Stunning Balboa Island 3 bedroom, 5 bath traditional and bright corner home with modern appeal in the beautiful 100 block of Ruby Avenue. This timeless classic has an open floor plan on the first level, with a sunny great room leading to an expansive elevated front patio with BBQ and firepit. Also on the first level is an inspired chef’s kitchen with marble counters and spacious pantry, eating bar, a separate dining space, and an ELEVATOR to all 3 levels of the home. The second level is reached by an elegant curved staircase and presents 3 en-suite bedrooms plus an open lounge seating area with endless possibilities. The primary suite has its own wraparound balcony and a deluxe spa-quality bath. The third level provides a large interior space with bath, perfect for use as an office, den, game room, or sleeping area. French doors lead to a substantial outdoor roof deck, ideal for entertaining, with both covered and open areas surrounded by dazzling views. Other amenities of this fantastic home include a second-floor laundry room, wood flooring, central AC, and a finished two-car garage with additional space for a golf cart.
Sold for $5,500,000
Listed by: Abrams Coastal Properties • Donald Abrams • Contact: 949-675-4822
Bought with: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$5,500,000
126 Ruby Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662
3beds
2,429sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2016
2,550 Square Feet Lot
$5,495,700 Zestimate®
$2,264/sqft
$15,769 Estimated rent
Home value
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$5.06M - $5.94M
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Wraparound balconyCovered and open areasOpen lounge seating areaMarble countersDeluxe spa-quality bathCorner homeLarge interior space
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Listed by:
Donald Abrams DRE #01234323 714-325-9055,
Abrams Coastal Properties
Bought with:
Jon Flagg, DRE #01316048
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP25018375
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Exercise Room, Game Room, Great Room, Laundry, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Retreat, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Stone Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,429 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, One Space
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio, Rooftop, Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 2,550 Square Feet
- Features: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 05010201
- Zoning: R1.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Fishing, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Subdivision: Balboa Island - Main Island (Balm)
Location
- Region: Newport Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,775,436
- Annual tax amount: $53,244
- Date on market: 2/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 121 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Sold | $5,500,000-4.3%$2,264/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $5,750,000$2,367/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Contingent | $5,750,000$2,367/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $5,750,000-4.1%$2,367/sqft |
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| 3/25/2025 | Price change | $5,995,000-10.5%$2,468/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,700,000+48.9%$2,758/sqft |
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| 11/1/2022 | Listed for rent | $19,500+30%$8/sqft |
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| 9/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $15,000$6/sqft |
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| 8/19/2021 | Sold | $4,500,000+2.4%$1,853/sqft |
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| 7/27/2021 | Pending sale | $4,395,000$1,809/sqft |
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| 7/19/2021 | Contingent | $4,395,000$1,809/sqft |
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| 7/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000$1,809/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,244 +1.5% | $4,775,436 +2% |
| 2024 | $52,454 +2.5% | $4,681,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $51,198 -34.6% | $4,590,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $78,316 +603.9% | $4,500,000 +345.6% |
| 2021 | $11,126 +1% | $1,009,804 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,019 | $999,450 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,019 +2% | $979,853 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,797 +3.8% | $960,641 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,399 | $941,805 +195.3% |
| 2016 | $10,399 +171.8% | $318,961 +156.5% |
| 2015 | $3,826 +118.9% | $124,360 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,748 | $121,924 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $121,373 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,994 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $116,661 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,790 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $116,066 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $113,791 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $111,560 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,373 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $107,229 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $105,127 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,201 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,178 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,105 +2.5% | $99,195 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,077 | $97,250 |
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Neighborhood: 92662
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