About 224 Amethyst
Located on world famous Balboa Island, this enchanting cottage by the sea is right out of a storybook! The front 3bdrm/3bath house features one bedroom and bathroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms upstairs. A fenced-in patio is the perfect place to begin or end your day. The Dutch door lets guests enjoy ocean breezes in the living and dining area with lots of natural light, fireplace and built-in bookcases and window seats. The remodeled kitchen features a 6-burner gas range, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, quartz and butcher block countertops. Primary suite has an en suite bathroom. All bathrooms are newly remodeled and new AC has been installed. The upstairs back unit is a 2bdrm/1 bathroom with kitchen and living room and does not share any walls with the front house. Back upstairs unit is tenant-occupied and only able to show with an accepted offer. Two car garage and a laundry closet in the side yard make this a great rental or vacation home. Located just two blocks from Balboa Island's "downtown" shops and restaurants, or pop over to the beach on the ferry!
Features of 224 Amethyst
| MLS® # | NP26078596 |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 5.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,805 |
| Acres | 0.06 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Duplex |
| Style | Cottage |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
Community Information
| Address | 224 Amethyst |
|---|---|
| Area | N9 - Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island |
| Subdivision | Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM) |
| City | Newport Beach |
| County | Orange |
| Zip Code | 92662 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Garage |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Garage |
| View | Neighborhood |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior | Carpet, Brick, Wood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Suite, Bedroom on Main Level, Furnished, Separate/Formal Dining Room |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, SixBurnerStove, Water Heater |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Living Room |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Front Yard, Garden, Street Level |
|---|---|
| Roof | Mansard, Shake |
School Information
| District | Newport Mesa Unified |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | April 11th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 134 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Leased Land | Fee |
| Senior Community | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Katie Machoskie |
|---|---|
| Office | Compass |