Exceptional Showcase Yale Cottage on Peaceful and Serene Little Balboa Island. Built by Leon Yale, the preeminent builder of the 30’s and 40’s, this home proudly bears his imprint and all the charm of yesteryear. Just down the block from the South Bayfront, this lovingly maintained cottage features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a sleeping loft. Approaching the home through the Dutch door, the great room/living room beckons with the trademark Yale fireplace, beamed ceilings, and bay window with seating. The dining area opens to the living room, with spacious kitchen adjacent. Each of the bedrooms feature soaring beamed ceilings, as does the sleeping loft, along with ample built-in storage and distinctive details throughout. The large sunny front patio is the place to meet and greet Island neighbors, while the side courtyard is ideal for more private outdoor entertaining. A beloved generational home, 117 Abalone is perfect for the buyer wanting their own piece of Island history.
Sold for $3,500,000
Listed by: Abrams Coastal Properties • Donald Abrams • Contact: 949-675-4822
Bought with: Arbor Real Estate
$3,500,000
117 Abalone Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662
4beds
1,611sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
2,550 Square Feet Lot
$3,942,500 Zestimate®
$2,173/sqft
$7,886 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,942,500
$3.43M - $4.57M
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Sleeping loftTrademark yale fireplaceLarge sunny front patioBeamed ceilingsDutch doorAmple built-in storageSpacious kitchen
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Listed by:
Donald Abrams DRE #01234323 714-325-9055,
Abrams Coastal Properties
Bought with:
Ryan Gunderson, DRE #01869795
Arbor Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP25234739
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,611 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,550 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 05018119
- Zoning: R1.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing
- Subdivision: Balboa Island - Little Island (Ball)
Location
- Region: Newport Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,748,122
- Annual tax amount: $18,722
- Date on market: 11/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Sold | $3,500,000$2,173/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NP25234739 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Pending sale | $3,500,000$2,173/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Contingent | $3,500,000$2,173/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000$2,173/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NP25234739 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,722 +1.6% | $1,748,122 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,426 -22.6% | $1,713,846 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,793 +290.3% | $1,680,242 +208.5% |
| 2022 | $6,097 +1.9% | $544,598 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,982 +1% | $533,920 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,924 | $528,446 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,924 +2% | $518,085 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,807 +3.8% | $507,927 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,594 | $497,968 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,594 +2.2% | $488,204 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,471 +0.9% | $480,871 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,424 | $471,452 +2.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $458,255 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $460,120 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $451,099 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $447,728 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $448,792 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $439,993 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $431,366 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $422,908 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $414,616 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $406,487 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $399,037 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $391,213 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,941 +2.1% | $383,543 +2% |
| 2000 | $4,839 | $376,023 |
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Neighborhood: 92662
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