Jon Gednalske
Sotheby's International Realty
(605) 501-6267
3 Total Sales
1 in Balboa Island
$4,075,000 Price
225 Ruby Ave Newport Beach, CA 92662
Balboa Island Neighborhood
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,135
Sq Ft
2,614
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Fishing
- Fireplace in Kitchen
- No HOA
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 5-minute walk to Balboa Island Park
About This Home
As of November 2023225 Ruby is the quintessential Balboa Island cottage. Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience on Ruby Street, where a central location offers both serene streetscapes and easy access to Main Street and the Ferry within minutes. As a duplex, this property includes a 4 bed, 3 bath main house and a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment that is attached to the main house. The main house is full of charm and originality with its two-way brick fireplace, beautiful white kitchen with tiled countertops and custom cabinetry, and secondary living room with direct access to the side yard. All three bedrooms reside upstairs each with ceiling fans and tons of natural lighting. The attached 1 bedroom apartment has been fully remodeled and upgraded to include all the necessary luxuries: brand-new hardwood flooring, beautifully remodeled kitchen with custom countertops and upgraded appliances, and a private balcony so you never miss a sunset. Balboa Island is a charming and affluent residential neighborhood and a popular tourist destination located in Newport Beach. It consists of three islands: the main island, Little Balboa Island, and Collins Island. The island is known for its picturesque streets, stunning waterfront homes, and a unique village atmosphere.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Harcourts Place License #02030547 Listed on: 10/06/2023
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1983
Lot Details
- 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
- No Common Walls
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Duplex
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 2,135 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Neighborhood Views
- Fireplace in Kitchen
- Laundry in Garage
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 25 / 11
- Tax Tract Number 101
- Assessor Parcel Number 05009125
- $513 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- 2 Units
- Balboa Island Main Island Subdivision
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Recreation
- Fishing
- Dog Park
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 4, 2026
Sold by
Oberst Dennis
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2026
Sold by
Alan Oberst
Bought by
Oberst Dennis
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,578,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Oct 26, 2023
Sold by
Lauer Brent S and Lauer Cynthia L
Bought by
Oberst Dennis A
Seller's Agent
Drew Teicheira
Harcourts Place
Buyer's Agent
Breanna LePante
Douglas Elliman Of California
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$3,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-2.46%
Views
33
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,536,000
Interest Rate
7.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 15, 2021
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Betance John Michael and Betance Debra Lynn
Bought by
Lauer Brent S and Lauer Cynthia L
Seller's Agent
Marlene Hassel
Villa Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Drew Teicheira
Harcourts Place
List Price
$2,875,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-4.35%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$2,200,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2021
Sold by
Betance Debra
Bought by
Betance John Michael and Betance Debra Lynn
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Bojarski Dyana
Bought by
Bojarski Dyana Mari and The Dyana Mari Dyana Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2020
Sold by
Carlisle Dawna and Wick Scott
Bought by
Carlisle Dawna and Wick Scott
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 17, 2006
Sold by
Wick Donald R
Bought by
Wick Donald R and Donald R & Helen N Wick Declaration Tr
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 1996
Sold by
Wick Donald R and Wick Helen N
Bought by
Wick Donald R and Wick Helen N
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 1993
Sold by
Milum Karen A
Bought by
Wick Donald R and Wick Helen N
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Balboa Island, CA
-
Jon Gednalske
-
Marisa Whitaker
Marisa Whitaker
Regency Real Estate Brokers
(949) 899-6114
104 Total Sales
2 in Balboa Island
$5,600,000 Price Range
-
Paul Daftarian
Paul Daftarian
Luxe Real Estate
(657) 385-8384
248 Total Sales
1 in Balboa Island
$4,110,000 Price
-
Drew Teicheira
Drew Teicheira
Harcourts Place
(877) 672-0775
90 Total Sales
3 in Balboa Island
$3.2M - $4.5M Price Range
-
Tom Unvert
Tom Unvert
Douglas Elliman Of California
(949) 541-6470
39 Total Sales
1 in Balboa Island
$3,000,000 Price
-
Keegan Budden
Keegan Budden
Douglas Elliman of California Inc.
(949) 763-5747
15 Total Sales
2 in Balboa Island
$4,125,000 Price Range
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Oberst Dennis | -- | Wfg National Title Company | |
| Oberst Dennis A | $3,170,000 | Wfg National Title Company | |
| Lauer Brent S | $2,750,000 | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Betance John Michael | -- | None Available | |
| Bojarski Dyana Mari | -- | None Available | |
| Carl Josiah Carlisle Jr And Dawna Lee Carlisl | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Wick Scott Donald | -- | None Available | |
| Carlisle Dawna | -- | None Available | |
| Wick Donald R | -- | None Available | |
| Wick Donald R | -- | -- | |
| Wick Donald R | -- | -- | |
| Wick Donald R | $662,500 | Stewart Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $2,578,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Oberst Dennis A | $2,550,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Oberst Dennis A | $2,536,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lauer Brent S | $2,200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wick Donald R | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wick Donald R | $131,138 | |
| Previous Owner | Wick Donald R | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2023 11/28/23 | Sold | $3,170,000 | -2.5% | $1,485 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/20/2023 10/20/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/06/2023 10/06/23 | For Sale | $3,250,000 | +18.2% | $1,522 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/15/2021 08/15/21 | Sold | $2,750,000 | -1.6% | $1,288 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/25/2021 06/25/21 | Price Changed | $2,795,000 | -2.8% | $1,309 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/15/2021 05/15/21 | For Sale | $2,875,000 | -- | $1,347 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,020 | $3,298,068 | $3,144,989 | $153,079 |
| 2025 | $37,020 | $3,233,400 | $3,083,322 | $150,078 |
| 2024 | $36,479 | $3,170,000 | $3,022,864 | $147,136 |
| 2023 | $32,491 | $2,805,000 | $2,667,736 | $137,264 |
| 2022 | $29,436 | $2,750,000 | $2,615,427 | $134,573 |
| 2021 | $11,452 | $1,040,291 | $850,233 | $190,058 |
| 2020 | $11,268 | $1,029,625 | $841,515 | $188,110 |
| 2019 | $11,040 | $1,009,437 | $825,015 | $184,422 |
| 2018 | $10,821 | $989,645 | $808,839 | $180,806 |
| 2017 | $10,630 | $970,241 | $792,980 | $177,261 |
| 2016 | $10,393 | $951,217 | $777,431 | $173,786 |
| 2015 | $10,292 | $936,929 | $765,753 | $171,176 |
| 2014 | $10,050 | $918,576 | $750,753 | $167,823 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Drew Teicheira
Seller's Agent in 2023
Drew Teicheira
Harcourts Place
(949) 244-7438
3 in this area
90 Total Sales
-
Breanna LePante
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Breanna LePante
Douglas Elliman Of California
(949) 515-3623
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
MH
Seller's Agent in 2021
Marlene Hassel
Villa Real Estate
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC23185580
APN: 050-091-25
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