203 Amethyst Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,186 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1944
$6,500/month
The home
About 203 Amethyst Avenue
Classically restored Balboa Island Cottage available fully furnished for short term. Charming, well maintained and well loved property. Single level home with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Fireplace in living room, large kitchen including breakfast nook and large outdoor side patio with built in grill. Great for entertaining family and friends or enjoying morning coffee. Inside Laundry included. Delight in the Island life style with close proximity to the South bay front, boardwalk, bay and beaches. Available February-March, April 6-May 15, and November 1-December 31 2027.
Property details for 203 Amethyst Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Balboa Island - Main Island neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County. It has 1,186 square feet of living space on a 2,550-square-foot lot and is available for lease at $6,500 a month. The home was built in 1944. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 050-123-16. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, and cottage architecture.
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Photos of 203 Amethyst Avenue, Newport Beach
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23131244
- Year Built
- 1944
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,186
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 05012316
- On Market Date
- 2023-08-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Furnished, Country Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Skylights
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Carport
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 203 Amethyst Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Withdrawn | |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Status changed to Withdrawn | From Active | |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Price increased | $6,500/month | From $6,200/month |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Expired | |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Status changed to Expired | From Active |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 203 Amethyst 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 5,000 Mbps, at 29 of 30 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 30. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 30 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590630062032, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 156 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 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.
Schools
School District for 203 Amethyst Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Newport Mesa Unified.
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Location
Location
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Listed by Georgie Fenton of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jul 29, 2026 at 1:10 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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