Tom Bashe is an associate broker at Coldwell Banker Residential, a full service Real Estate Brokerage specializing in Residential Real Estate Sales in Southern California. He began his career in real estate prior to graduating high school and was a licensed real estate agent before he received his high school diploma. In 2006, at the ripe old age of 21, Tom became one of the youngest Real Estate Brokers in the industry. In the 11 years since, his team has successfully sold hundreds of properties ranging in price from just over $50,000 to just under $5,000,000. He specializes in selling Single Family dwellings, condos, townhomes, multifamily dwellings, land and estates.
Coming Soon! Show Stopping Island Cottage, originally crafted in 1928. This stunning home and guest house has been meticulously reimagined and revived in a manner to retain its historical style while expertly incorporating modern luxuries one would expect. Quality and attention to detail are present in every aspect of this 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bath main house and detached unit over the garage with private entrance. The main house features an open floor plan, chefs kitchen with wolf appliances and custom cabinetry, large dining room, hand picked finishes such as Statuario Marble counters, commissioned oak flooring and more, all seamlessly flowing through French doors to charming front and rear private patio's. The custom built 672 bottle wine cellar is temperature controlled was recently conceived and installed in a private location. The guest house is no ordinary apartment. The kitchen features all Viking appliances within a well appointed space. Dining and living areas are generous, light and bright with peek-a-boo harbor view and private entry. This home is the quintessential expression of timeless tradition on Little Balboa Island. Showings begin November
The Balboa Island waterfront lifestyle awaits. This immaculate, turn-key bay front residence was rebuilt from the studs in 2008 by Patterson Custom Homes with a 2020 renovation by Blackband Design. Arguably the best location on the island, the custom Cape Cod-style home sits on a sandy bay beach with unsurpassed views of the world-famous Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and the Balboa Pavilion. Offering appx 30 ft of frontage and a private dock with dining area and space for 3 vessels, this designer beach home is your key to the active island lifestyle. The estate is adorned in the highest quality finishes including custom millwork and lighting, Rohl fixtures, slab marble countertops, designer tile accents and drapery treatments. A walk-in butler’s pantry complements the chef’s kitchen fit with high-end appliances including a built-in Miele coffee maker. The open concept kitchen, dining and great rooms flow organically through stacking glass doors to a spacious sunlit patio overlooking the water. Upstairs, a second living space with wet bar is accompanied by a large laundry room, two guest beds & baths, as well as the master suite with walk-in closet, 2-person shower, fireplace, sitting area, and private deck to sit and watch the yachts go by. Abundant storage, automated A/V system, Sonos house audio, and alarm system are additional highlights. Available with custom furnishings, a Duffy boat and 2 jet skis, a lifetime of memories are just days away for the right buyer.
Located on "Little Balboa Island" This home is a classic Balboa Island home with a very unique feature of an extra large front patio. Great for entertaining and very nice for those family gatherings complete with a mature producing Avocado tree! The two story 3 bedroom 3 bath property is surrounded by the iconic beach community of Newport Beach on the pacific coast of California. It has a generous master bedroom facing those eastern sunrises with a private balcony and an en suite 3/4 bathroom. Two guest bedrooms share a full bath to complete the upstairs. Downstairs there is a wonderful large living/great room with beautiful wood shelvng surounding a large fireplace and a window seat looking onto the large front patio area. Just the place to curl up and read that good book! Dinning is conveniently located in front of the kitchen with a built-in open china display and service area off to the side. The kitchen has a door to the outside to make it convenient to load and unload your groceries. There is a one car garage was converted long ago into a great laundryroom with generious area to multipurpose it for a childrens play or these days school area. Located off the converted garage is a 3/4 bath that is currently not being used... This property has a rear setback big enough to have a seperate storage unit (currently in place) made part of the listing and is big enough to park a mid to large size car as well.
