About this property

Set within Newport Beach’s most exclusive waterfront enclave, 21 Bay Island offers a rare combination of architectural distinction, direct harbor and yachting access, privacy, and effortless coastal living. Bay Island is a gated, pedestrian-only sanctuary of just 23 waterfront homes, reached by foot or golfcart over a charming private bridge, where lush picking gardens, mature trees, a private sandy beach, and sweeping harbor views create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Newport Beach - moments from the Balboa Peninsula and steps from the Pacific Ocean. Held in Bay Island’s distinctive stock-cooperative, 21 Bay Island is a detached single-family home designed by acclaimed architect Kurt Donat and built by Neil Longman Construction. This Hamptons-inspired residence blends timeless nautical character with the scale and comfort expected of an ultra-luxury waterfront home. Polished hardwood floors, crisp white millwork, refined coastal finishes, expansive entertaining spaces, and walls of windows evoke the elegance of a classic yacht while framing captivating views of Newport Harbor. Generous living areas open naturally to terraces, gardens, and the water, creating a seamless setting for intimate gatherings, grand entertaining, or quiet evenings watching sunsets and boats cross the harbor. Serviced by a private elevator, this home features multiple fireplaces, a waterfront spa terrace, a dedicated office providing a quiet setting for work or study, and a light-filled upper-level loft with four built-in beds that make for a charming and flexible additional sleeping space, ideal as a bunk room, guest retreat, or additional bedroom. For the boating enthusiast, the property delivers the ultimate Newport Beach lifestyle with a private dock, and immediate access to the harbor’s main channels. Begin the day on the water, cruise the coast, and return home for a sunset overlooking the bay. Bay Island’s private beach, beautifully maintained gardens, waterfront pathways, and intimate residential character make it more than a neighborhood—it is a world apart. Few properties offer this combination of prestige, tranquility, walkability, boating access, ocean proximity, and architectural pedigree. Bay Island represents the pinnacle of Newport Beach living: private yet connected, refined yet relaxed, and surrounded by the beauty of the water.

Property facts

Heating

Central, Fireplace(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Parking

2

Stories

3

Appliances

Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Architectural style

Cape Cod,Custom

MLS #

OC26169145

Listed by

Balboa Real Estate, Inc

Price history

• 2026-08-21 · Listed for sale$16,750,000
• 2020-10-28 · Listing removed$10,790,000
• 2020-04-27 · Listed for sale$10,790,000
• 2016-05-02 · Sold$6,075,775
• 2016-04-22 · Pending sale$8,250,000
• 2016-04-09 · Listed for sale$8,250,000
• 2014-05-06 · Listing removed$6,288,000
• 2013-07-09 · Price change$6,288,000

Nearby schools

• 8
  Newport Elementary School

  Elementary · Grades K-6 · Public
  0.8 mi
• 9
  Horace Ensign Intermediate School

  Middle · Grades 7-8 · Public
  1.1 mi
• 9
  Newport Harbor High School

  High · Grades 9-12 · Public
  1.2 mi

School data and ratings are provided by third parties and may change. Verify enrollment boundaries directly with the district.

Getting around

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