3
Baths
1,881 Sq. Ft.
$885 / Sq. Ft.
1,881
Sq. Ft.
$885
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Premier center island location on wide, quiet street just one block from bay & prized Ruby Beach. Balboa Island cottage home close to ferry, beach access, uptown, shopping, dining, Fashion Island & more! Front house is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with beamed ceiling & hardwood floors in livingroom & step down dining room. Updated Dutch front & breezeway doors. Sunny front patio with sliding glass entry to dining room. Apartment is 2 bedroom, 1 bath (not over front unit) with access from breezeway. 2-car...Premier center island location on wide, quiet street just one block from bay & prized Ruby Beach. Balboa Island cottage home close to ferry, beach access, uptown, shopping, dining, Fashion Island & more! Front house is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with beamed ceiling & hardwood floors in livingroom & step down dining room. Updated Dutch front & breezeway doors. Sunny front patio with sliding glass entry to dining room. Apartment is 2 bedroom, 1 bath (not over front unit) with access from breezeway. 2-car garage with extra room (approx 10' x 12' - not included in square footage) for office, guests or 'man cave'. Garage includes laundry room & additional storage/hobby room and plenty of built in storage. Wonderful property for investor, builder, vacation home or owner. Property has been in family almost 50 years (2nd owner). Don't miss this prized location with light traffic near the end of Balboa St. and yet, close to everything. Seller states this site is the actual center of Balboa Island - buyer to verify and satisfy themselves.
  1. Listed by Beth Ann Taylor • DRE #01260335 • Crane Real Estate
  2. Listed by Thomas Santoro • DRE #00794403 • Crane Real Estate

Property Details for 223 Ruby Avenue

Architectural Style
Cottage
View
Bay
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
2.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 03/04/2015 01:22 PM

Property Details for 223 Ruby Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PW14220115
Days on Market100
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Crane Real Estate, Beth Ann Taylor, DRE #01260335; Crane Real Estate, Thomas Santoro, DRE #00794403

Sold By Mary Hardesty Realty, Mary Hardesty, DRE #00396726

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Building Information for 223 Ruby Avenue

Stories2Residences-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,130 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,115

Property Taxes

$2,015

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 223 Ruby Avenue

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Trash Collection, Water
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $4,200
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $52,800
  • Net Operating Income: $31,178
  • Number Of Rented Garages: 0
  • Financing: Conventional
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $21,622
  • New Taxes Expense: $18,724
  • Electric Expense: $0
  • Insurance Expense: $2,898
  • Trash Expense: $0
  • Water Sewer Expense: $0
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Rate: 1.05
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Block: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 101
  • Tax Lot: 26
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Disability Access: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Drains
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Oven
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garage, Garbage Disposal, Laundry Area, Outside, Room
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters
  • Room Type: Attic, Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, See Remarks
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Garage, Individual Room, Outside
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Own
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Flooring: Carpet
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Blinds, Jalousies/Louvered, Screens, Shutters
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Roof: Flat, Tile
  • View Description: Bay
  • Waterfront Features: Fishing in Community, Marina in Community, Seawall
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Level with Street, Paved, Park Nearby
  • Lot Location: Marina, Alley Access, Park Nearby
  • Number Of Units: 2
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: District
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Balboa Island - Main Island
  • Builders Tract Code: Balboa Island - Main Island
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 2
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: Yes
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,400
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $2,400
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 2400
  • Unit Type Area Units: Square Feet
  • Unit Type Type: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 0
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,800
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $1,800
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 2000
  • Unit Type Area Units: Square Feet
  • Unit Type Type: 2
Unit Information
  • Number Of Units Leased: 1
  • Rent Controlled: No
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number With Dishwasher: 1
  • Number With Range: 2
  • Number With Refrigerator: 2
  • Number With Carpet: 2
  • Number With Disposal: 2
  • Number With Drapes: 2
  • Number With Patio: 1
  • Number Wall AC: 0

Property History for 223 Ruby Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #PW14220115

$1,665,000—
Mar 3, 2015

Sold

CLAW #PW14220115MR

$1,665,000—
Jan 23, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488926212

$1,665,000—
Jan 18, 2015

Pending

CLAW #PW14220115MR

—
Jan 18, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #PW14220115

—
Oct 12, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PW14220115MR

$1,739,900—
Oct 12, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PW14220115

$1,739,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2015

Sold

CRMLS #PW14220115

$1,665,000
03/03/2015

Sold

CLAW #PW14220115MR

$1,665,000
01/23/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488926212

$1,665,000
01/18/2015

Pending

CLAW #PW14220115MR

—
01/18/2015

Pending

CRMLS #PW14220115

—
10/12/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PW14220115MR

$1,739,900
10/12/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PW14220115

$1,739,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 223 Ruby Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,926,258Additions$74,818Total$2,001,076
Tax Record2025$24,182 ($2,015 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,881 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,881 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,550 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1935CountyORANGEAPN050-091-24

Schools near 223 Ruby Avenue

This home is within Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Corona Del Mar High School
Public7 to 12

Monte Vista High School
PublicK to 12

Back Bay High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Crane Real Estate, Beth Ann Taylor, DRE #01260335; Crane Real Estate, Thomas Santoro, DRE #00794403

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