$12,000 Monthly Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,390 Sq Ft
2,548 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Bay View
  • Private Yard
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

Charming Balboa Island cottage offered as a flexible month-to-month rental in a prime coastal location. Recently refreshed with new paint and featuring an updated kitchen and bathroom, this home blends classic island charm with modern comfort. Enjoy a spacious layout, abundant natural light, and a huge backyard ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near Marine Avenue shops and dining, the bay front, and the Balboa Island Ferry. Monthly rent with summer rates of $18,000/month for June, July, and August.

Listing Agent

Madison Brown

Surterre Properties Inc Brokerage Phone: 949-566-1233 License #02169711 Listed on: 02/05/2026

Surterre Properties Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 2,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,390 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furniture Can Be Negotiated
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,000
  • Rent includes all utilities
  • Available 3/1/26
  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 16
  • Tax Tract Number 101
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05013117

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Balboa Island Main Island Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Water Sports
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

2,550 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Cashiers Check: Security Deposit
  • Available Date: 2026-03-01
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Security: 5000
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Pets Allowed: Call
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Tenant

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 05013117
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1390.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 8.63
  • Room Type: Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Bay
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Enclosed, Patio, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Yard
  • Lot Size: 2550
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2550.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0585

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: No
  • Lease Term: Month To Month
  • Lot Size Area: 2550.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Rent Includes: All Utilities

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 16
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 101

Map

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/05/2026 02/05/26 For Rent $12,000 0.0% --
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Sold $2,884,000 -3.7% $2,075 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Price Changed $2,995,000 -7.8% $2,155 / Sq Ft
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $2,338 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC26026962

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 050-131-17

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