Extraordinary Yale Home on Famed Story Book Row! 1st Time on the Market in 50+Years. 5 Bedroom Home, 2 Bedroom Apartment, In-Law Guest Quarters, 2 Full Lots. Main Residence: 5 Bedroom | 4 Baths | Chef - Friendly Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar Opening to Family Room | Generous Size Dining Room w/ Fireplace | Spacious Living Room w/ Cathedral Ceilings Accented by Wood Beam Trusses | Showpiece Custom Brick Fireplace |Large Loft is a Multiple Use Work or Play Space Overlooking Living Room | Butlers Pantry Adjacent to Living Room | 2 Downstairs Bedrooms Each w/Available Bath | Laundry Room | Hand-Crafted Cottage Fence & Entry Gate Accent Garden Patio & Porch Creating a Whimsical Welcome to this Nostalgic Balboa Island Home | A Central Courtyard w/ French Doors Opening from Downstairs Living Areas is a Crown Jewel of this Property...an Alluring European-Style Outdoor Gathering Area w/Brick Fireplace is Perfect for Relaxation, Gardening, Enjoying Morning Coffee or Entertaining on a Small or Grand Scale! Apartment: 2 Bedroom | 1 Full Bath | Breakfast Bar | Dining Area | Private Entrance W/ Interior Staircase |Stacked Washer / Dryer | Balcony Patio. In-Law Guest Quarters: Studio Style | Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar | 1 Full Bath| Balcony | Private Entrance w/ Interior Staircase. Parking:2 Individual Two-Car Garages w/ Work Benches, Cupboards, Tool Closets | Large Double Gated Carport Located Between the Garages Accommodates an Additional Car, Golf Carts, Boats, Bikes, Surfboards & Beach Gear. Location! 4 Doors to a Wonderful South Bay Front Beach! Short Distance to Marine Avenue the Hub of Community | Short Jaunt on So. Bay Front Boardwalk to Balboa Island Ferry Landing for a Ferry Ride Across the Bay to the Fun Zone & Restaurants, Ocean & the Balboa Pier for Swimming, Surfing & Fishing. 115 Apolena is an Original Yale Home as seen through its Whimsical Architecture, Wood Craftmanship Showcasing Beam Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Staircase & Balcony Railings, Clever Nooks & Niches | Leaded Windows, Brick Fireplaces, Vintage Light Fixtures & Handcrafted Doors w/Classic Knobs & Latches all add to the Vintage Flair In 1997 the Owners Purchased & Incorporated the Property Next Door in an Extensive Remodel. Every Effort was made to Replicate the Whimsical Qualities of the Original Yale Home in the New Addition & Create One Home on the Two Lots that Sustains the Architectural Style, Craftsmanship & Whimsey of the Original Yale Home....it was a Success!
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DAYS ON MARKET
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283
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LAST UPDATED
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5/21/2025
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TRACT
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Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
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YEAR BUILT
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1930
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COMMUNITY
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N9 - Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island
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GARAGE SPACES
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4.0
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COUNTY
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Orange
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STATUS
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Active
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PROPERTY TYPE(S)
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Single Family
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Prior to Oct 8, '24
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$8,495,000
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Oct 8, '24 - Feb 19, '25 |
$7,995,000
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| Feb 19, '25 - Today |
$7,375,000 |
| AIR |
None |
| APPLIANCES |
Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater |
| AREA |
N9 - Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Shingle Siding, Stucco |
| EXTERIOR |
Balcony, Rain Gutters |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| GARAGE |
Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT |
Central, Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace |
| INTERIOR |
Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters |
| LOT |
5101 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Level, Rectangular Lot |
| PARKING |
Attached, Carport, Garage, See Remarks |
| POOL DESCRIPTION |
None |
| SEWER |
Public Sewer |
| STORIES |
2 |
| STYLE |
Cottage, Custom, FrenchProvincial |
| SUBDIVISION |
Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM) |
| UTILITIES |
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION |
Bay |
| WATER |
Public |
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