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115 Apolena Avenue sold on March 10, 2026 for $6,800,000, 3.7% below the $7,060,000 asking price after 367 days on the market; it was first listed at $8,495,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
115 Apolena Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 8 beds
- 6 baths
- 4,867 sq ft
- Built 1930
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$6,800,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
14 duplexes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,764,855
The home
About 115 Apolena Avenue
Extraordinary Yale Home on Famed Story Book Row! 1st Time on the Market in 50+Years. 5 Bedroom Home, 2 Bedroom Apartment, In-Law Guest Quarters, 2 Full Lots. Main Residence: 5 Bedroom | 4 Baths | Chef - Friendly Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar Opening to Family Room | Generous Size Dining Room w/ Fireplace | Spacious Living Room w/ Cathedral Ceilings Accented by Wood Beam Trusses | Showpiece Custom Brick Fireplace |Large Loft is a Multiple Use Work or Play Space Overlooking Living Room | Butlers Pantry Adjacent to Living Room | 2 Downstairs Bedrooms Each w/Available Bath | Laundry Room | Hand-Crafted Cottage Fence & Entry Gate Accent Garden Patio & Porch Creating a Whimsical Welcome to this Nostalgic Balboa Island Home | A Central Courtyard w/ French Doors Opening from Downstairs Living Areas is a Crown Jewel of this Property…an Alluring European-Style Outdoor Gathering Area w/Brick Fireplace is Perfect for Relaxation, Gardening, Enjoying Morning Coffee or Entertaining on a Small or Grand Scale! Apartment: 2 Bedroom | 1 Full Bath | Breakfast Bar | Dining Area | Private Entrance W/ Interior Staircase |Stacked Washer / Dryer | Balcony Patio. In-Law Guest Quarters: Studio Style | Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar | 1 Full Bath| Balcony | Private Entrance w/ Interior Staircase. Parking:2 Individual Two-Car Garages w/ Work Benches, Cupboards, Tool Closets | Large Double Gated Carport Located Between the Garages Accommodates an Additional Car, Golf Carts, Boats, Bikes, Surfboards & Beach Gear. Location! 4 Doors to a Wonderful South Bay Front Beach! Short Distance to Marine Avenue the Hub of Community | Short Jaunt on So. Bay Front Boardwalk to Balboa Island Ferry Landing for a Ferry Ride Across the Bay to the Fun Zone & Restaurants, Ocean & the Balboa Pier for Swimming, Surfing & Fishing. 115 Apolena is an Original Yale Home as seen through its Whimsical Architecture, Wood Craftmanship Showcasing Beam Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Staircase & Balcony Railings, Clever Nooks & Niches | Leaded Windows, Brick Fireplaces, Vintage Light Fixtures & Handcrafted Doors w/Classic Knobs & Latches all add to the Vintage Flair In 1997 the Owners Purchased & Incorporated the Property Next Door in an Extensive Remodel. Every Effort was made to Replicate the Whimsical Qualities of the Original Yale Home in the New Addition & Create One Home on the Two Lots that Sustains the Architectural Style, Craftsmanship & Whimsey of the Original Yale Home….it was a Success!
Property details for 115 Apolena Avenue
This 8-bedroom, 6-bath duplex sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 4,867 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1930. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-112-28. Highlights include peek-a-boo bay views, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, and French provincial architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- NP24188110
- Year Built
- 1930
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,867
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1171
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Bay, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 05011228
- On Market Date
- 2024-09-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Chute, Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Stained Glass, Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Custom, French Provincial
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Shingle Siding, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Level, Rectangular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Carport, Garage, See Remarks
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Fishing, Gutters, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 115 Apolena Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Sold | $6,800,000 | |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Pending | |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Price reduced | $7,060,000 | From $7,375,000 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Price reduced | $7,375,000 | From $7,995,000 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Price reduced | $7,995,000 | From $8,495,000 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Listed for sale | $8,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 115 Apolena 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. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 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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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
- 14
- Median price
- $3,764,855
- Median days on market
- 60
- Median per sq ft
- $1,662
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 Amethyst | Sep 29, 2026 | $3,736,710 | 2,805 | $1,332 | 115 |
| 118 Emerald | Aug 20, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,893 | $1,770 | 79 |
| 1403 N Bayfront | Aug 3, 2026 | $5,600,000 | 2,105 | $2,660 | 27 |
| 216 Amethyst | Jul 30, 2026 | $3,180,000 | 2,363 | $1,346 | 147 |
| 302 S Bay Front | Jun 25, 2026 | $7,105,000 | 2,926 | $2,428 | 60 |
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School District for 115 Apolena Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Listed by Mary Hardesty of Mary Hardesty Realty
Listing information updated Mar 10, 2026 at 10:13 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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