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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

$8,000,000
Beds
5
Baths
4
Sq Ft
2,787
Per Sq Ft
$2,870
Sq Ft Lot
2,548
Built
1947
Garage
2-car

Single Family ResidenceSold

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Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island

22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,670,000

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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

DateEventPriceNote
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

22Homes sold
$3,670,000Median price
13Median days on market
$2,297Median per sq ft

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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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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