Rare opportunity in the heart of Garden Grove! This property offers a spacious lot with incredible potential for builders, investors, or homeowners ready to create their dream estate. Situated on a quiet residential street, the lot provides plenty of room for expansion, a new custom build, or multi-unit possibilities (buyer to verify with city).
The property currently features a cozy cottage, sits on a generous parcel with mature landscaping and wide frontage, making it a prime candidate for redevelopment or renovation. With Garden Grove’s strong rental market and central location near schools, shopping, dining, Disneyland Resort, and major freeways (22, 5, and 405), this property is positioned for both convenience and long-term value.
Whether you’re looking to build new construction, add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or hold as an investment, this is the blank canvas you’ve been waiting for.
Don’t miss this versatile opportunity to build, invest, or simply enjoy the benefits of a spacious lot in one of Garden Grove’s most desirable neighborhoods!
Great opportunity! The adjoining lot and property are also available for purchase—perfect for buyers looking to expand or combine properties.
MLS # OC25251777, address: 12941 Josephine St, Garden Grove CA 92841
Sold for $790,000
Listed by: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. • Greg Mszyca • Contact: 888-584-9427
Bought with: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
$790,000
12931 Josephine St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
1beds
598sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,773 Square Feet Lot
$797,500 Zestimate®
$1,321/sqft
$1,990 Estimated rent
Home value
$797,500
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Cozy cottageWide frontageSpacious lotMature landscapingGenerous parcelNew custom buildPrime candidate for redevelopment
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Listed by:
Greg Mszyca DRE #01515973 714-746-4756,
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
Bought with:
Greg Mszyca, DRE #01515973
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25232456
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 598 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,773 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 13346207
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Garden Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $573,688
- Annual tax amount: $7,190
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 59 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $790,000-6.9%$1,321/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25232456 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Pending sale | $849,000$1,420/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25232456 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,000+1063%$1,420/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25232456 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/1999 | Sold | $73,000$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,190 +2% | $573,688 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,052 +1.9% | $562,440 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,923 -41.4% | $551,412 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,821 +611.3% | $540,600 +411.4% |
| 2021 | $1,662 +1.3% | $105,718 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,641 | $104,634 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,641 +1.6% | $102,583 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,615 +3.2% | $100,572 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,565 | $98,600 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,565 +4.4% | $96,667 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,499 +3.8% | $95,215 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,444 | $93,350 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $92,929 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $91,107 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $89,321 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,654 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $88,866 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $87,124 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $85,416 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,742 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $82,100 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $80,491 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,016 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $77,467 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,234 +2.2% | $75,949 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,208 | $74,460 |
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Neighborhood: 92841
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