
Sold
117 E Bay Front sold on January 23, 2026 for $8,000,000, 1.8% below the $8,149,500 asking price after 131 days on the market; it was first listed at $9,450,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

117 E Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Sq Ft
- 2,787
- Per Sq Ft
- $2,870
- Sq Ft Lot
- 2,548
- Built
- 1947
- Garage
- 2-car
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Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,670,000
About 117 E Bay Front
LEGACY BAYFRONT PROPERTY ON LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND. 117 E. Bay Front presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Newport Beach’s most iconic waterfront. Situated steps from the nexus of East and South Bay Front, known to locals as “Crab Point”, this traditional two-story home captures sweeping views of Newport harbor yacht channel and the Newport harbor entrance. With nearly 2,800 square feet of living space, savor breathtaking views from the first floor living and dining rooms, kitchen, and the large front brick patio perfect for entertaining, alfresco dining or simply relaxing. Upstairs, more front-row harbor views await from the spacious primary suite with fireplace, large sitting room, and over-sized private brick balcony. The main level includes two additional bedrooms and two baths, along with direct access to a two-car garage. The upper floor also features two more bedrooms—one or both of which can be closed off to create a private guest quarters complete with a wood-paneled living room, second kitchen, and dedicated exterior stairs. An included mooring complete with 18’ Boston Whaler runabout is accessed by the sandy beach located directly in front of the home and provides easy access to the ocean and harbor cruising. Located just a short stroll to Balboa Island, the Balboa Island Ferry and Marine Avenue’s charming boutiques and restaurants, this home offers the quintessential Little Balboa Island location and lifestyle. Now ready for its next steward, don’t miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Southern California’s most treasured coastal communities.
Property details for 117 E Bay Front
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,787 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1947. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-184-13. Highlights include ocean and harbor views, bay frontage, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 2,548-square-foot lot, and a turnkey home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Home Details
- Price
- $8,000,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,787 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 3
- Lot Size
- 2,548 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1947
- MLS® Number
- NP25176483
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP25176483
- Year Built
- 1947
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,787
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Harbor, Marina, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05018413
- On Market Date
- 2025-08-16
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Casement Windows, French Mullioned, Wood Frames
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Custom, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Shake
- Construction
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Level, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway Level, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Block, Brick, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Property History for 117 E Bay Front
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Sold | $8,000,000 | |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Listed for sale | $9,450,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 20, 2025 to Sep 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Agate | Aug 31, 2026 | $2,860,000 | 888 | $3,221 | 4 |
| 327 Onyx | Aug 18, 2026 | $3,450,000 | 2,128 | $1,621 | 102 |
| 209 Ruby | Jul 14, 2026 | $3,295,000 | 1,793 | $1,838 | 1 |
| 215 Opal | Jun 30, 2026 | $3,437,500 | 2,226 | $1,544 | 79 |
| 122 Collins Avenue | May 18, 2026 | $3,270,000 | 2,551 | $1,282 | 0 |
Schools for 117 E Bay Front
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Harbor View
- Middle
- Corona Del Mar
- High
- Corona Del Mar
- District
- Newport Mesa Unified
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Listed by Gordon Henry of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
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