Sold
118 Sapphire Avenue sold on January 22, 2018 for $3,800,000, 2.4% below the $3,895,000 asking price after 70 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,949,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
118 Sapphire Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,321 sq ft
- 2,614 sq ft lot
- Built 2010
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$3,800,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
23 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP26196169 (Sold).
The home
About 118 Sapphire Avenue
Spectacular Cape Cod custom Ian Harrison designed home in the prime 100 block of Sapphire on Balboa Island. This beautiful home has a wonderful open floor plan with abundant indoor/outdoor living space with bleached white oak floors throughout, front and side patios, central air conditioning, detailed finished garage, and a large roof deck. The first level has a spacious great room with a private interior patio with folding glass walls, gourmet kitchen with quartz counter tops, Sub-Zero refrigerator and Dacor 6-burner range with double oven, a sunny elevated front patio plus a powder room, wine cellar, and 2-car garage. The second level includes a grand master suite with spa-quality bath and balcony with views of the Bay, two guest bedrooms with a connecting sitting lounge, two baths and a den/bonus room. The third level has an interior office area plus a large roof deck with fireplace, TV and peek-a-boo views of the Bay. This stunning home, at a wonderful "heart of the Island location," is in turnkey move-in condition. Bring your toothbrush!
Property details for 118 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 2,321 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2010. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-111-05. Highlights include bay and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP17198582
- Year Built
- 2010
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,321
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights
- Parcel Number
- 05011105
- On Market Date
- 2017-09-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Attic, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Patio Home
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Lighting
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rooftop
- Fencing
- Vinyl
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 118 Sapphire Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Sold | $6,275,000 | Arbor Real Estate |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Sold | $5,495,000 | Shorecrest Real Estate, Inc |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Sold | $3,800,000 | |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Listed for sale | $3,949,000 | |
| Oct 17, 2013 | Sold | $3,200,000 | Abrams Coastal Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 118 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 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 21 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 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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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
- 23
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $2,590
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 - Main Island sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 Alvarado Place | Nov 4, 2026 | $2,699,000 | 1,033 | $2,613 | 207 |
| 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 |
See 17 homes for sale in Balboa Island - Main Island Newport Beach housing market
Schools
School District for 118 Sapphire 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 Jun 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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