Located on world famous Balboa Island, this enchanting cottage by the sea is right out of a storybook! The front 3bdrm/3bath house features one bedroom and bathroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms upstairs. A fenced-in patio is the perfect place to begin or end your day. The Dutch door lets guests enjoy ocean breezes in the living and dining area with lots of natural light, fireplace and built-in bookcases and window seats. The remodeled kitchen features a 6-burner gas range, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, quartz and butcher block countertops. Primary suite has an en suite bathroom. All bathrooms are newly remodeled and new AC has been installed. The upstairs back unit is a 2bdrm/1 bathroom with kitchen and living room and does not share any walls with the front house. Back upstairs unit is tenant-occupied and only able to show with an accepted offer. Two car garage and a laundry closet in the side yard make this a great rental or vacation home. Located just two blocks from Balboa Island’s “downtown” shops and restaurants, or pop over to the beach on the ferry!
AGENT: Katie Machoskie LISTING BROKERAGE: Compass
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Newport Beach, CA
Property Details
Price:
$4,350,000
MLS #:
NP26078596
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Duplex
Subdivision:
Balboa Island – Main Island BALM
Neighborhood:
n9lowernewportbaybalboaisland
Listed Date:
Apr 12, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,805
Lot Size:
2,614 sqft / 0.06 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1967
CottageN9 – Lower Newport Bay – Balboa IslandN9lowernewportbaybalboaislandBalboa Island – Main Island BalmNewport Mesa UnifiedNeighborhood
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Schools
School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, IM, MW, RF, GR, _6BS, WHU
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
BRK, WOOD, CARP
Heating
CF
Interior Features
CF, FU
Laundry Features
CM, DINC, WINC
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
COT
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, SL
Direction Faces
W
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
BRK, STN, POF, POR
Roof
SHK, MAN
Security Features
SD, COD, MGR
Spa Features
NO
View
NE
Financial
Map
Community
- Address224 Amethyst Newport Beach CA
- SubdivisionBalboa Island – Main Island (BALM)
- CityNewport Beach
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92662
