Newport Beach Beachfront Homes

As the market continues to change in Newport Beach one thing is true that the deals are becoming harder to find as the bottom of the real estate market has passed us.  Local media outlets have reported that the Newport Beach Real Estate market is now on an upswing which is causing many home buyers who were on the fence to get out and start looking at properties.  Interest Mortgage rates are still low making this the perfect storm for locating a home.  Currently, the inventory of homes is at a very low point making it even more difficult to find the "good deals."  When looking for well priced homes we always recommend distressed properties.  In the last several years the common thread for most home buyers is finding the nicest home for the lowest…

Newport Beach home prices have really come down especially when looking at beachfront homes.  Long gone are the days when beachfront and ocean front homes were selling for well above $5 million dollars.  With today's economy finding an oceanfront home in Newport Beach under $5 million has become a lot easier to find.  Currently, there are 21 beach front homes for sale under this price point with a great selection of architectural gems on the market.  We got inspired when we saw a price reduction on this beachfront home located on the Balboa Peninsula that really captures the lifestyle of living on the beach.  We find that a lot of beach front buyers have a lot of choices now when considering a home.  There are various homes located on the sand up…

Newport Beach homes found on the tip of the balboa peninsula are often referred to as the "Balboa Peninsula Point" area in Newport Beach, California.  If you are not familiar with the Newport Beach area then the Balboa Peninsula is a great area to find beach & water close luxury homes. Looking at a map you can see the long stretch of land with many homes for sale in this area.  Are the very tip and end of the strip you will find the Balboa Peninsula Point.

Here you will find homes that face the Pacific Ocean as well as the Corona Del Mar State Beach that is seen above.  Homes on the inland part of the strip will also have views of Balboa Island, Harbor Island and Lido Isle.  This is a great vantage point as many of these homes will have…

If you are looking for the Largest House For Sale In Newport Beach, CA then you have come to the right place.  Our Newport Beach Real Estate site showcases all the current homes for sale whether you are looking for a small bay front condo to a large scale Newport Beach home.  The largest home currently for sale can be found in the Balboa Peninsula Point area with a recorded estimate of over 14,000 square feet with a current asking price of $10,900,000.  The Balboa Peninsula Point features many of the larger bay and waterfront homes here in Newport Beach with a wide selection of beach close homes and condos.  In fact, there is area is home to the famous "Wedge" surf break which is popular to locals and tourists alike.  The Point is an upscale area…

If you have been thinking about investing in Newport Beach Real Estate in 2012 you are not alone.  The real estate market has seen a lot of ups and downs in the last 5 years and many wonder if we are at the bottom of the market?  The Newport Beach Real Estate market is unique to it's own as many Newport Beach home owners pay all cash or a large sum down when purchasing a home.  The result of this habit is the lower number of distressed properties on the market.  In fact, in 2008 when the rest of the country started to go down, the Newport Beach Luxury Real Estate market saw some of the highest sales and seemed to be sheltered from the mortgage fall out.  There is no doubt that we have seen a decrease in prices in Newport Beach but we are starting to…

Real Estate in the Balboa Peninsula area tends to be expensive due to it's location to the Pacific Ocean and the Newport Bay.  If you are looking in this area you may want to consider the many condos that are for sale here.  Condos will typically start around $500,000 for a small 2 bedroom condo and go as high as over $2 million for a luxury water view condo.  One of the main draws to this area in the close proximity to the beach.  No matter where you live on the Balboa Peninsula strip you are always just a couple blocks to the beach.  Tourists love this area as well for it's high density of rental homes as it makes the perfect beach vacation.  The Balboa Fun Zone and boat cruises are also located here on the Balboa Peninsula.  The Peninsula is not…

Lower Newport Bay Condos offer the best water views If you are are you looking for a waterfront condo In Newport Beach, California.  Where exactly in the Lower Newport Bay area?  The Lower Newport Bay area is located just south of Pacific Coast Highway and is situated between the Newport Bay and the Balboa Peninsula which is located on the other side of the bay.  This area is very well known for it's luxury waterfront properties with some of the best panoramic views.  Currently, the inventory of condos in this area is very low with only 2 condos on the market.   Budget on spending at least $800,000 for a water front condo in this area as they are very much high in demand and real estate is not cheap in this neighborhood.  We found one waterfront…

Every beach community has a famous street where you will find the most expensive real estate.  Newport Beach is no exception with some of the most expensive real estate listed for sale on "Oceanfront" street.  Oceanfront Street is a long street that starts from the tip of the Balboa Peninsula area and continues to the West Newport Beach area at the Huntington Beach & Newport Beach boarder lines.  Depending on the location you will find may different style beachfront homes along this street.  In the Balboa Peninsula area, Oceanfront streets will be located on a small stretch of land that separates the Newport Bay & Pacific Ocean.  Homes in this area are located south of the Newport Beach Pier and a short distance to Balboa Island.  If you are…

When shopping for a bayfront home in Newport Beach you have many options depending on your budget.  Many of the luxury gated communities in Newport Beach feature stunning bayfront homes with commanding views of the Newport Bay.  If you are looking for a small bayfront community then you should consider the Beacon Bay area.  Beacon Bay is a non-gated community located next to Harbor Island, the most expensive gated community in Newport Beach.  Beacon Bay homes sit directly on the sand and have bayfront views looking towards Collins & Balboa Island.  One of the best locations in Newport Beach with an easy walk to Babloa Island and Fashion Island shopping center.  Not all Beacon Bay homes are bayfront as the interior homes will have some bay views. …