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listing_id: CROC26064602
status: Active
price: 6950
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 600
sqft_lot: 2100
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1920
property_type: Residential Lease
property_subtype: Single Family Residence for Rent
address: "121 E Balboa"
city: Newport Beach
state: CA
zip: 92661
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.6034859
lng: -117.9052428
days_on_market: 6
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Tara McNabb"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(949) 500-3910"
list_agent_license: 01871729
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-03-25
transaction_type: rent
---

Home | Orange County | Newport Beach | 92661 | 121 E Balboa

121 E Balboa, Newport Beach, CA 92661

MLS: CROC26064602 | Status: Active | Price: $6,950
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential Lease

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 600 2,100 1920

Remarks

Welcome to a fully renovated classic Balboa Peninsula cottage, ideally located just one house from the sand in one of Southern California’s most iconic beach neighborhoods. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its coastal charm, this approximately 600 sq ft home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Situated on the historic Balboa Peninsula, you’re steps from the beach, ocean breezes, and the laid-back lifestyle that makes Newport Beach so special. The home features two fully furnished bedrooms and one updated bathroom, all designed to maximize space and natural light. The gourmet kitchen is both functional and stylish, anchored by a Viking gas range and stocked with All-Clad cookware and essential kitchen items, making it easy to cook and entertain at home. For work-from-home travelers, the home includes a dedicated workspace with a desk and high-speed internet, allowing you to stay productive without sacrificing location. Step outside and unwind after a day at the beach in your private outdoor patio, designed for relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy the natural gas Lynx grill for easy dinners, then gather around the natural gas fire pit with comfortable seating — perfect for evenings spent winding down or hosting friends. Additional conveniences

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26064602
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 6

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Other
Fireplace None
Laundry Other
Cooling Window/Wall Unit

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Newport-Mesa Unified
High School District Newport-Mesa Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Tara McNabb
Compass
License #: 01871729
Phone: (949) 500-3910

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Newport Elementary School public K-6 0.80 mi 8
Horace Ensign Intermediate School public 7-8 1.21 mi 8
Newport Harbor High School public 9-12 1.42 mi 9
Newport Heights Elementary School public K-6 1.86 mi 10
Mariners Elementary School public K-6 1.97 mi 10
Woodland Elementary School public KG,1,2 2.66 mi N/A
Corona Del Mar High School public 7-12 2.67 mi 7
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School public 3,4,5,6 2.89 mi 7
Eastbluff Elementary School public K-6 2.99 mi 9
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School public K-6 3.05 mi 9
Whittier Elementary School public K-6 3.26 mi 3
Newport-Mesa Adult public UG 3.37 mi N/A
Everett A. Rea Elementary School public K-6 3.43 mi 8
Pomona Elementary School public K-6 3.49 mi 6
Monte Vista High School public K-12 3.60 mi 2
Back Bay High School public 9-12 3.60 mi 2
Victoria Elementary School public K-6 3.93 mi 6
College Park Elementary School public K-6 3.96 mi 6
Wilson Elementary School public K-6 3.96 mi 2
Estancia High School public 9-12 4.36 mi 6

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 25, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Tara McNabb, (949) 500-3910.