Lido Isle Newport Beach

Linda Island or often referred to as Linda Isle is a bay front community in the Lower Newport Bay area of Newport Beach.  This section of the bay heads out to the Pacific Ocean as it passes by Harbor and Balboa Island.  Situated on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway is this premier gated community.  Main of the homes have boat slips with home that normally have around 45 feet of bay frontage.  There are homes located on both the interior and exterior section of the community with interior homes have views of only the bay within the community.  Homes located on the western exterior section of Linda Isle will have what they call "main channel views."

Main Channel basically refers to wide open views of the bay where boats travel throughout the

Lido Isle Homes are some of the most sought after rentals due to thier prime bayfront location.  Located in the heart of Newport Beach and surrounded by the Newport Bay near the Pacific Ocean is the little island that is referred to as Lido Island or "Lido Isle."  Lido Isle rentals properties will range from small one bedroom unit to large luxury bayfront residences.  Starting prices for a one bedroom unit will typically start around $2,495 a month.  From there it's not uncommon to find a two to three bedroom non-view house for rent on the island between $3,000 to $5,000 a month.  View properties will normally start about the $5,000 dollar price point with bayfront homes starting at $7,000 a month.

It's important to remember that these prices are

Lido Island is one of the largest islands in Newport Beach than spans a long stretch of land in the middle of the Newport Bay.  Situated on this island is approximately 30 streets that occupy hundreds of homes.  Only a small handful of these homes though will be located on the bay front and perimter of the island.  The perimter streets are known as Via Lido Soud and Via Lido Nord respectively. 

When looking for a bay front residence in Newport Beach it's all about the size of the boat dock and how large of a boat that can be parked in front of the home.  Homes that can accomdate large boats and yachts are more desirable and often more expensive.  When makes this island unique is being in the middle of the bay but still offering easy access to the

One of the best places to find condos with boat slips in the Newport Beach area is the Newport Bay Towers. The condos were originally built in 1963 and sit on the Balboa Peninsula near the Balboa Fun Zone.  Select condos in the complex will have boat slips that can accommodate up to a 60 foot yacht. These bayfront condos are also some of the most affordable condos in Newport Beach and currently range from $1 to $2 million dollars.  The HOA includes water, gas, trash, sewer and basic satellite TV with homeowners association dues on average of $690 a month.  Some of the residents in the building have combined units to make one larger unit.

Another condo located is the Vista Del Lido condos in Newport Beach. These condos currently start at $1,395,000

January has come to an end and the market has been very active in Newport Beach, California.  The majority of homes sales in Jan 2013 were between the $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 price point in Newport Beach.  The highest grossing sale was a four bedroom, 2,345 square foot ocean front home that sold for $3,350,000.  We have been reporting for some time now that some of the best oceanfront deals are to be found in Newport Beach as similar homes in neighboring towns like Laguna Beach and Dana Point have beachfront homes at much higher price points.  The lowest sale in Jan 2013 in Newport Beach was a probate sale in the Versailles condo building where a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo sold for $275,000.  Versailles is a small complex where you can find condos under the

The Newport Beach Real Estate market saw a number of record sales in 2012 with 10 banner sales over the $10 million dollar price point.  Newport Beach is widely known as the most expensive real estate market in the country and the luxury real estate market is very much alive and increasing.  The most expensive home sold was the luxury estate called "One Pelican Hill Road."  The home is located in the Pelican Hill area of Newport Beach and situated on one of the largest lots in the area.  The property was sold in it's current state where construction was in the final stages.  Upon completion of the home, the property would featured a 17 car garage, lush landscaping, multiple terraces, a private lake, tennis court, vineyards, wine cave, horse stable and

There is no better place to live in Newport Beach than on the water.  The Newport Bay fronts some of the most expensive real estate in Newport Beach and the gated community of Linda Isle is no exception.  Located just west of Coast Hwy lies a quiet and peaceful gated community where every single home has wonderful bay front views.  For those who own a boat this community is ideal with large boat docks that can typically accommodate large boats and yachts.

Currently, home prices start at over $10 million dollars for a 7,200 plus square foot home that is situated on the water with 113 feet of bay frontage.  Many of the homes have been featured in Architectural Digest and other design magazines for their ideal waterfront location.  The community has a

Newport Beach condos come in all shapes and views depending on what part of Newport Beach you are looking to call home.  Most condo buyers moving in to the Newport Beach area want some kind of a view.  Views can vary from ocean to water views to views of the canyon and hills.  If you are in the market for a water view condo then there are a few key areas you should start your search.  Of course, budget always comes into play as price ranges can vary a lot and currently range from $300,000 to $3 million dollars. 

1) Start your search around the Balboa Peninsula area.  Condos in this area are abundant and if you can find the ideal condo along the Newport Bay then the views will be spectacular.  The Peninsula is a mixture of condos, homes and multi-unit

For those who love the outdoors and sailing their is no better place to live in Orange County than Newport Beach!  As one of the top sailing hot spots, Newport Beach has no shortage of water front properties.  In fact, you will find more water front communities in Newport Beach than any other beach town in Southern California.  Due to the high concentration of these bay front homes, home buyers are often seeking properties that have boat slips included with the sale.  Boat slips can vary in size depending on the size of the property and it's location. 

The very upper end of the marketplace will often have multiple boat slips included with the sale of the property.  Communities like Harbor Island, for example will have homes listed well above $10 million

We love contemporary homes as they offer a unique break from the traditional Mediterranean and Spanish style architecture that is so heavily found in Newport Beach, California.  Although these homes are harder to find than other beach communities along the coast the demand is still there for these unique homes.  One of the variations of the contemporary style is the "soft contemporary" architectural style.  Soft Contemporary homes embody the contemporary style without all the defining lines you will find in contemporary homes.  The homes exterior and interior walls will have more of a natural curve with softer lines and edges.  Clients who like a well balanced home often prefer this style over the harder contemporary lines.  Some of the best places to