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303 Amethyst Avenue sold on May 15, 2024 for $3,200,000, 2.9% below the $3,295,000 asking price after 56 days on the market. The seller carried financing. The details are below for reference.
303 Amethyst Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,059 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1939
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$3,200,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,187,500
The home
About 303 Amethyst Avenue
BACK ON MARKET FOLLOWING TWO MONTH RENTAL. PROPERTY IS TURNKEY FULLY FURNISHED WITH CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SHORT TERM RENTAL PERMIT. This is an exquisite opportunity to own a piece of paradise in the heart of Balboa Island. A charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage that epitomizes coastal living at its finest. This charming 1939 cottage effortlessly blends the charm of yesteryear with the comforts of contemporary living and modern conveniences. Enjoy the convenience of being just moments away from local eateries, boutique shops, and recreational activities, making every day a new adventure.
Picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee or entertaining friends on your expansive front patio, enclosed by a classic white picket fence. It is the perfect setting for creating lasting memories. Step inside through the Dutch door entry and you will be greeted by a light and airy living room with high beamed ceilings, original hardwood floors and stone fireplace. For a more private setting, enjoy the large covered rear patio complete with a barbeque and separate dining.
The heart of the home, the kitchen, is adorned with black limestone floors and sleek quartz countertops, creating a sophisticated space where culinary delights come to life. It’s a perfect blend of form and function.
This cottage comes fully furnished allowing you to immerse yourself in the coastal lifestyle from day one. With the coveted short-term rental permit in hand and turnkey furnishings, you can start generating returns on your investment right away. Imagine owning a slice of coastal paradise that not only embraces the laid-back charm of Balboa Island living but also presents a lucrative investment opportunity. Benefit from the perpetual allure of Balboa Island, where tourists and vacationers seek the unique experience of coastal living. Your property is poised to become a sought after retreat.
Now is the time to turn your dream of owning a Balboa Island cottage into reality. Arrange a viewing today, and let this charming property speak for itself.
Property details for 303 Amethyst Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,059 square feet of living space on a 2,550-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-142-21. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, an updated home, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP23210395
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,059
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 05014221
- On Market Date
- 2023-11-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Furnished, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylights, Shutters
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick Veneer, Drywall, Plaster, Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 303 Amethyst Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Sold | $3,200,000 | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Withdrawn | |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Status changed to Withdrawn | From Active | |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 303 Amethyst Avenue
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard and noise 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.
- Airport noise
Outside John Wayne Airport's 60 dB CNEL noise contour, 0.9 miles from it.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Airport Environs Land Use Plan noise contours. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 36 of 36 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 36 of 36.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062026, 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). 156 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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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, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1207 N Bay Front | Oct 14, 2026 | $7,250,000 | 992 | $7,308 | 128 |
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Schools
School District for 303 Amethyst 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 Thomas Christensen of THOMAS E CHRISTENSEN & ASSOC
Listing information updated May 17, 2024 at 5:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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