Newport Beach Real Estate Blog

Newport Beach residents have always known Balboa Island to be a great place to live.  The main & little island of Newport Beach is dominated by single family homes and commercial buildings.  The community dates back to the early 1900's as one of the first communities built here in Newport Beach with many of the homes in the Cape Cod, Mediterranean and Spanish architectural styles.  If you are looking for a lower maintenance condo then you will be surprised to learn that you can find waterfront Newport Bay view condos in the surrounding area of Balboa Island.  The community of Bayside Cove is a great example of condos that are just across the bridge from Balboa Island and offer great waterfront and Balboa Island views.  If you are new to California then

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If you are in the market to buy a one or two story home in Newport Beach and have been wondering about the many communities in Newport Beach we highly recommend use introduce yourself to the Port Street Neighborhood.  Port Streets, or often called "Harbor View" homes, is a great place to find families who are raising their children in Newport Beach.  This "family oriented" neighborhood is located in the heart of the East bluff area of Newport Beach and features many large two story homes located just minutes to shopping and the beach!  Home prices currently start at just over $1 million dollars up to $3.5 million.  If you are looking for a deal then we recommend the occasional short sale and bankruptcy/foreclosure properties that due come on the market in

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Balboa Coves is a luxury gated community that provides some of the best bayfront & luxury contemporary homes in Newport Beach, California.  Newport Beach is known for having some of the most expensive contemporary homes for sale throughout the United States and one of the best places to look is in the Balboa Coves community.  Balboa Coves is a 24 hour guard gated community with homes surrounding the Newport Bay.  The homes have a great panoramic views of the water and really capture the essence of living on the water in Southern California.  We recently came across a new bayfront home that just came on the market at 51 Balboa Coves that is priced at $1,595,000 that features a wonderful contemporary design located directly on the waters front.  If you are

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Cameo Shores is a beautiful community in the Corona Del Mar area of Newport Beach, California.  These single level homes often offer direct views of the ocean and Catalina island.  If you are new to Newport Beach then you will love the Cameo Shores area.  Just steps away from Newport Coast is the non-gated community of Cameo Shores.  The homes in the community were built to maximize the views from every home.  A lot of the homes have been redesigned and remolded in more contemporary designs.  A good example of this is a new home to come on the market in Cameo Shores that was built by the famous architect Mark Singer who is known for his contemporary design in Southern California.  No matter if you are looking for a Contemporary ocean view home or an…

Lido Sands Newport Beach homes offer one of the best location in Newport Beach.  Located in the West Newport Area of Newport Beach, California, Lido Sands is approximately just two blocks to the beach!  If you love boating and want to go to the Newport Bay, Newport Island and the Lido area are just several block away!  Lido Sands will offer you a wide range of architectural style homes from Mediterranean to Cape Cod to vintage beach homes.  One of the best examples of a Mediterranean style home in Lido Sands is a new home that just came on the market yesterday that is currently listed for $1,749,000.  Current prices range from $1,200,000 to $1,999,000 with small 3 bedroom vintage homes to luxury 5 bedroom estate homes.  If you are in the market to buy a

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One of the hidden gems of Newport Beach is Newport Island.  When you look at Newport Island on a map it covers a very small area comprising of 5 short cul-de-sac streets.  The homes located on the perimeter of Newport Island have waterfront views in an area that is mainly a residential non water view homes.  Prices will vary a lot with this very fact in mind with current prices of $702,228 to $2.995,000.  If you are looking for a bayfront or waterfront home then you may want to consider Newport Island.  From this location you are located near Lido Isle and the beginning of the Balboa Peninsula.  Many of the popular beaches are just minutes away and if you are lucky enough to own your own boat then you will find this an ideal located to move around the

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Living in Newport Beach is known to be the most expensive real estate in the country.  If you do decide to make Newport Beach home then living by the water is probably a natural desire.  If you are in the market for a waterfront home but can't budget the multi-million dollar waterfront home prices then finding a home close to the water is your best bet.  One of the best locations to find single family homes near the Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean is the Cliffhaven Newport Beach community.  Located just north of Pacific Coast Highway, Cliffhaven offers buyers some of the best values in Newport Beach.  The famous "Kings Road" is also nearby offering the very best views to be found in Newport Beach!  Currently, you will find three homes for sale priced…

One of the hidden gated communities in Newport Beach is the "Seaview" community.  A small & quiet community with small cul-de-sac streets in the heart of Newport Beach, California.  The community features two tennis courts, community pool and clubhouse and the security of living behind a gated community.  Located just south of the Harbor View - Port Street community and just minutes to the beach, Seaview homes offer luxury Newport Beach living at it's best.  The homes currently range from $1,499,000 to $1,849,900 with ocean and city light views.  Seaview homes do sit next to the Big Canyon Reservoir that allow wide open spaces and views.  A good example of this is a home that just came on the market 6 days ago that has wonderful city light & ocean views…

Buying Investment properties that have good cash return is the ultimate goal for a savvy real estate investor.  Newport Beach has many opportunities for investors looking for a good cash return as many homes rent well above $6,000 a month.  This may seem like a very high number for investors who are not familiar with the Southern California market but for Newport Beach this is an average number for a four to five bedroom home in a nice location.  If you are in the market to buy a home as an investment property it makes sense to work with an agent who understands the income property real estate market.  If you are looking for a single family home then you may be interested in a Newport Heights home that just came on the market that is currently tenant…

Vista Del Lido Bayfront Condos In Newport Beach, CA, offer some of the best bay front views in all of Newport Beach.  Located directly across from Lido Island is an eight story building that is home to many bayfront condos.  You are greeted by a relaxing greeting room as you enter with a relaxing pool & spa area with room to relax and entertain with your friends.  Upstairs, the condos are spacious with well thought out floorplans that maximize the water views.  All utilities are included with home ownership in Vista Del Lido including cable (expect for phone).  The location is ideal with the blue water grill located across the street and many restaurants and shops in the old towne Lido area.  Prices currently range from $699,000 to $1,545,876 for bayfront

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