Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island (N9) Real Estate

Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island (N9) Real Estate

Welcome to Lower Newport Bay and the charming enclave of Balboa Island, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Newport Beach, California. This picturesque region is a harmonious blend of coastal beauty and vibrant community life, making it a sought-after destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Lower Newport Bay is renowned for its stunning waterfront views, where the gentle waves kiss the shores and the salty breeze invigorates the spirit. Here, you can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities, from kayaking and paddleboarding to leisurely strolls along the scenic boardwalk. The bay is also home to a rich variety of marine life, offering nature enthusiasts the chance to witness dolphins, sea lions, and an array of seabirds in their natural habitat.

Balboa Island, accessible by a charming ferry ride, exudes a quaint, small-town feel with its tree-lined streets and adorable boutiques. The island is famous for its iconic homes, many of which boast beautiful waterfront views and unique architectural styles. Stroll through the vibrant streets and indulge in local treats, including the beloved Balboa Bar and frozen bananas—must-try delights that have become a staple of island life.

Community events abound throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among residents. From the annual Balboa Island Art Walk to festive holiday celebrations, there’s always something happening that brings people together.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat or a lively coastal lifestyle, Lower Newport Bay and Balboa Island offer an enchanting backdrop that captures the essence of Southern California living. Discover your dream home in this idyllic paradise, where every day feels like a vacation.

Newest Listings in Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island (N9)

$13,995,000
3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ NP26184232 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A rare opportunity to own a newly constructed custom bayfront residence on prestigious Balboa Island. Designed by Ian Harrison and expertly built by Waterpointe Custom Homes, 1105 N. Bayfront sets a new benchmark for sophisticated waterfront living. Showcasing 30 feet of prime bay frontage and approximately 2,389 square feet of meticulously curated interiors, this newly completed architectural masterpiece is ready to be enjoyed. The main level is designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, highlighted by exquisite custom millwork, a statement fireplace, and expansive LaCantina doors that open directly to the bayfront. The chef’s kitchen blends elegance with functionality, featuring a generous island with farmhouse sink, Calacatta Prado countertops, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a walk-in pantry. A dramatic 2.5-story entry foyer creates an unforgettable first impression. Upstairs, the second level offers two well-appointed bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dedicated laundry room, and a versatile flex space. The primary suite serves as a serene retreat, filled with natural light and opening to a private patio with sweeping bay views. Its spa-inspired bath includes dual vanities, an oversized custom-tiled shower, soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. The third level is designed for elevated entertaining, featuring an enclosed lounge with wet bar, a full bath, and bi-fold doors that open to an expansive covered loggia. Complete with built-ins, a fireplace, and additional deck space, this level captures breathtaking panoramic views of the bay. Additional highlights include a private elevator servicing all three levels, Pella dual-pane windows, Provenza Tresor Armour flooring, solar panels, abundant natural light, and a two-car attached garage. Ideally located near Fashion Island, pristine beaches, and the boutiques and dining along Marine Avenue, this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of modern sophistication, comfort, and iconic coastal lifestyle.

1105 N Bay Front, Newport Beach
$2,299,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2607869 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to Bayside Cove, a gated bayfront community in Newport Beach just a short walk from Balboa Island’s restaurants and shops. The sellers purchased the home in 2013 and extensively rebuilt it, taking portions down to the studs and updating the electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, appliances, flooring, and doors to today’s standards. The result is essentially a new home—not a dated 1970s property. As you enter your new home, you’re immediately drawn to the updated kitchen, complete with Thermador appliances, a spacious marble countertop, and a farmhouse double sink—a true chef’s kitchen. Continuing downstairs, the expansive window captures glimpses of boats sailing by, reminding you just how close you are to the water. The downstairs bedroom offers a peaceful space to work remotely while enjoying the beauty and calm of this coastal oasis. Upstairs, a spacious primary bedroom welcomes you with abundant natural light. The renovated bedroom and bathroom feature a large walk-in shower with marble subway and mosaic tile, a wall-to-wall double vanity with ample storage, and marble flooring throughout. Expansive windows open to a generous balcony—the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or watch the sunset over the bay with your favorite beverage. This bayfront community recently renovated its waterfront pool, ideally situated near a private sandy beach where you can watch local yachts sail by. Local shops are just across the street. Fashion Island shopping is just short drive away, and remember Balboa Island is only a short walk from your new home.