NEWSFLASH! $45,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Carpe Diem! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to break into the exclusive community of Balboa Island! This charming updated beach cottage will captivate you with its vintage charm and modern touches! There are 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath upstairs and 1 bedroom, 1 bath with garage downstairs. It would be a great multi-generational residence (Mom would love the bottom floor!). Recently painted, rewired, and new dual paned windows installed. It is located in the heart of the Village, just a few steps to a myriad of shops and eateries. You are also only a block from the ocean where you can stroll around the island, watch endless sunsets and catch the boats coming in and out of the harbor. Live the Islander life you have always dreamed in world-famous Newport Beach! Make sure to look at the virtual tour, also on YouTube!
Classic cottage on coveted “Little Balboa Island.” Originally crafted in 1928, this home has been beautifully updated as a perfect romantic getaway just steps away from the bay. The front house has a main living area with a fireplace and vaulted ceiling, a related dining area, and recessed lighting providing a light and airy feeling throughout. Enjoy cooking in the freshly remodeled kitchen featuring a new refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, and dishwasher, all complimented by custom cabinets, and new tile floor. A remodeled three-quarter bath and a cozy bedroom complete this special gem. The house features crown molding and plantation shutters throughout, along with zoned heating and air conditioning. The exterior has white awnings and a new roof installed in 2015. In the back, there is a spacious patio and a separate garage. The garage has extra storage space and an attached bonus room and three-quarter bath perfect for a home office or just to revive from a day at the beach. Excellent location on Crystal Avenue close to all the shops and restaurants on Marine Avenue. This is a perfect property for a vacation home or for just enjoying the benefits of Island living.
Cherished Little Island Location devoid of any over head utilities, street traffic or impacted parking of similar streets that are also a short walk to all the shopping, dining, and the new Irvine Ranch Market on Marine Ave. This three bedroom, three bathroom home was extensively expanded and redesigned in 1965 to be the family home that you see in it's original condition today. The first floor includes a kitchen with counter top dining, a large family room / dining room with french doors that open to the back patio, a 3/4 bathroom with shower and two single car garages. There are two staircases that take you to the three sleeping areas and two bathrooms upstairs along with a huge living room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and a wet bar with sliding doors that lead to an expansive outdoor deck with peek-a-boo views of the bay and canal. Whether your plan is to remodel or build new this location can't be beat. This is the lowest priced home for sale on the Island. BACK ON THE MARKET!
The community of Little Balboa is on a small strip of land that is part of Balboa Island. The two are connected on Park Avenue by a two lane bridge crossing the Grand Canal. While Balboa Island is 1 ¾ miles in circumference, Little Balboa Island is only ¾ of a mile.
The two neighborhoods combined have over 1,450 homes and share the shopping district on Marine Avenue. Residents participate in a Business Association that promotes lifestyle quality and fun events for locals and tourists. Little Balboa Island is known for its tucked away homes and close-knit community. Holidays are celebrated enthusiastically and residents see Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and the Fourth of July as opportunities to show their creative skills.
There are many highly ranked facilities provided by The Newport Mesa Unified School District including Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Corona Del Mar High School, and Mariners Elementary. Newport Beach also has several private schools like Harbor Day School, Carden Hall, Sage Hill, St. Andrews Presbyterian Preschool, and Newport Christian School.
Residents of Little Balboa go to the bigger island for more things to do; Balboa Island is famous for desserts like the Frozen Banana and Balboa Bar. There are some amazing restaurants like Wilma’s Patio Restaurant, Ciao Italian Restaurant, and Amelia’s Balboa Island. And Newport Beach has many shopping centers like Fashion Island which features stores like Whole Foods Market, Bloomingdales, and Brooks Brothers.
For the outdoors enthusiast the water provides opportunities for many activities including sport fishing, whale watching, standup paddle boarding, and Sea Doo riding. Upper Newport Bay is a coastal wetland where visitors can see many species of birds or go jogging, bicycling, hiking, and kayaking. There are 1,000 acres of open space in the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve.
2985 Bear Street, Building A, Building ACosta Mesa, CA 92626-4300
(714) 424-5000
200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050
(714) 966-4000
1001 Presidio Square, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
102 Baker Street East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
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