Today was a beautiful day in Newport Beach, and there were some great houses on preview. The Lido Peninsula Resort which is located on the Lido Peninsula has manufactured homes. Most of these homes have a Cape Cod style to them.. It is a charming community with smaller homes. Some of the homes are located right on the water, and there are slips available as well. The homes in this area are on lease property.

One property located at 27 Drake Street in Newport Beach is listed for sale at $315,000. This property was recently remodeled and it was designed R.A. Jeheber in Newport Beach. This home is charming with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and there is also handicap access.

Below is one of the bedrooms in this charming home at 27 Drake Street in Newport Beach.

The Lido Peninsula Resorts offers another area for people to consider when movingto the area. The homes are walking distance to the beach and bay, there is a community pool, and it is walking distance to upscale dining. Many of the residents in this community travel around via golf carts.

Below is a photo of another home in the area which has a Cape Cod feel to it.

If I can answer any questions about Newport Beach Real Estate, or the Lido Peninsula Resort, please contact me.

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The Castaways in Newport Beach is a guard gated community in Newport Beach. The homes reside up on the bluff, and the homes on the front row have spectacular Newport Harbor, and ocean views.

The Castaways  is bordered off Dover Drive and is located near the Dover Shores area. The homes in the Castaways were built by Taylor Woodrow and built in 1997 and 1998. The Castaways in Newport Beach has 119 homes, and the architecture homes are a Cape Cod style. It really is a charming community. The residents of the Castaways in Newport Beach attend Mariner’s Elementary School, Ensign Middle School and Newport Harbor High School.

The homes in the Castaways as well as the landscaping are impeccably maintained. The Castaways in Newport Beach also has trails for walking and enjoying the California climate.

In the past year, there have been two sales in the Castaways. The prices for those homes sold in 2009 range in price from $1,710,000 to $1,900,000.

Currently, there are two properties in back up status.

15 Cape Danbury, Newport Beach - Priced at $1,695,000

31 Cape Andover, Newport Beach – Priced at $2,750,000

There are two active listings on the market:

35 Cape Andover, Newport Beach – Priced at $2,675,000

I toured this home last week on Broker Preview, and it has a beautiful view, koi pond, and the home is decorated with a beach style, elegant yet comfortable feel.

67 Cape Andover, Newport Beach – Priced  at $2,750,000

Both of these homes are located on the front row and do offer Newport Harbor, back back and ocean views.

If I can answer any questions about the Castaways in Newport Beach, or real estate in Newport Beach, please contact me.

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Trovare is a gated community located in Newport Coast off Vista Ridge. Trovare has approximately 168 condos with six different floor plans. The square footage for the floor plans range in size from 1094 square feet to 1742 square feet. There are only two floor plans which offer three bedrooms, and the other floor plans have two bedrooms.

Trovare is located up on a hill, and offers beautiful architecture. Trovare is a lovely community.

Trovare in Newport Coast was built over a period from 1994 to 1996. Some of the units have ocean views, and some of the units have mountain views. Trovare offers a private pool, spa, and fireplace for community  gatherings. Also, Trovare has private tennis courts for the sports enthusiast.

Each of the properties in Trovare has two car attached garages as well.

Trovare in Newport Coast is located in the Newport Mesa School District, and the public elementary school the children attend is the Newport Coast Elementary School. The middle and high school that the children of this area attend is Corona del Mar High School.

Currently there are three properties for sale in Trovare:

9 Savona Court, Newport Coast - Offered at $599,950

4 Sorrento Court, Newport Coast – Offered at $699,000

17 Savona Court, Newport Coast – Offered at $769,900

If I can answer any questions about homes for sale in Newport Coast, or about any property in Trovare in Newport Coast, please contact me.

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The Village in Corona del Mar is a charming area of the city located off Coast Highway. Corona del Mar literally means “crown of the sea”. It is a highly sought after area, and offers many neighborhoods including the Village.

Corona del Mar has street names in alphabetical order named after flowers such as Begonia, Carnation, Dahlia, Narcissus and Poppy just to name a few. These are the streets that are located in the Village. It is a very desirable area because the residents can walk to dining and shopping at their leisure.

In Corona del Mar, there are both single family residences as well as condo’s which are typically front and back units. With tree lined streets, and walking distance to Coast Highway, the Village in Corona del Mar is a highly sought after area to reside in and search for Corona del Mar homes for sale.

Ocean Boulevard is a particularly beautiful area and many of these homes have sweeping panoramic views of Big Corona as well as Newport Harbor, and the Newport Peninsula. On a clear day, you can see Catalina Island. Towards the end of Ocean Boulevard, there is a park called Look Out Point and it offers spectacular ocean views. Many people just come to sit and watch the sun set in this incredible area.

On the south side of Coast Highway, there are currently 42 active listings which are single family residences. The property at 2520 First Avenue in CDM is priced at $995,000 and it is the lowest priced home in this area of the Village. The highest priced is at $38,000,000 located at 401 Avocado. Below is the view from this property.

There are six in back up/pending status, and there have been fives sales since September 1, 2009.

If I can answer any questions about Corona del Mar homes for sale, Corona del Mar Real Estate, or the Village in Corona del Mar, please contact me.

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One of the most highly sought after areas in Newport Beach include Balboa Island, which consists of three islands that are located within Newport Harbor. There is the main island, the little island and Collins Island.  