1022 Bayside Unit 510, Newport Beach
$24,950,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ NP26176742 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Occupying a rare end-of-row position with approximately 60' of bay frontage and sweeping 180-degree views across Newport Bay, this exceptional residence in the 24-hour, guard-gated enclave of Bayshores offers remarkable privacy at the water’s edge, with a neighbor on only one side. Extensively remodeled in 2022, the home showcases new windows, doors, baths, flooring, and air conditioning, complementing its classic East Coast-inspired architecture, with white brick, white oak, and traditional detailing creating a timeless presence in one of Newport Beach’s most established bayfront communities. Tree-lined streets, a private marina, two bay beaches, a clubhouse and a private-gate to the Balboa Bay Club contribute to Bayshores’ distinctive sense of exclusivity and place. White oak hardwood floors run throughout the main level, beginning in a two-story foyer anchored by a circular staircase with a white oak handrail. Vaulted, grooved ceilings add architectural character to the formal dining room, while the adjoining living room centers on a white brick fireplace and French doors opening directly to the bayside patio. The kitchen pairs marble countertops with a full white brick range surround, curved hood, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, including Wolf. A bay window frames the marina just beyond, while the kitchen opens to a breakfast nook and an additional living area warmed by a fireplace, keeping the water in view throughout the main gathering spaces. Outside, brick hardscape and lawn extend the living space toward the bay. A main-level bedroom with an adjacent bath finished with brass fixtures and an attached three-car garage with direct access complete the first floor. Upstairs, additional bedrooms share the level with a bonus room and laundry room, while the primary suite is oriented toward the marina and water beyond. A fireplace, walk-in closet with built-ins, and private balcony create a secluded retreat, while the primary bath features white oak cabinetry, a dedicated vanity area, dual vanities, a freestanding jetted tub, and separate shower. From boating, paddleboarding, and endless waterfront recreation just outside your door to watching the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade from your own yard, life here is distinctly connected to the harbor. Fashion Island, Lido Marina Village, 17th Street, and John Wayne International Airport are all within convenient reach, completing an exceptional Newport Beach lifestyle.

2572 Bayshore Drive, Newport Beach
$10,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ NP26176731 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Set along one of Balboa Island's most coveted stretches of waterfront, this newly completed Grand Canal residence is defined by an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. Every finish was selected with intention, and every material was thoughtfully carried throughout. From the principal living spaces to the mechanical room, the same level of precision is evident at every turn. Walls of disappearing glass open the home to the waterfront, where a firepit terrace becomes an extension of the living room. A dramatic fluted stone fireplace serves as the room's architectural centerpiece, while uninterrupted views of the Grand Canal provide a stunning backdrop. A soaring two-story wall of glass frames the sculptural staircase and fills the home with natural light and reflects the tranquil water feature beyond. The kitchen features artful white oak cabinetry, sculptural geometric detailing, expansive quartzite surfaces with full-height slab backsplashes, an oversized waterfall island, and an eight-burner professional range with dual ovens, plus an adjacent dining room with a custom serving bar and temperature-controlled wine tower. A main-level ensuite offers the same caliber of design found throughout the residence, reinforcing that no space was considered secondary. Overlooking the Grand Canal and Newport Harbor, the primary suite opens onto a private waterfront terrace and features a dual-sided marble fireplace connecting the bedroom to its luxe bath, with large-format limestone floors, dramatic Calacatta marble, a soaking tub, an oversized walk-in shower, and a custom dressing room. Each additional ensuite bedroom was designed with equal care, appointed with custom stone vanities, beautifully finished baths, and Toto bidet toilets. With panoramic harbor and canal views, the rooftop deck provides covered loggias, a California room with a dual-sided fireplace and overhead heaters, a full Hestan outdoor kitchen with dual refrigerators, generous prep space, and open-air lounge areas that create year-round spaces. Modern infrastructure matches the quality of the finishes with an elevator servicing all levels, CAT6 wiring, integrated lighting controls, whole-house water filtration, tankless water heating, and built-in audio throughout. The consistency of execution is a testament to the thoughtful collaboration between Dana Leigh Design, Jeheber Planning, and Robinson Reese, whose shared vision & uncompromising craftsmanship brought this exceptional residence to life.

