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119 Crystal Avenue sold on December 11, 2017 for $2,260,000, 1.5% below the $2,295,000 asking price after 96 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,495,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
119 Crystal Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,150 sq ft
- 2,614 sq ft lot
- Built 1928
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$2,260,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Little Island
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,500,000
The home
About 119 Crystal Avenue
PRICE REDUCED $100,000 on this circa 1928 classic Little Balboa Island cottage duplex located in the coveted one hundred block of Crystal, a few doors from the South Bayfront. The front cottage, approached through lush gardens and a large patio, has four bedrooms and two baths. The main level, infused with natural light, has a spacious family room with original wood redwood beamed ceilings, an oversized hearth and fireplace, dining room, kitchen, full bath and gleaming fir flooring throughout. The second level has the master bedroom, three guest bedrooms and a full bath. The rear cottage has a private apartment over the 2-car garage and the apartment has a bedroom and bath, kitchen and living room with vaulted ceilings and a balcony deck. 119 Crystal has been in the same family for 46 years; it presents a rare opportunity for the new owner to obtain an original cottage in excellent condition at one of the best locations on the Island!
Property details for 119 Crystal Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 2,150 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1928. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-182-18. Highlights include bay views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP17177887
- Year Built
- 1928
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,150
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05018218
- On Market Date
- 2017-07-23
- Zoning
- R1.5
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- See Remarks
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Garden
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 119 Crystal Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2017 | Sold | $2,260,000 | |
| Jul 23, 2017 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 119 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 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 22 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062017, 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). 152 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.
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Schools
School District for 119 Crystal Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Donald Abrams of Abrams Coastal Properties
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:28 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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