Balboa Island in Newport Beach | Homes for Sale on 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.
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.
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!
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.
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$9,000,000 : 530 South Bay Front, Newport Beach7 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$7,250,000 : 800 South Bayfront, Newport Beach4 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths
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$2,085,000 : 224 Opal Avenue, Newport Beach3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$2,699,000 : 318 Amethyst, Newport Beach3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$4,995,000 : 701 North Bay Front, Newport Beach3 beds, 4 full baths
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$3,750,000 : 209 APOLENA Avenue, Newport Beach3 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths
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$2,195,000 : 226 Ruby Avenue, Newport Beach2 beds, 2 full baths
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$2,850,000 : 1311 North BAY FRONT, Newport Beach3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$2,995,000 : 212 Crystal AVE, Newport Beach3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$2,799,000 : 113 JADE Avenue, Newport Beach5 beds, 4 part baths
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$1,499,000 : 231 AGATE Avenue, Newport Beach4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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