113 Grand Canal, Newport Beach
$3,095,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NP26174363 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rarely does a true bayfront come available in Bayside Cove, and almost never on the main level. Set inside the gates of one of Newport Beach's quietest bayfront communities at the entrance to Balboa Island, this corner-position three bedroom, two bath residence sits directly on the water with sweeping views. The kitchen and dining room open into the family room, which opens again to a deck built for sunsets and easy waterfront living. A direct access two car garage places you steps from your own front door, a rare convenience on the main level. New paint and new carpet throughout allow the next owner to move in comfortably and update on their own timeline and to their own taste. Residents enjoy a recently redone bayfront pool set directly on the water that rivals anything found at a resort. Homes on the water in Bayside Cove trade quietly and infrequently. This one deserves to be seen in person.

981 Bayside Cove Unit 405, Newport Beach
$59,000,000
6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ NP26172783 MLS ⋅ Active Status
This landmark Newport Beach Harbor Island home, situated on two of its most extraordinary view lots, is available for sale for the first time in over 70 years. Favored for its timeless classic style, impressive private dockage, magnificent stately grounds, and beautifully manicured specimen trees, this gracious residence, built circa 1937, presides over Newport Harbor’s central turning basin and anchorage, the hub of the harbor’s yachting activity. This offering comprises two independent lots (numbers 20 and 21), each fifty feet wide. Their combined one hundred feet of frontage, found on the most desirable island in Newport Harbor, represents the last opportunity of its kind. Surrounded by Southern California’s most impressive and expensive waterside residences, this property can be restored, expanded, or wholly reimagined to build the waterfront home of your dreams. The existing private dock can accommodate several boats to 78’, and reconfiguration could allow for a yacht to 100’. Lot 21 can be purchased separately for $29,500,000.

20 Harbor Island, Newport Beach
$7,950,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ NP26170033 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Brand new construction on Balboa Island crowned by a stunning rooftop entertaining level that spans the full length of the home. Offering over 1,200 square feet of additional outdoor living, the covered rooftop lounge showcases vaulted beamed ceilings, a wet bar with sink and beverage refrigeration, a built in TV, and a full bath, all opening to expansive view decks at both ends with panoramic views of the bay and Fashion Island. On the main level, the great room with fireplace opens through pocket doors to the front patio and fire pit, blending indoor and outdoor living the way island life is meant to be enjoyed. The beautifully appointed kitchen features custom sage green cabinetry, a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a large center island, complemented by a stylish built in wine bar with a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and display rack. This four bedroom home offers a serene primary suite with a fireplace, a covered front balcony, and a spa style bath with heated floors, a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanity, and a walk in closet with custom built ins. Wide plank oak flooring, Waterworks fixtures, Restoration Hardware lighting, Lutron lighting control, surround sound, an outdoor shower, golf cart parking, a two car garage, and so much more. Perfectly located in the heart of the island, this is a rare opportunity to own new construction in one of Newport Harbor's most beloved communities.

225 Diamond, Newport Beach
$7,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NP26166099 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
Timeless architecture meets effortless coastal living. Within the exclusive guard-gated community of Bayshores, this impeccable residence blends warm architectural character with sophisticated contemporary finishes. Filled with natural light, the thoughtfully designed floor plan offers three bedrooms on the main level and a private second-floor primary retreat complete with a fireplace, spa-inspired bath, stunning walk-in closet with a built-in office, and a rooftop deck. Soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams frame the expansive living spaces, while accordion doors disappear to create a seamless connection to the oversized entertaining patio, complete with a statement brick fireplace for year-round enjoyment. Every room reflects quality craftsmanship, understated elegance, and meticulous attention to detail. An extraordinary opportunity to own a turnkey home in Bayshores, where private waterfront amenities, 24-hour guard-gated security, and a true sense of community create one of Newport Beach's most coveted coastal lifestyles.

