Located in the heart of Santa Ana’s evolving urban core, this classic 1915 residence offers a rare opportunity for buyers looking to build equity in one of Orange County’s steadily revitalizing neighborhoods. Featuring approximately 1,731 square feet of living space on a 6,250 square foot lot, the home offers strong bones, generous living areas, and the character of early California architecture. For first-time homebuyers, this home may represent one of the more attainable entry points into the Santa Ana single-family market, especially for buyers willing to invest sweat equity over time. Santa Ana also continues to support homeownership through programs designed to assist qualified first-time buyers with down payment assistance (Check with your lender and city of Santa Ana for available programs).
Under contract
Listed by: Main St Properties • Eduardo Becerra • Contact: 951-712-7372
Price cut: $20K (6/26)
$870,000
1208 E 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
3beds
1,731sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$855,100 Zestimate®
$503/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Strong bones
- 116 days
- 335
- 7
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Eduardo Becerra DRE #01293818 951-712-7372,
Main St Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26104620
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,731 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Level, Rectangular Lot, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 39845303
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
- Subdivision: Other
Location
- Region: Santa Ana
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $503/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $259,610
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 116 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,1031 Exchange,FHA,Submit,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$855,100
$812,000 - $898,000
$4,263/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Contingent | $870,000$503/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW26104620 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $870,000-2.2%$503/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW26104620 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $890,000$514/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $259,610 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,172 +2.7% | $254,520 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,088 +2.6% | $249,530 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,009 +1.2% | $244,638 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,973 +2.4% | $239,842 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,904 -0.1% | $235,140 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,907 | $232,729 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,907 +1.9% | $228,166 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,852 +4.8% | $223,693 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,720 | $219,307 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,720 +2% | $215,007 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,666 +3.2% | $211,778 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,584 | $207,630 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $206,692 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $202,640 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $198,667 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $197,183 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $197,652 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $193,777 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $189,978 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $186,253 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $182,601 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $179,021 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $175,740 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $172,295 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,749 -0.2% | $168,917 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,753 | $165,605 |
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Neighborhood: 92701
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