Exceptional Showcase Yale Cottage on Peaceful and Serene Little Balboa Island. Built by Leon Yale, the preeminent builder of the 30’s and 40’s, this home proudly bears his imprint and all the charm of yesteryear. Just down the block from the South Bayfront, this lovingly maintained cottage features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a sleeping loft. Approaching the home through the Dutch door, the great room/living room beckons with the trademark Yale fireplace, beamed ceilings, and bay window with seating. The dining area opens to the living room, with spacious kitchen adjacent. Each of the bedrooms feature soaring beamed ceilings, as does the sleeping loft, along with ample built-in storage and distinctive details throughout. The large sunny front patio is the place to meet and greet Island neighbors, while the side courtyard is ideal for more private outdoor entertaining. A beloved generational home, 117 Abalone is perfect for the buyer wanting their own piece of Island history.
Listed by Donald Abrams
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License #01234323
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Abrams Coastal Properties
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714-325-9055
Last updated November 15, 2025
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Source: CRMLS #NP25234739
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodLittle Balboa Island
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1.5
Days on Prevu5
Size1,611 sqft
Price per sqft$2,173
Amenities
Private Outdoor Space
Parking
Location
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Listing History
11/14/2025
Listed by Abrams Coastal Properties
$3,500,000
Property Details for 117 Abalone
Association
Amenities
Community Features: Biking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing
Exterior
Construction
Number Of Units Total: 1
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Structure Type: House
Year Built: 1940
Architectural Style: Cottage, Patio Home
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Features
Patio And Porch Features: Brick
View: Neighborhood
Measurements
Lot Features: Front Yard, Street Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Size Area: 2,550
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 2,550
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 05018119
Interior
Features
Appliances: Built-In Range
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft
Measurements
Living Area: 1,611
Living Area Source: Assessor
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Rooms
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Other
Features
Accessibility Features: Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Location
Subdivision Name: Balboa Island - Little Island (BALL)
Tax Block: 1
Tax Lot: 11
Parking
Parking
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear
Parking Total: 1
Schools
High School
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Utilities
Equipment
Heating: Wall Furnace
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: In Garage
Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
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