2771 Bayshore, Newport Beach
$3,195,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ NP26160842 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Outstanding Balboa Island Commercial and Residential Mixed-Use building, centrally located near the Ferry, Balboa Pavilion, shopping, and restaurants. At 3,026 square feet, this is one of the largest buildings on the Island on a standard 30 x 85-foot lot. The lower-level commercial space has previously been leased as a dentist's office but would be ideal for a wide variety of retail or professional uses, and may also be leased as two separate commercial spaces. Behind this space are two large office/workshop areas, a half bathroom, and laundry facilities. The upstairs unit is bright and spacious, with three bedrooms, two baths, and an abundance of built-in storage. Completing the upper level is a huge, inviting, partially covered deck, perfect for daily living, dining, and entertaining. This unit is currently leased as a residence with long-term tenants. In the rear of the property is a two-car garage, plus open spaces for one or two additional vehicles. 122 Agate is a rare and exciting offering, perfect for a homeowner, entrepreneur, or investor!

122 Agate, Newport Beach
$3,195,000
NP26144548 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Outstanding Balboa Island Commercial and Residential Mixed-Use building, centrally located near the Ferry, Balboa Pavilion, shopping, and restaurants. At 3,026 square feet, this is one of the largest buildings on the Island on a standard 30 x 85-foot lot. The lower-level commercial space has previously been leased as a dentist's office but would be ideal for a wide variety of retail or professional uses, and may also be leased as two separate commercial spaces. Behind this space are two large office/workshop areas, a half bathroom, and laundry facilities. The upstairs unit is bright and spacious, with three bedrooms, two baths, and an abundance of built-in storage. Completing the upper level is a huge, inviting, partially covered deck, perfect for daily living, dining, and entertaining. This unit is currently leased as a residence with long-term tenants. In the rear of the property is a two-car garage, plus open spaces for one or two additional vehicles. 122 Agate is a rare and exciting offering, perfect for a homeowner, entrepreneur, or investor!

122 Agate, Newport Beach
$4,295,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ NP26146159 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
An exceptional opportunity to own a coveted waterfront home on Balboa Island. Whether envisioned as a future ground-up development or enjoyed as a charming coastal retreat, this property offers rare versatility in an iconic setting. Perfectly positioned along one of the island’s picturesque canals, the home captures tranquil water views stretching toward Little Island, Bayside Drive, and the open bay beyond. Rich in character, this classic boardwalk residence blends timeless coastal charm with a flexible, spacious layout ideal for a variety of living arrangements. Originally built in the 1930s and thoughtfully expanded in the 1960s, the home now offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Two living areas, dual dining spaces, two kitchens, and separate staircases create a unique configuration that lives like a single-family home while accommodating multi-generational living or guest flexibility. Outdoor highlights include a private pier, and mooring suitable for an approximately 18- foot boat—perfect for bay cruising, paddleboarding, and enjoying the waterfront lifestyle. Also features a rooftop deck showcasing sweeping water views and refreshing coastal breezes. Additional features include garage parking that accommodates two cars plus a golf cart—an exceptional amenity on Balboa Island—and immediate access to the renowned boardwalk. A rare offering with endless potential—this is true waterfront living with space, character, and an unbeatable canal-to-bay location.

325 Grand Canal, Newport Beach
$9,995,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ OC26141260 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Occupying the largest lot on prestigious Harbor Island Drive, this exceptional corner bayfront residence offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy one of Newport Beach's most coveted waterfront locations. With approximately 146 feet of bay frontage, the private dock accommodates a 70-foot yacht, a Duffy boat, and two dock racks, creating the perfect setting for boating enthusiasts. Designed to maximize its spectacular surroundings, the home captures panoramic views of the bay, and harbor from nearly every room. The expansive waterfront terrace features a dipping pool, elevated spa, and multiple areas for entertaining, while pass-through windows from the kitchen and formal bar create effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home offers five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and an office. A private main-level suite with its own entrance is ideal for guests or multi-generational living, while the spacious primary retreat features a fireplace sitting area and a private balcony overlooking the water. Custom details throughout include Kohler Artist Edition sinks, handcrafted mosaic tilework, and spa-inspired finishes. Rebuilt down to the studs in 1991, this remarkable property also includes access to Harbor Island's private beach and is just minutes from Balboa Island, world-class dining, shopping, and Newport Harbor, offering an unmatched coastal lifestyle.

842 Harbor Island Drive, Newport Beach
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