This beautifully preserved 1929 home in Santa Ana’s historic Wilshire Square blends vintage charm with modern amenities. Original hardwood floors, mahogany molding, and wood-framed windows with diamond-pattern glass greet you at every turn. The living room features an arched decorative fireplace, while the formal dining room shines with an antique chandelier. The spacious kitchen boasts soapstone countertops, an O'Keefe & Merritt gas range, and a breakfast nook. Two light-filled front bedrooms share a classic bath with a tub, separate shower, and original built-in storage. The private rear suite, with its own entry, tiled shower, and half bath, offers versatility as a home office or creative space. French doors lead to a lush, landscaped garden with an antique soaking tub. The home also includes a separate laundry room, updated systems like central AC and a tankless water heater, plus plenty of storage. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home is part of a vibrant community known for its historic charm and neighborhood pride. Don't miss out—call to see this unique gem today!
Sold for $925,000
Listing Provided by: Seven Gables Real Estate
Bought with: Seven Gables Real Estate
$925,000
1241 S Birch St, Santa Ana, CA 92707
3beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
6,650 Square Feet Lot
$927,600 Zestimate®
$686/sqft
$3,979 Estimated rent
Home value
$927,600
$853,000 - $1.01M
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Antique chandelierQuiet tree-lined streetSoapstone countertopsMahogany moldingLush landscaped gardenBreakfast nookTiled shower
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Listing Provided by:
Sarah Covarrubias DRE #00911629 714-928-1303,
Seven Gables Real Estate,
Cecilia Cano DRE #02249211,
Seven Gables Real Estate
Bought with:
Greg Hendrickson, DRE #01953366
Seven Gables Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25177260
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front porch
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,650 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 01315211
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Gutter(s), Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Santa Ana
- Subdivision: Wilshire Square
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2025 | Sold | $925,000+2.8%$686/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW25177260 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $899,900$668/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25177260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2025 | Contingent | $899,900$668/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25177260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,900+80.3%$668/sqft |
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| 10/7/2004 | Sold | $499,000+34.9%$370/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2003 | Sold | $370,000$274/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,127 +2.9% | $695,553 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,900 +2.5% | $681,915 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,706 +6.2% | $668,545 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $7,256 +2.4% | $622,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,084 +3.6% | $610,000 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $6,836 | $580,380 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,836 +2.1% | $569,000 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $6,697 +18.6% | $514,000 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $5,645 | $481,000 +9.8% |
| 2016 | $5,645 +9.5% | $438,000 +16.2% |
| 2015 | $5,157 +15% | $377,000 |
| 2014 | $4,486 | $377,000 +16.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $324,210 +7% |
| 2012 | -- | $303,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $303,000 +11% |
| 2010 | -- | $273,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $273,000 -34.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $417,500 -19.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $519,159 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $508,980 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $499,000 +34.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $370,000 +612.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,898 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,881 +2% |
| 2001 | $529 +0.3% | $49,884 +2% |
| 2000 | $528 | $48,906 |
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Neighborhood: Wilshire Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Saddleback High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- California
- Orange County
- Santa Ana
- 92707
- Wilshire Square
- 1241 S Birch St
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