Sold
209 Crystal Avenue sold on June 15, 2020 for $2,000,000, 7% below the $2,150,000 asking price after 130 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
209 Crystal Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 1 bed
- 2 baths
- 739 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1928
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$2,000,000
Subdivision Balboa Island - Little Island
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,500,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP24012205 (Sold).
The home
About 209 Crystal Avenue
Classic cottage on coveted “Little Balboa Island.” Originally crafted in 1928, this home has been beautifully updated as a perfect romantic getaway just steps away from the bay. The front house has a main living area with a fireplace and vaulted ceiling, a related dining area, and recessed lighting providing a light and airy feeling throughout. Enjoy cooking in the freshly remodeled kitchen featuring a new refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, and dishwasher, all complimented by custom cabinets, and new tile floor. A remodeled three-quarter bath and a cozy bedroom complete this special gem. The house features crown molding and plantation shutters throughout, along with zoned heating and air conditioning. The exterior has white awnings and a new roof installed in 2015. In the back, there is a spacious patio and a separate garage. The garage has extra storage space and an attached bonus room and three-quarter bath perfect for a home office or just to revive from a day at the beach. Excellent location on Crystal Avenue close to all the shops and restaurants on Marine Avenue. This is a perfect property for a vacation home or for just enjoying the benefits of Island living.
Property details for 209 Crystal Avenue
This 1-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Little Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 739 square feet of living space on a 2,550-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1928. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-192-18. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20018210
- Year Built
- 1928
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 739
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 05019218
- On Market Date
- 2020-01-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Zoned
- Cooling
- Zoned
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Parking
- Garage, Off Street, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Sidewalks, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 209 Crystal Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2024 | Sold | $6,695,000 | Sailhouse Real Estate |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Sold | $2,000,000 | |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 209 Crystal 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 31 of 31 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 31.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062021, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 168 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 - Little Island home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $4,500,000
- Median days on market
- 30
- Median per sq ft
- $2,197
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Balboa Island - Little Island sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 Abalone | Sep 30, 2026 | $5,995,000 | 2,972 | $2,017 | 1 |
| 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 |
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Schools
School District for 209 Crystal 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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Listed by Lia Castrillon of Keller Williams Costa Mesa
Listing information updated Jun 24, 2026 at 3:36 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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