Positioned on one of the most coveted bayfront corners on Balboa Island, 700 South Bay Front commands an exceptional waterfront setting at Ruby Avenue with panoramic views of Newport Harbor and the iconic Balboa Pavilion. Beautifully remodeled throughout, this timeless coastal residence offers approximately four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a versatile first-floor den or bonus room that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom.
Designed to maximize its exceptional waterfront location, the open-concept floor plan is filled with natural light and showcases beamed ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, a fireplace, and a picturesque bay window framing the harbor. The updated kitchen features premium stainless-steel appliances and flows effortlessly into the main living spaces, while beautifully remodeled bathrooms enhance the home's refined coastal aesthetic. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful waterfront retreat with a thoughtfully renovated bathroom and a private balcony overlooking the harbor.
The expansive bayfront patio is one of the home's defining features, providing an extraordinary setting for entertaining, al fresco dining, barbecues, or simply enjoying the ever-changing waterfront scenery. An attached two-car garage with epoxy flooring and custom built-in storage offers generous space for vehicles, bicycles, paddleboards, and beach essentials. Just moments from Marine Avenue's charming boutiques and restaurants, the Balboa Island Ferry, waterfront dining, and the island's picturesque boardwalk, this exceptional bayfront residence offers a rare opportunity to lease in one of Balboa Island's most desirable waterfront locations and enjoy the best of island living.
Total Floor Area:
2,158 sq. ft.200 m2
Structure Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Property Sub Type:
Single Family Residence
Property Attached:
No
Lot Area:
2,550 sq. ft.237 m2
Bedrooms:
4
(Main level: 2)
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
Full Bathrooms:
2
Three Quarter Bathrooms:
1
Half Bathrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
4.0
(Full:2, Half:1)
Year built:
1955
(Age: 71)
General Listing Location:
Newport Beach, N9 - Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island
County Or Parish:
Orange
Rent Includes:
Gardener, Sewer, Trash Collection, Water
Association Fee:
$0
Deposit Pets:
$500
Deposit Security:
$20,000
Tax Lot:
1
Tax Block:
2
Jamboree to Balboa Island/Marine Ave. turn right at second stop sign, right turn on Park Ave. left turn on Diamond Ave., right at alley - 700 S. Bay Front is at the corner of Ruby Ave. and South Bay Front.
Elementary School:
Lincoln
Middle Or Junior School:
Corona Del Mar
High School:
Corona Del Mar
High School District:
Newport Mesa Unified
Floor
Type
Size
Other
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Kitchen
Measurements not available
Stone Counters
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Family Room
Measurements not available
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Kitchen
Measurements not available
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Bedroom
Measurements not available
Bedroom on Main Level
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Dining Room
Measurements not available
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Bonus Room
Measurements not available
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Primary Bedroom
Measurements not available
Primary Suite
View:
Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Marina, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Inclusions:
Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, BBQ
Appliances:
Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Accessibility Features:
Parking
Lease Term:
12 Months
Community Features:
Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutter(s), Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports
Senior Community:
No
Interior Features:
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite
Furnished:
Unfurnished
Pets Allowed:
Breed Restrictions, Call, Dogs OK, Number Limit
Exterior Features:
Awning(s), Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Laundry Features:
In Garage
Door Features:
Sliding Doors
Window Features:
Blinds, Shutters
Pool Features:
None
Private Pool:
No
Spa Features:
None
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Waterfront Features:
Bayfront, Seawall
Fireplace Features:
Family Room
Patio And Porch Features:
Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Security Features:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision Name:
Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
Levels:
Two
Num Stories:
2
Entry Level:
1
Entry Location:
Side off Ruby Ave.
New Constr.:
No
Flooring:
Wood
Common Walls:
No Common Walls
# Units:
1
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
Heating:
Central
Fireplace:
Yes
Cooling:
None
Utilities:
Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water supply:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Spa:
No
Road Frontage Type:
Alley
Road Surface Type:
Alley Paved, Paved
Attached Garage:
Yes
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Direct Access, Door-Single, Garage, Private, Garage Faces Side