124 126 Sapphire Avenue, Newport Beach, California 92662, Newport Beach, - bed, bath

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ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$6,400,000
124 126 Sapphire Avenue, Newport Beach, California 92662
5Beds
3Baths
2,370Sqft
5,100Lot
Year Built
1938
Close
-
List price
$6.4M
Original List price
$6.8M
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
NP25097121
Home ConditionTear down
Features
Good View: None
Patio
View-

About this home

DEVELOPER'S DREAM! Rare Opportunity to Develop 2 Side-by-Side Balboa Island Lots! In a desirable mid-Island location,126 & 124 Sapphire Ave, 2 parcels with separate APN numbers, at the corner of Park and Sapphire, have a combined total of app 5100 sqft. Convenient to Marine Ave shopping and dining, within a short walk to the Balboa Ferry, all that Balboa Island has to offer is walkable, and with less congestion. 126 Sapphire: At the corner of Park Ave, this family Duplex reportedly built in 1938, has been modified and expanded over almost 9 decades with unknown permit history. Now a “TEAR DOWN” on an approx. 2550-2614 sqft lot., the 2-story front house was configured with up to 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 2 kitchen areas and a den. Upstairs in the rear is a unit of unknown sqft with up to 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. 124 Sapphire: The adjacent parcel is reported to be 2,550 sqft, best described as a vacant lot with covered storage/patios and open space. SELLER WILL ONLY CONSIDER SALE OF THE 2 PARCELS TO ONE BUYER. Sale of the 2 parcels is to be contingent upon concurrent closing of both parcels to a single buyer/builder/developer, thus creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with endless possibilities for the right buyer.

Price History

Date
Event
Price
10/17/25
Price Change
$6,400,000
05/02/25
Listing
$6,800,000
Neighborhood Comparison

 SubjectAverage HomeNeighbourhood Ranking (4 Listings)
Beds55
50%
Baths34
20%
Square foot2,3702,219
80%
Lot Size5,1002,550
80%
Price$6.4M$4.35M
80%
Price per square foot$2,700$2,302
80%
Built year19381938
50%
HOA
Days on market187187
50%
Condition Rating
Tear down

The listing explicitly states that the property at 126 Sapphire Ave is 'Now a “TEAR DOWN”'. Built in 1938, the structure is over 80 years old, and the description focuses on the land's development potential, indicating the existing building is considered beyond repair or not worth renovating. The absence of interior photos further supports this assessment, as the interior condition is clearly not a selling feature.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Premier Balboa Island Location: Desirable mid-Island, corner lot, offering excellent walkability to Marine Ave shopping, dining, and the Balboa Ferry, enhancing lifestyle and future value.
Rare Development Opportunity: Unique chance to acquire two contiguous parcels (5100 sqft combined) for significant redevelopment, explicitly marketed as a 'Developer's Dream' with endless possibilities.
Substantial Combined Lot Size: The 5100 sqft combined lot is exceptionally large for Balboa Island, providing ample space and flexibility for a high-value custom build or multi-unit project.
Corner Lot Position: Offers enhanced design flexibility, potential for increased natural light, and prominent street presence, which can be advantageous for new construction.
High-Demand Coastal Market: Situated in Newport Beach, a prestigious and affluent area, ensuring strong investment potential and demand for new, high-quality construction.

Cons

Existing Structures are Tear-Downs: The property includes a 'tear down' duplex and a vacant lot, requiring substantial demolition costs and offering no immediate usable structures or rental income.
Limited Buyer Pool & Concurrent Sale Requirement: The mandate to purchase both parcels simultaneously restricts the market to developers or specific high-net-worth buyers, potentially prolonging the sale process.
Lack of Views & Unknown Permit History: The absence of desirable views (common in coastal properties) combined with 'unknown permit history' for the existing structure introduces potential value limitations and regulatory risks for redevelopment.

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