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124 Crystal Avenue sold on October 4, 2018 for $2,370,000, 5% below the $2,495,000 asking price after 8 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,485,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
124 Crystal Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,044 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1947
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$2,370,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Little Island
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,500,000
The home
About 124 Crystal Avenue
CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE ON THE "LITTLE ISLAND" OF BALBOA ISLAND...HOMES IN THIS AREA ARE RARELY AVAILABLE...WALK TO THE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS OF DOWNTOWN BALBOA OVER THE NEARBY BRIDGE OR RELAX AND ENJOY THE SEA BREEZES FROM YOUR ADORABLE FRONT PATIO WITH PEEK BAY VIEWS. THIS PROPERTY IS A STREET TO ALLEY LOT WITH GARAGE AND PARKING OFF ALLEY PLUS A ONE WAY STREET JUST STEPS FROM THE BAY. THE FLOOR PLAN FLOWS BETWEEN THE INDOORS/OUTDOORS WITH THE LIVING AND DINING ROOM FACING THE AMPLE FRONT YARD BRICKED PATIO AND THE FAMILY ROOM/KITCHEN AREA OPENS TO A SECLUDED AND SERENE BRICKED PATIO. CHARM AND THE FUN BEACH LIFESTYLE SPARKLE THROUGHOUT THIS SMART DESIGN. THE MAIN FLOOR INCLUDES A FIREPLACE AND CUSTOM BOOKSHELVES WITH TIMELESS ARCHITECTURAL STYLE IN THE LIVING ROOM AND THE KITCHEN OPENS WITH A LARGE BREAKFAST BAR TO THE SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM. THERE IS A MAIN FLOOR SMALL BEDROOM OR OFFICE WITH HALF BATH PLUS ANOTHER FULL BATH ON THE MAIN FLOOR. UPSTAIRS, THE SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE FEATURES A SITTING AREA PLUS TWO DECKS INCLUDING A LARGE ROOFTOP DECK AND THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL SECONDARY BEDROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 4 BEDROOMS AND 3.5 BATHS. EVERYDAY IS A VACATION LIVING IN THIS HOUSE BY THE SEA WITH A SPLENDID SEASIDE LOCATION IN A TRANQUIL SETTING.
Property details for 124 Crystal Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,044 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1947. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-183-02. Highlights include a fireplace and a one-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG18197197
- Year Built
- 1947
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,044
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 05018302
- On Market Date
- 2018-08-13
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Street Lights
The record
Property History for 124 Crystal Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2018 | Sold | $2,370,000 | |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Listed for sale | $2,485,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 124 Crystal Avenue
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0382K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Newport Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Inside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 25 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 166 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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About Newport Beach
Set along the Pacific in Orange County, Newport Beach surrounds Newport Harbor, where Balboa Island, Lido Isle, and the Balboa Peninsula frame one of California's largest recreational harbors. The city stretches from the Balboa and Newport piers to Corona del Mar and Fashion Island, within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Balboa Island - Little Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $4,500,000
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $2,197
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Island - Little Island sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 Abalone | Sep 30, 2026 | $5,995,000 | 2,972 | $2,017 | 1 |
| 1610 Park Avenue | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,300,000 | 1,008 | $2,282 | 112 |
| 214 Abalone Avenue | Jul 23, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 2,760 | $1,993 | 137 |
| 1708 Park Avenue | Jul 20, 2026 | $3,500,000 | 1,593 | $2,197 | 40 |
| 322 Grand Canal | Jun 8, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 1,653 | $2,722 | 30 |
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Schools
School District for 124 Crystal Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Connie McKibban of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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