2,135 Sq. Ft.
$1,485 / Sq. Ft.
2,135
Sq. Ft.
$1,485
per Sq. Ft.

Description

225 Ruby is the quintessential Balboa Island cottage. Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience on Ruby Street, where a central location offers both serene streetscapes and easy access to Main Street and the Ferry within minutes. As a duplex, this property includes a 4 bed, 3 bath main house and a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment that is attached to the main house. The main house is full of charm and originality with its two-way brick fireplace, beautiful white kitchen with tiled countertops...225 Ruby is the quintessential Balboa Island cottage. Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience on Ruby Street, where a central location offers both serene streetscapes and easy access to Main Street and the Ferry within minutes. As a duplex, this property includes a 4 bed, 3 bath main house and a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment that is attached to the main house. The main house is full of charm and originality with its two-way brick fireplace, beautiful white kitchen with tiled countertops and custom cabinetry, and secondary living room with direct access to the side yard. All three bedrooms reside upstairs each with ceiling fans and tons of natural lighting. The attached 1 bedroom apartment has been fully remodeled and upgraded to include all the necessary luxuries: brand-new hardwood flooring, beautifully remodeled kitchen with custom countertops and upgraded appliances, and a private balcony so you never miss a sunset. Balboa Island is a charming and affluent residential neighborhood and a popular tourist destination located in Newport Beach. It consists of three islands: the main island, Little Balboa Island, and Collins Island. The island is known for its picturesque streets, stunning waterfront homes, and a unique village atmosphere.
  1. Listed by Drew Teicheira • DRE #02030547 • Brokerage DRE #02222263 • Harcourts Place

Property Details for 225 Ruby Avenue

View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
2.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2135
LISTING UPDATED: 11/28/2023 09:05 AM

Property Details for 225 Ruby Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #OC23185580
Days on Market14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1983
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Harcourts Place, Drew Teicheira, DRE #02030547

Sold By Douglas Elliman Of California, Breanna Lepante, DRE #01919560

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Building Information for 225 Ruby Avenue

Stories1Residences-Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,535 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,450

Property Taxes

$3,085

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 225 Ruby Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash To New Loan
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 101
  • Tax Census Tract: 630.06
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $513
  • Tax Lot: 25
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Sidewalks, Storm Drains
  • Community: Balboa Island - Main Island (BAL
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, Kitchen
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Structures: Storm Drains
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Other Structures: Storm Drains
  • Miscellaneous: Storm Drains
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Balboa Island - Main Island
  • Builders Tract Code: Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
  • Residential Styles: Townhome
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 225 Ruby Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 28, 2023

Sold

CLAW #OC23185580MR

$3,170,000—
Nov 28, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #OC23185580

$3,170,000—
Nov 28, 2023

Sold

SDMLS #OC23185580

$3,170,000—
Nov 6, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #OC23185580

—
Oct 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522804954

$3,170,000

+6.4% / yr

Oct 20, 2023

Pending

CLAW #OC23185580MR

—
Oct 20, 2023

Pending

SDMLS #OC23185580

—
Oct 20, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #OC23185580MR

—
Oct 20, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #OC23185580

—
Oct 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC23185580MR

$3,250,000—
Oct 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC23185580

$3,250,000—
Oct 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC23185580

$3,250,000—
Aug 16, 2021

Price Change

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,795,000—
Aug 15, 2021

Sold

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,750,000—
Aug 15, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #NP21104494

$2,750,000—
Aug 15, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #NP21104494

$2,750,000—
Jul 16, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468711248

$2,750,000—
Jul 11, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

SDMLS #NP21104494

—
Jul 10, 2021

Pending

CRMLS #NP21104494

—
Jul 10, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #NP21104494

—
Jul 10, 2021

Pending

CLAW #NP21104494MR

—
Jul 10, 2021

Pending

SDMLS #NP21104494

—
Jul 10, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #NP21104494MR

—
Jun 25, 2021

Price Change

SDMLS #NP21104494

$2,795,000—
Jun 25, 2021

Price Change

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,795,000—
Jun 25, 2021

Price Change

CRMLS #NP21104494

$2,795,000—
May 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NP21104494

$2,875,000—
May 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP21104494

$2,875,000—
May 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,875,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/28/2023

Sold

CLAW #OC23185580MR

$3,170,000
11/28/2023

Sold

CRMLS #OC23185580

$3,170,000
11/28/2023

Sold

SDMLS #OC23185580

$3,170,000
11/06/2023

Pending

CRMLS #OC23185580

—
10/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522804954

$3,170,000

+6.4% / yr

10/20/2023

Pending

CLAW #OC23185580MR

—
10/20/2023

Pending

SDMLS #OC23185580

—
10/20/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #OC23185580MR

—
10/20/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #OC23185580

—
10/06/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC23185580MR

$3,250,000
10/06/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC23185580

$3,250,000
10/04/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC23185580

$3,250,000
08/16/2021

Price Change

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,795,000
08/15/2021

Sold

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,750,000
08/15/2021

Sold

CRMLS #NP21104494

$2,750,000
08/15/2021

Sold

SDMLS #NP21104494

$2,750,000
07/16/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468711248

$2,750,000
07/11/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

SDMLS #NP21104494

—
07/10/2021

Pending

CRMLS #NP21104494

—
07/10/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #NP21104494

—
07/10/2021

Pending

CLAW #NP21104494MR

—
07/10/2021

Pending

SDMLS #NP21104494

—
07/10/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #NP21104494MR

—
06/25/2021

Price Change

SDMLS #NP21104494

$2,795,000
06/25/2021

Price Change

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,795,000
06/25/2021

Price Change

CRMLS #NP21104494

$2,795,000
05/16/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NP21104494

$2,875,000
05/15/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP21104494

$2,875,000
05/14/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP21104494MR

$2,875,000

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

Public Records for 225 Ruby Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,083,322Additions$150,078Total$3,233,400
Tax Record2025$37,020 ($3,085 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,865 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,865 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,550 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1983CountyORANGEAPN050-091-25

Schools near 225 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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