Balboa Island has very beautiful homes, both bay-front and located on the streets that are all named after semi-precious stones.  Some of the the bay-front homes may include a dock for different sized boats depending upon where the home is located. One of the best ways to enjoy the island is walk the island on the boardwalk on both the main island and the little island. You will see many people walking, jogging, and walking their dogs. Also, located on Balboa Island is the Balboa Island Ferry which was originated in 1909. The Balboa Island ferry is a three car ferry which transports vehicles, people and their bicycles to and from Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula. It is a brief journey, but enjoyable just the same.

Balboa Island is divided into three islands. The  main island which has 1187 homes, the Little Island which is located across the Grand Canal has 229 homes. Collins Island which is located of the main Island has 8 homes. The streets of Balboa Island are named after Semi-precious stones including Abalone, Amethyst, Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, and Coral to name a few which creates more charm in the area as seen in the photo above. The main street which you enter Balboa Island is Marine, and there are many shops and restaurants to enjoy located right along Marine Avenue. Most of the residents use golf carts to cruise around the island. Below is a photo of Marine Avenue on Balboa Island.

The history of Balboa Island is very interesting. William Collins, who was from Pasadena, California began dredging a channel on the north side of Newport bay and deposited the sand and silt on tide lands that would eventually become Balboa Island in 1908.  As a result of piling up the silt and sand on the tide lands, this was the beginning of Balboa Island.

During this same time period, there were lots that were being offered for sale in the amounts of $350.00 to $750.00. Of course, the highest price lots were the ones that were located on the bay and waterfront. However, even though these lots were being advertised, many of the original lots were sold for as little as $25.00.

Balboa Island in Newport Beach was considered a place to go for summer vacations. Many of the Balboa Island homes did not have heaters, so these homes were used during the summer months, and many were often closed up for the winter. Tourists and families came to visit Balboa Island during the summer months and enjoy the climate in Newport Beach.

The growth of Balboa Island was slow initially, however in 1916 Balboa Island officially became part of the the City of Newport Beach.

Joe Beek who was also part of the initial development of Balboa Island.  In 1919, Joe Beek obtained the first contract for a ferry between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula. The first car that was transported on the Balboa Island Ferry was in 1920, and it was for a fee of .10 cents.  Joe Beek’s ferry boat was called the Joker, and the original capacity was two cars. The ferry is still in existence and t here are three 64 foot ferries, that have the capacity to carry three automobiles. Also, many bicyclists and pedestrians can ride for a fee as well. The ferry drivers are very skilled particularly during the summer months when Newport Harbor can be incredibly busy with the Newport Harbor boat traffic. It is a great way to travel from the Peninsula to the Island and enjoy the beauty of the Newport Harbor on the brief journey.

Balboa Island was also a place that was frequented by many celebrities. In fact, in the 1920’s and 1930’s, there were many movies that were filmed on Balboa Island. James Cagney officially purchased Collins Island in 1938 and then later sold in 1948.

There are some wonderful activities to enjoy on Balboa Island from swimming, kayaking, sailing, boating and fishing as seen below here.

Currently, the lowest priced home on Balboa Island is listed at 1305 Park is listed for $1,095,000, and the highest priced home is listed for 9,995,000  at 3 Collins Island. There is a consistent charm on Balboa Island. Balboa Island is a very desirable place to live in Newport Beach.

If I can answer any questions about real estate Balboa Island Real Estate, please contact me.

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Newport Beach offers something for everyone, whether you want to live on the beach, the bay or ocean front, there is a neighborhood and lifestyle for everyone. Of course, the closer you get to the water, the pricier the real estate. Typically, the lots are smaller when you are closer to the water.

Balboa Peninsula Point

One of my favorite neighborhoods or areas in Newport Beach is Peninsula Point. Located at the end of the Balboa Peninsula, Peninsula Point is an elite area with beautiful homes. There are beach front homes and bay front homes. This is the area where the famous Wedge is located which is right at the end of the Balboa Peninsula. Typically, if there is a large swell, then many tourists flock to the Wedge to view the waves. I was there last summer, and the waves were huge – close to 20 feet. And amazingly so, there were body surfers, and surfers. The Newport Beach lifeguards were out in force.

There are beautiful homes in this area, and there is a park. There are tennis courts available for the residents of Peninsula Point. There are a few of the homes which have slips for their yachts. One benefit of this location is that it takes less time for the boat to reach the open ocean, as the jetty is just beyond the point.

There are cape cod style homes, and many of the homes in Peninsula Point in Newport Beach have been redone. This is a wonderful lifestyle as you can walk to bay at Newport Harbor or enjoy one of the finest beaches in Newport Beach. And of course the excitement of the Wedge is an added benefit. Many of the residents in this area ride their bikes or walk, and it is a close bike ride to Balboa.

The homes at Peninsula Point are also located on the sand. This is truly a unique location, and there is no boardwalk in front of these homes.

There is also a Park for the children to enjoy, and there are activities and birthday parties at the Park. There is also a Community Foundation of Balboa Peninsula Point.

With regards to the real estate market, there are 23 active listings for sale ranging in price from $1,499,000 to $19,500,000. There is one pending. And the most recent sales are as follows:

2101 E. Ocean Boulevard – sold for $1,610,000

1525 E. Ocean Boulevard – sold for  $1,600,000

2165 E. Ocean Boulevard – sold for $1,950,000

2015 E. Ocean Boulevard – sold for $3,175,000

2290 Channel Road – sold for $4,450,000

If I can answer any questions regarding Real Estate on Peninsula Point in Newport Beach, please contact me at 949.280.0681.