expense: 25400.00
  • Tax Block: J
  • Tax Census Tract: 628.00
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 518

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Giovanne Helou
The Oppenheim Group
Buyer's Agent
Mike O’Neill
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
List Price
$3,850,000
Sold Price
$3,850,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2019
Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tim Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Giovanne Helou
The Oppenheim Group
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
0.0807%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
0.0807%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$3,850,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Socal
-- Ticor Title
$2,200,000 Ticor Title
-- Ticor Title
-- Guardian Title Company
-- Guardian Title Company
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,600,000
Open $2,450,000
Previous Owner $405,000
Previous Owner $275,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/20/2021 12/20/21 Sold $3,850,000 0.0% $1,397 / Sq Ft
10/24/2021 10/24/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $3,850,000 +75.0% $1,397 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $2,200,000 +0.2% $798 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/06/2020 07/06/20 For Sale $2,195,000 -0.2% $796 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
05/04/2020 05/04/20 For Sale $2,195,000 -0.2% $796 / Sq Ft
12/31/2019 12/31/19 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
11/20/2019 11/20/19 Price Changed $2,195,000 -6.6% $796 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 For Sale $2,349,000 -- $852 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $43,222 $4,085,650 $3,501,986 $583,664
2024 $43,222 $4,005,540 $3,433,320 $572,220
2023 $42,808 $3,927,000 $3,366,000 $561,000
2022 $42,199 $3,850,000 $3,300,000 $550,000
2021 $25,019 $2,200,000 $2,100,000 $100,000
2020 $4,601 $260,052 $197,599 $62,453
2019 $4,559 $254,953 $193,724 $61,229
2018 $4,595 $249,954 $189,925 $60,029
2017 $4,499 $245,053 $186,201 $58,852
2016 $4,492 $240,249 $182,550 $57,699
2015 $4,525 $236,641 $179,808 $56,833
2014 $4,431 $232,006 $176,286 $55,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC21223383

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
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