Newport Beach Waterfront Homes

The Balboa Peninsula is one of the popular spots to be during the annual Christmas Boat Parade that happens every year in Newport Beach, California.  Beyond that, living on the water in this section of Newport Beach is unique to other water front areas in the city.  The Balboa Peninsula Point is located at the tip where the Newport Bay channel meets the Pacific Ocean.  For those who own a boat this is ideal and very convenient to head out to the Pacific Ocean.  For view purposes, a lot of the properties will have direct bay front views as well as ocean views.

A new listing has just come on the market that is almost located at the very tip of the Point and built in the Spanish style.  I have shown this home many times before and love the wood beam

Balboa Island Cottages in Newport Beach has a lot of historic charm and personality to one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city.  The homes in this area were first built here over 100 years ago and still remain the original historic character from the early 1900's.  When visiting the island for the first time you will be surprised by all the many architectural styles that can found on this small island.  As you can imagine real estate and the land that the homes sits on is very expensive so that is why you will find so many of the homes located very closely together.  If you don't like living very close to your neighbor then this is probably not the right community for you.

For those who don't mind the close nit housing situation and enjoy the

Harbor Island is truly a magical place with only 30 water front homes in the community.  Only one small single street exists in the community where you will find 15 homes that are located on the north and south sides of the Newport Bay.  This week two new exciting homes came on the market which is truly rare for this community.  In past years only a handful of properties have come on the market which makes this a great opportunity for buyers looking for a water front home.

The home located at 14 Harbor Island is a true masterpiece of elegant design and tasteful finishes.  The homes white decor is accented beautifully the rich hardwood flooring and beautiful cove ceilings.  The home features a beautiful living and kitchen area that have views of the bay

Bay Island is one of the smallest islands in the Newport Harbor and home to 23 luxury bay front homes as pictured below.  Homes rarely come on the market in this community due to the low number of homes on the island.   Currently there are four homes up for sale with the highest listing at $21.9 Million dollars.  A new Bay Island home has come on the market this week with a price tag of $6,695,000.  The home was built in 1930 and has recently been restored and modernized in 2004 while still keeping the original charm and character of the home.

The home features beautiful hardwood flooring with white paneled walls with all the modern amenities you would expect for a luxury property in Newport Beach.  The home features four bedrooms, four and a half baths

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

The Newport Beach Boat Parade started last night and was a big success.  There were hundreds of boats in the Newport Harbor as the annual event started with colorful boats and fireworks.  Newport Beach is truly a nautical town with hundreds of waterfront homes with many small islands that have incredible water views. Here is a sample of some of the boats that were on tour last night. The videos were taken at the corner of Harbor Island and Beacon Bay which allowed views of boats going in both directions passing Collins Island and wrapping around the bay.

The first video was a colorful boat that featured dancing palm tree lights, surfboards and a Woody car to complete the ultimate beach theme. This was definitely one of the most colorful boats in the

Newport Beach has an abundance of water front homes and condos for sale.  Depending on what part of the city you want to live will determine the right community for you.  The Corona Del Mar area of Newport Beach is an excellent place to live with easy access to local shopping and restaurants that line Pacific Coast Hwy and lead into the central Newport Beach area.  Along the coast in Corona Del Mar you will find a special place call Chanel Reef.  Channel Reef Condo building has been around since the early 1960's and was one of the earlier water front condos to be built in the area.  The condo building has a prime location and includes a secure gated area as well as a salt water pool and potential boat slips when available.  If you are looking for grand

Newport Beach is home to many smaller islands where you will find a small number of ultra luxury homes located directly on the water front. These bay front properties are the most covenant homes to be found in Newport Beach. We are often asked which is more expensive, Harbor Island or Bay Island?  Over the years, Harbor Island has had record sales, with the top sale at $26 million dollars for a l andmark Georgian Colonial Harbor Island trophy estate, situated on a double lot .

Currently, Bay island sports one of the most expensive bay front homes on the market, currently priced at $21,900,000 with the highest report sale in our multiple listing service at $6,982,500.  Keep in mind that even those these island are located fairly close to each other when