$3,550,000
$250K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $21,981/month

Total Views 29,884
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,021 Sq Ft
$1,757 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Property is near public transit
  • Furnished
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

This is a quintessential Balboa Island two story cottage home, located on popular Apolena Avenue. It is within walking distance to all that Balboa Island has to offer: the village, the bay, and the ocean. This home is full of charm and yet totally functional for today's living, perfect for raising your family or making vacation memories. The home has a wonderful lower-level office room and/or separate office/guest room that looks onto a serene patio. The generous and naturally lit kitchen , just off the interior patio, is convenient for entertaining or absorbing some Vitamin D, while coffee is brewing. For those times you feel social, there is a beautiful front patio, you can sit and greet neighbors and passersby.
There is a charming living area with fireplace for that ambience! Sit in your favorite chair and enjoy this life of abundance! This is a must see! Well maintained and updated over the years.

Listing Agent

Mary Martin

Lora Vance, Realtor Brokerage Email: mary@loravance.com License #01884817 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 2,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an alley
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Patio Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,021 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Corona Del Mar High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 11 / 19
  • Tax Tract Number 101
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05012330
  • $364 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Balboa Island Main Island Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Water Sports
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,660

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: 949-330-9379
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved, Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05012330
  • Year Built: 1958
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2021.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Corian Counters, Furnished, Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1756.56
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Separate Tub And Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Park, Watersports, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified
  • High School: Corona Del Mar
  • High School: Corona Del Mar
  • High School2: CODEMA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Patio Home, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Walkstreet
  • 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

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 19
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 101
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 364.00

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Range of Values:

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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 $31,660 $2,772,983 $2,597,546 $175,437
2024 $31,660 $2,718,611 $2,546,613 $171,998
2023 $27,757 $2,367,554 $2,225,217 $142,337
2022 $24,782 $2,321,132 $2,181,585 $139,547
2021 $24,307 $2,275,620 $2,138,809 $136,811
2020 $24,319 $2,275,620 $2,138,809 $136,811
2019 $23,815 $2,231,000 $2,096,871 $134,129
2018 $23,800 $2,231,000 $2,096,871 $134,129
2017 $21,729 $2,030,470 $1,896,341 $134,129
2016 $21,658 $2,030,470 $1,896,341 $134,129
2015 $21,777 $2,030,470 $1,896,341 $134,129
2014 $21,681 $2,030,470 $1,896,341 $134,129
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $3,550,000 0.0% $1,757 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Off Market $3,550,000 -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $3,550,000 0.0% $1,757 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Off Market $3,550,000 -- --
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $3,550,000 0.0% $1,757 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Off Market $3,550,000 -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $3,550,000 -6.5% $1,757 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Price Changed $3,795,000 -0.1% $1,878 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $3,800,000 -- $1,880 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $2,125,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $796,000 Chicago Title Co
Individual Deed -- Gateway Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 New Conventional
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $605,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $615,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $636,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $165,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP24245616

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 050-123-30