Balboa Island in Newport Beach

by sharonpaxson on March 2, 2010 · 0 comments

Balboa Island in Newport Beach | Homes for Sale on Balboa Island

Balboa Island Ferry

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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!

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 - 11 of 11. See more Balboa Island Homes for Sale .
(all data current as of 5/22/2013)

  1. 7 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 4,482 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,356 sqft
    Year built: 1965
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 6
  2. 4 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths
    Home size: 2,133 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,614 sqft
    Year built: 1936
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 21
  3. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,090 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1977
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 22
  4. 3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,720 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 2013
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 37
  5. 3 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 3,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,614 sqft
    Year built: 2004
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 43
  6. 3 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths
    Home size: 3,770 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,570 sqft
    Year built: 2006
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 50
  7. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,275 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1930
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 65
  8. 3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,212 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1947
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 128
  9. 3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 2,370 sqft
    Year built: 1948
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 169
  10. 5 beds, 4 part baths
    Home size: 2,781 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 2003
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 203
  11. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,632 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,550 sqft
    Year built: 1930
    Parking spots: 5
    Days on market: 238

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sharonpaxson

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