Balboa Island Homes for Sale

Newport Beach

Balboa Island

Newport Beach’s iconic harbor island — charming cottages, walkable streets, and bayfront living.

Living in Balboa Island

Balboa Island is one of Newport Beach’s most beloved and iconic neighborhoods — a walkable harbor island of colorful cottages, a bayfront boardwalk, and the famous Marine Avenue shops and eateries (home of the original frozen banana). Life here is charming, social, and steps from the water.

Homes range from roughly $2M for interior cottages to $15M+ for bayfront homes with docks. Lots are small and inventory is tightly held, making Balboa Island one of Newport’s most sought-after addresses.

What sets Balboa Island apart

  • Walkable harbor island living
  • Marine Avenue shops and dining
  • Bayfront homes with docks and piers
  • Colorful cottages and rebuilt homes
  • Short ferry to Balboa Peninsula
  • Strong, tight-knit community

What buyers should know

Prices range from about $2M for interior cottages to $15M+ for bayfront homes with docks. Bayfront position and a private dock are the biggest value drivers, and lots are small.

Schools

Balboa Island is served by the highly regarded Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

Lifestyle

Residents enjoy the bayfront boardwalk, boating and paddleboarding, the Balboa Island Ferry, Marine Avenue’s shops and cafes, and nearby Newport beaches.

Around the Neighborhood

Balboa Island

Harbor Island Living
Bayfront Cottages & Docks
Walkable Marine Ave
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Balboa Island Real Estate FAQs

Quick answers to the questions buyers, sellers, and prospective Balboa Island residents ask most.

How much do homes cost on Balboa Island?

Balboa Island homes range from about $2M for interior cottages to $15M+ for bayfront homes with docks.

What is Balboa Island known for?

It’s known for its walkable, colorful cottages, the Marine Avenue shops and frozen bananas, the bayfront boardwalk, and the Balboa Island Ferry.

Can you get a boat dock on Balboa Island?

Many bayfront homes include private docks or piers; interior homes rely on nearby public docks and moorings. Dock access is a major value factor.

What schools serve Balboa Island?

Balboa Island is part of the highly regarded Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

Is Balboa Island a good place to live?

Yes — it offers a charming, walkable, waterfront lifestyle with a strong community, though lots are small and inventory is limited.