$4,895,000
4Beds5Baths2,410SqFt
1520 AbaloneNewport Beach, CA 92662Balboa Island - Little Island
Sold
117 Abalone sold on December 4, 2025 for $3,500,000, at the asking price after 2 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
117 Abalone, Newport Beach, CA 92662
$3,500,000
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 1,611
- Per Sq Ft
- $2,173
- Sq Ft Lot
- 2,548
- Built
- 1940
- Garage
- 1-car
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Subdivision Balboa Island - Little Island
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
About 117 Abalone
Exceptional Showcase Yale Cottage on Peaceful and Serene Little Balboa Island. Built by Leon Yale, the preeminent builder of the 30’s and 40’s, this home proudly bears his imprint and all the charm of yesteryear. Just down the block from the South Bayfront, this lovingly maintained cottage features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a sleeping loft. Approaching the home through the Dutch door, the great room/living room beckons with the trademark Yale fireplace, beamed ceilings, and bay window with seating. The dining area opens to the living room, with spacious kitchen adjacent. Each of the bedrooms feature soaring beamed ceilings, as does the sleeping loft, along with ample built-in storage and distinctive details throughout. The large sunny front patio is the place to meet and greet Island neighbors, while the side courtyard is ideal for more private outdoor entertaining. A beloved generational home, 117 Abalone is perfect for the buyer wanting their own piece of Island history.
Property details for 117 Abalone
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,611 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1940. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-181-19. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, a 2,548-square-foot lot, and cottage architecture. 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
- $3,500,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,611 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 2,548 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1940
- MLS® Number
- NP25234739
- 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
- NP25234739
- Year Built
- 1940
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,611
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 05018119
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-14
- Zoning
- R1.5
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft
- Appliances
- Built In Range
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Patio Home
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick
- Parking
- Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing
Property History for 117 Abalone
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Sold | $3,500,000 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000 |
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 - Little Island home sales, past 12 months
6Homes sold
$4,000,000Median price
35Median days on market
$2,239Median 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 - Little Island sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1610 Park Avenue | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,300,000 | 1,008 | $2,282 | 112 |
| 214 Abalone Avenue | Jul 23, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 2,760 | $1,993 | 137 |
| 1708 Park Avenue | Jul 20, 2026 | $3,500,000 | 1,593 | $2,197 | 40 |
| 322 Grand Canal | Jun 8, 2026 | $4,500,000 | 1,653 | $2,722 | 30 |
| 323 E Bay Front | May 21, 2026 | $8,499,000 | 1,652 | $5,145 | 7 |
School District for 117 Abalone
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the Newport Mesa Unified.
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