Sold
125 Ruby Avenue sold on August 18, 2016 for $1,600,000, 11.1% below the $1,799,000 asking price after 336 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,199,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
125 Ruby Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,698 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1937
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$1,600,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Main Island
22 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,187,500
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP19001100 (Sold).
The home
About 125 Ruby Avenue
Balboa Island beauty with excellent location just blocks away from main street shops and island ferry. Gated entry leads to unique floor plan. First floor consists of family room with fireplace and French door access to rear yard, spacious master bedroom with porthole window, full bath, secondary bedroom, wet bar with mini-kitchen, separate laundry room with extra storage and direct one-car garage access. Dual staircases lead to second floor that features family room with fireplace, dining area, bright kitchen, 3rd bedroom and 2nd full bath. Flooring consists of neutral carpeting and updated plank ceramic tile. The exterior of the home includes rear brick patio with lattice covering. Patio space can be used for additional parking, if desired. Spacious 2nd floor balcony off the family room provides extra outdoor living space and view of the water. Endless possibilities for this lovely home!
Property details for 125 Ruby 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 1,698 square feet of living space on a 2,550-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1937. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-101-22. Highlights include peek-a-boo bay views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, an updated home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC15202482
- Year Built
- 1937
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,698
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.059
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Bay, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 05010122
- On Market Date
- 2016-01-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Brick Walls, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, French Doors Atrium Doors, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Drapes, Roller Shields, Wood Frames
- Doors
- Atrium Doors, Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Paved, Trees
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Privacy, Stone, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Overhead Utilities
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Building Permit, Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 125 Ruby Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2019 | Sold | $3,400,000 | Abrams Coastal Properties |
| Aug 18, 2016 | Sold | $1,600,000 | |
| Jan 16, 2016 | Listed for sale | $2,199,000 |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 125 Ruby 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 1,000 Mbps, at 23 of 23 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 23 of 23. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 23 of 23.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630061017, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 158 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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The neighborhood
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
- 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 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Island - Main Island sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Sapphire | Oct 30, 2026 | $6,275,000 | 2,321 | $2,704 | 31 |
| 1207 N Bay Front | Oct 14, 2026 | $7,250,000 | 992 | $7,308 | 128 |
| 226 Opal | Oct 9, 2026 | $2,980,000 | 936 | $3,184 | 10 |
| 225 Diamond | Sep 29, 2026 | $7,585,000 | 2,312 | $3,281 | 43 |
| 325 Grand Canal | Sep 28, 2026 | $4,400,000 | 2,542 | $1,731 | 16 |
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Schools
School District for 125 Ruby 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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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