Wonderful Balboa Island Mid-Century Cottage in the 100 block of Onyx, one block to the Village Center, on a quiet one-way street steps from the South Bayfront. The first level showcases a living room with brick fireplace, kitchen and dining areas opening to a side patio, and a rare first floor bedroom with adjacent bath. The second level showcases a huge primary bedroom suite with fireplace and a peek-a-boo Bay view. The 2nd level also offers a large guest bedroom with its own bath and a substantial outdoor enclosed balcony. The home provides a sunny front patio and large two-car garage with extra parking in back. 121 Onyx is an ideal remodel or rebuild project for the buyer seeking an excellent Island location and a home with great potential!
Sold for $3,400,000
Listed by: Abrams Coastal Properties • Donald Abrams • Contact: 949-675-4822
Bought with: Abrams Coastal Properties
$3,400,000
121 Onyx Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662
3beds
1,975sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
2,550 Square Feet Lot
$3,446,800 Zestimate®
$1,722/sqft
$7,643 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,446,800
$3.17M - $3.76M
$7,643/mo
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Listed by:
Donald Abrams DRE #01234323 714-325-9055,
Abrams Coastal Properties
Bought with:
Donald Abrams, DRE #01234323
Abrams Coastal Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP25092257
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Up, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,975 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 2,550 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 05017121
- Zoning: R1.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Subdivision: Balboa Island - Main Island (Balm)
Location
- Region: Newport Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,722/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,307,611
- Annual tax amount: $37,844
- Date on market: 5/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Listing removed | $7,950$4/sqft |
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| 1/18/2026 | Price change | $7,950-9.1%$4/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Price change | $8,750-11.4%$4/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $9,875$5/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $3,400,000+0.1%$1,722/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Pending sale | $3,395,000$1,719/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Contingent | $3,395,000$1,719/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000$1,719/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,844 +242.4% | $3,307,611 +334.5% |
| 2024 | $11,052 +2.7% | $761,195 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,761 +33.4% | $746,270 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,064 +1.9% | $731,638 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,911 +1% | $717,293 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,835 | $709,939 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,835 +2% | $696,019 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,678 +3.8% | $682,372 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,395 | $668,993 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,395 +2.3% | $655,876 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,231 +3.4% | $646,025 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,993 | $633,371 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $630,509 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $618,147 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $606,027 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $601,498 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $602,928 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $591,106 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $579,516 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $568,153 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $557,013 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $546,092 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $536,084 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $525,573 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,250 +2.6% | $515,268 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,117 | $505,165 |
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Neighborhood: 92662
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