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Newport Beach, CA

$4,150,000

224 Amethyst, Newport Beach, CA
5
Beds
5
Baths
2,805
Sq Ft
1967
Built
90
Days listed

About this home

Located on world famous Balboa Island, this enchanting cottage by the sea is right out of a storybook! The front 3bdrm/3bath house features one bedroom and bathroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms upstairs. A fenced-in patio is the perfect place to begin or end your day. The Dutch door lets guests enjoy ocean breezes in the living and dining area with lots of natural light, fireplace and built-in bookcases and window seats. The remodeled kitchen features a 6-burner gas range, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, quartz and butcher block countertops. Primary suite has an en suite bathroom. All bathrooms are newly remodeled and new AC has been installed. The upstairs back unit is a 2bdrm/1 bathroom with kitchen and living room and does not share any walls with the front house. Back upstairs unit is tenant-occupied and only able to show with an accepted offer. Two car garage and a laundry closet in the side yard make this a great rental or vacation home. Located just two blocks from Balboa Island's "downtown" shops and restaurants, or pop over to the beach on the ferry!

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4 full, 1 half
Living area
2,805 sq ft
Interior features
Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Brick, Carpet, Wood
Fireplace
Living Room
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Common Area
Levels
Two
Spa
None
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.06 acres (2,614 sq ft)
Pool
None
View
Neighborhood
Architectural style
Cottage
Year built
1967
Parking
Garage
Parking spaces
2
Community
Area
N 9 - Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island
County
Orange
Community features
Street Lights, Sidewalks
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Duplex
Days on market
90
Listed
2026-04-11
Original price
$4,350,000
Terms
Contract
Parcel #
05016102
MLS #
NP26078596
Listed by
Katie Machoskie · Compass

Location

Price history

Listed
$4,350,000 · 2026-04-11
Price reduced
$4,150,000 (−$200,000)
Days on market
90
Current price
$4,150,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$26,034
$20,985 principal & interest · $5,049 taxes & insurance
$830,000
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Loan $3,320,000

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