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Property Description
Located on world famous Balboa Island, this enchanting cottage by the sea is right out of a storybook! The front 3bdrm/3bath house features one bedroom and bathroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms upstairs. A fenced-in patio is the perfect place to begin or end your day. The Dutch door lets guests enjoy ocean breezes in the living and dining area with lots of natural light, fireplace and built-in bookcases and window seats. The remodeled kitchen features a 6-burner gas range, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, quartz and butcher block countertops. Primary suite has an en suite bathroom. All bathrooms are newly remodeled and new AC has been installed. The upstairs back unit is a 2bdrm/1 bathroom with kitchen and living room and does not share any walls with the front house. Back upstairs unit is tenant-occupied and only able to show with an accepted offer. Two car garage and a laundry closet in the side yard make this a great rental or vacation home. Located just two blocks from Balboa Island's "downtown" shops and restaurants, or pop over to the beach on the ferry!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 224 Amethyst
General
- Price: $4,350,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: NP26078596
- Updated: 4/13/2026
- Days on Market: 2 days
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Furnished, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Eating Areas: Dining Room, Area
- Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Community, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Front Porch, Brick, Stone, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
- Driving Directions: Over the bridge on Marine, rt on Balboa Ave. Left on Amethyst. Second house on the left
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Community
- Community Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Structure Type: Duplex
- Roof: Mansard, Shake
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 2,805
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1967
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,614
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Level with Street, Front Yard, Garden
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,550.8
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Compass, Katie Machoskie
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Schools
Schools serving 224 Amethyst
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Newport Beach, CA 3101 Pacific View Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92625 | K-6 | 1.7 mi |
Corona Del Mar High School 2101 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | 7-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 224 Amethyst
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/12/2026
Listed
$4,350,000
77.55%
MLS
6/02/2021
Sold
$2,450,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 224 Amethyst
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$27,904
—
$2,651,958
2%
2024
$27,904
2%
$2,599,959
2%
2023
$27,249
2%
$2,548,980
2%
2022
$26,796
13%
$2,499,000
13%
2021
$23,732
1%
$2,207,474
1%
2020
$23,504
2%
$2,184,840
2%
2019
$23,020
5%
$2,142,000
5%
2018
$21,876
1%
$2,034,645
1%
2017
$21,698
927%
$2,014,500
1197%
2016
$2,113
5%
$155,332
2%
2015
$2,017
2%
$152,999
2%
2014
$1,969
1%
$150,002
—
2013
$1,951
—
$149,325
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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224 Amethyst, Newport Beach, CA 92662 (MLS# NP26078596) is a Duplex property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 224 Amethyst is currently listed for $4,350,000 and was received on April 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 224 Amethyst? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Newport Beach? You can browse all Newport Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

