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208 Sapphire Avenue sold on February 17, 2015 for $2,595,000, 5.6% below the $2,750,000 asking price after 47 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
208 Sapphire Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,720 sq ft
- 2,614 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$2,595,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,187,500
The home
About 208 Sapphire Avenue
From the moment you step onto it's artfully paved over-sized patio, you will appreciate 208 Sapphire's unique marriage
of rich Mediterranean architecture and fresh Beach/Island living! Boasting 3 bedrooms, an office, third-level loft space
and 3 1/2 well-appointed bathrooms, the 2,320 square feet of living space provides the perfect beach getaway! Custom
built in 2005 as a secondary residence, the exquisite detail in every corner and adorning every finish will ensure
you never want to leave! The gorgeous hardwood floors continue throughout all three levels of the home, with custom
Spanish tile in select rooms. Chefs will appreciate the spacious gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and
top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. On the second level, enjoy the Master Suite with a private sitting balcony to
drink your morning coffee and enjoy a peek-a-boo view of the Bay. An office with built-in desk space and pocket
french doors is down the hall, before a secondary guest bedroom. The finishing touch on the second level is a large
Guest Suite with a separate entry. The third level boasts a loft space and Rooftop Deck! Whether you're in the market
for the perfect vacation home, or your dream year-round residence, 208 Sapphire will not disappoint!
Property details for 208 Sapphire Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,720 square feet of living space on a 2,614-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-121-10. Highlights include peek-a-boo bay and panoramic views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15000055
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,720
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Peek A Boo, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05012110
- On Market Date
- 2015-01-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceramic Counters, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Common Area, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Rooftop, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Fencing
- None
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 208 Sapphire Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2015 | Sold | $2,595,000 | |
| Jan 1, 2015 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 208 Sapphire 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 5,000 Mbps, at 17 of 27 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 27 of 27. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 20 of 27.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062023, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 158 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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The neighborhood
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 - Main Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 22
- Median price
- $5,187,500
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $2,501
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Island - Main Island sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Sapphire | Oct 30, 2026 | $6,275,000 | 2,321 | $2,704 | 31 |
| 1207 N Bay Front | Oct 14, 2026 | $7,250,000 | 992 | $7,308 | 128 |
| 226 Opal | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,980,000 | 936 | $3,184 | 10 |
| 225 Diamond | Sep 29, 2026 | $7,585,000 | 2,312 | $3,281 | 43 |
| 325 Grand Canal | Sep 28, 2026 | $4,400,000 | 2,542 | $1,731 | 16 |
See 18 homes for sale in Balboa Island - Main Island Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 208 Sapphire 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 Emily Listman of Balboa Newport Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:48 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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