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Sold for $995,000
  • Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Daniel Gray • Contact: 714-408-4053
    Bought with: First Team Real Estate
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    12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840

    3beds
    1,119sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    7,200 Square Feet Lot
    $995,000 Zestimate®
    $889/sqft
    $3,835 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $995,000

    $925,000 - $1.07M

    $3,835/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome home to this beautifully well-maintained single-story charmer in the heart of Garden Grove! Set on an expansive 7,200-square-foot lot, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence blends timeless character with room to grow. From the moment you arrive, the manicured front yard, mature landscaping, and warm curb appeal set the tone for what's inside. Step through the door to a bright, welcoming living space filled with natural light and comfortable, easy-living flow. The functional kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and counter space, ready for everyday meals and weekend gatherings alike. Three well-sized bedrooms provide restful retreats, while the two bathrooms serve the home with convenience and ease. Original details throughout give this home genuine warmth and personality, offering a wonderful canvas to make it your own. The real showstopper is the outdoors. The generous backyard is a private oasis with plenty of open space for entertaining, gardening, play, or simply relaxing under the California sun. With a large lot and a deep rear yard, the possibilities are endless; imagine adding to the existing home or building a detached ADU in the back for extended family, guests, or potential rental income (buyer to verify with the city). This is the kind of space and flexibility that's increasingly rare and highly sought after. Ideally located in a well-established Garden Grove neighborhood, you're just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major commuter routes, with the best of Orange County right at your fingertips. Homes with this combination of charm, lot size, and future potential don't come along often. Come see it, fall in love, and picture the possibilities; your next chapter starts here!

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    Listed by:

    Daniel Gray DRE #02011152 714-408-4053,

    First Team Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Amber Ross, DRE #02239958

    First Team Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26159218MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Living Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Tub Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Laminate Counters
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,119 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Concrete, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Front
    • Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Block
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,200 Square Feet
    • Features: 6-10 Units/Acre
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08929107
    • Special conditions: Standard,Trust

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Stucco
    • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Standard
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Unknown
    Location
    • Region: Garden Grove

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $889/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $209,650
    • Date on market: 7/23/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 17 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
    • Inclusions: Stove/Range, Refrigerator, and Water Softener.

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/11/2026Sold$995,000+6%$889/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26159218 Report a problem
    8/29/2026Pending sale$939,000$839/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26159218 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Contingent$939,000$839/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26159218 Report a problem
    7/23/2026Listed for sale$939,000$839/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26159218 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $209,650 +2%
    2025$2,780 +2.1%$205,540 +2%
    2024$2,722 +2%$201,510 +2%
    2023$2,668 +2.3%$197,559 +2%
    2022$2,609 +1.1%$193,686 +2%
    2021$2,579 +1.3%$189,889 +1%
    2020$2,545 $187,942 +2%
    2019$2,545 +1.8%$184,257 +2%
    2018$2,499 +3.5%$180,645 +2%
    2017$2,416 $177,103 +2%
    2016$2,416 +4.9%$173,631 +1.5%
    2015$2,304 +4%$171,023 +2%
    2014$2,215 $167,673 +0.5%
    2013-- $166,916 +2%
    2012-- $163,644 +2%
    2011-- $160,436 +0.8%
    2010-- $159,237 -0.2%
    2009-- $159,617 +2%
    2008-- $156,488 +2%
    2007-- $153,420 +2%
    2006-- $150,412 +2%
    2005-- $147,463 +2%
    2004-- $144,572 +1.9%
    2003-- $141,923 +2%
    2002-- $139,141 +2%
    2001$1,471 +2%$136,413 +2%
    2000$1,443 $133,739
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92840

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Evans
    • Middle: Ralston
    • High: Garden Grove

    Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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