Balboa Island in Newport Beach

by sharonpaxson on March 2, 2010 · 0 comments


Balboa Island Ferry

balboa island

Balboa Island in Newport Beach actually consists of three islands – the main island, the little island and Collins Island. Collins Island actually has only 8 homes that are located on it.

The Grand Canal is the Canal located between the main island and the little island.

balboa island

Here is a little history about Balboa Island: In 1908, William Collins, who was from Pasadena in California began dredging a channel on the north side of Newport bay and deposited the sand on the tide lands. As a result of the sand and silt piling up, that was the beginning of Balboa Island.

Balboa Island

The main island of Balboa Island has approximately 1459 home sites. There is a main street that you enter Balboa Island called Marine Avenue. Marine Avenue has many local shops and restaurants. Most of the residents of Balboa Island travel around via a golf cart.

There is a ferry that connects Balboa Island to the Balboa Peninsula. The ferry carries three automobiles, and bicycles and pedestrians as well. It is a brief but well worth it journey!

Balboa Island ferry

Currently, on Balboa Island there are 23 active listings on the main island ranging in price from $1,095,000 to $4,800,000. The property for $4,800,00 is a bay front.

There are 7 properties in back up/pending status, and 3 have sold since January 2010.

Balboa Island is a wonderful destination point, and it is a  peaceful way to starting your day with a walk or run around the islands.

Search the MLS for Balboa Island homes for sale, and real estate on Balboa Island, and Newport Beach real estate.

Showing properties 1 - 20 of 20. See more Balboa Island Homes for Sale .
(all data current as of 5/23/2012)

  1. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,685 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1939
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 7
  2. 6 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,400 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,740 sqft
    Year built: 2003
    Parking spots: 8
    Days on market: 8
  3. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,500 sq ft
    Lot size: 1,170 sqft
    Year built: 1948
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 12
  4. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 716 sq ft
    Lot size: 1,140 sqft
    Year built: 1924
    Days on market: 14
  5. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Lot size: 2,632 sqft
    Year built: 1912
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 22
  6. 5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,467 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1996
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 34
  7. 5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,090 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,622 sqft
    Year built: 1972
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 43
  8. 2 beds, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,030 sq ft
    Lot size: 990 sqft
    Year built: 1926
    Days on market: 52
  9. 3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,257 sq ft
    Lot size: 1,680 sqft
    Year built: 1973
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 58
  10. 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,185 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,500 sqft
    Year built: 1986
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 66
  11. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,389 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1928
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 70
  12. 4 beds, 3 part baths
    Home size: 3,006 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,350 sqft
    Year built: 1946
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 80
  13. 7 beds, 7 full baths
    Home size: 4,432 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,253 sqft
    Year built: 1965
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 103
  14. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,220 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1928
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 105
  15. 4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1986
    Parking spots: 5
    Days on market: 174
  16. 6 beds, 4 part baths
    Home size: 2,528 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1963
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 210
  17. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 2,710 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1965
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 219
  18. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,778 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1935
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 230
  19. 3 beds, 3 part baths
    Home size: 1,594 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1942
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 300
  20. 4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,645 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,250 sqft
    Year built: 1937
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 434

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