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Sold for $2,350,000
    • Listed by: Seven Gables Real Estate • Bonnie Gausewitz • Contact: 714-731-3777
    Bought with: Pinnacle Real Estate Group
    $2,350,000

    135 S Calle Alta, Orange, CA 92869

    3beds
    2,700sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1980
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $2,363,200 Zestimate®
    $870/sqft
    $5,819 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,363,200

    $2.17M - $2.55M

    $5,819/mo

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    What's special

    Wide quiet streetsQuiet cul-de-sacIsland with breakfast barTravertine floorsWall of glass doorsBeamed ceilingsBreathtaking panoramic views
    Don’t miss this RARE opportunity to own a meticulously upgraded hilltop stunner with breathtaking panoramic views. Set a atop one of the highest hills in East Orange on a quiet cul-de-sac of homes the views offer a sense of serenity that must be experienced to be fully understood. From snow-capped mountain peaks to unadorned rolling green hills to shimmering city lights to sunsets over the ocean...the views take the starring role from nearly every room in the house and sprawling 13,000 SF grounds. Set on one level with no interior steps, this sought-after John Lyttle built home has been reimagined with over $400,000 in upgrades so the next lucky owner can ease right in and enjoy the luxury living from day one. Outstanding features include an iron double-door entry which opens to a bold, resort-like interior defined by beamed ceilings and travertine floors. A Great Room with stone fireplace and a wall of glass doors opens to the Chef’s Kitchen equipped with gas range, double ovens, walk-in pantry, dedicated breakfast nook and island with breakfast bar. Living spaces flow effortlessly from kitchen to dining room to the inviting family room surrounded by serene mountain views and warmed by a second fireplace with window seats. Sliding glass doors from dining & living spaces blur lines between inside and out to sprawling grounds upgraded with warm pavers and lush, low maintenance turf. Whether you’re hosting at the built-in BBQ/bar or relaxing under one of the covered patios or playing a game of corn hole or croquet, the views steal the show. And if gardening delights, citrus trees & a dedicated garden area awaits your personal touch. Additional highlights include an enormous primary suite boasting three closets (including two walk-ins,) soaking tub, tiled shower and dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms feature built-in desks and cabinetry, perfect for a home office or student setup, and a beautifully remodeled bath. The three car finished garage includes newly installed cabinetry & attic storage with pull-down ladder. This highly sought after neighborhhod sits above the famed Orange Hill restaurant and is blocks from Pacific Ranch Market with wide, quiet streets plus hiking trails, tennis & pickleball courts included in the low HOA dues. Whether you are soaking in majestic, ever-changing sunrises and sunsets or enjoying walks through this remarkable neighborhood, this rare hilltop estate offers a legacy of luxury and a view that simply cannot be replicated.

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    Listed by:

    Bonnie Gausewitz DRE #00937425 714-746-7173,

    Seven Gables Real Estate,

    Hailey Gausewitz DRE #02126913,

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Pamela Qu, DRE #02098224

    Pinnacle Real Estate Group

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26036618MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room, Living Room, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Pantry
    • Features: Walk-In Pantry
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Kitchen
    Features
    • Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Tile
    • Doors: Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Great Room, Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Driveway, Oversized, Garage Faces Side
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Stairs, Accessible Entrance
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Main Level
    • Patio & porch: Brick, Covered, Lanai, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Barbecue, Brick Driveway
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Wrought Iron
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
    Lot
    • Size: 0.3 Acres
    • Features: Cul-De-Sac, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Garden
    Details
    • Additional structures: Tennis Court(s)
    • Parcel number: 39329631
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Horse amenities: Riding Trail

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean,Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1980
    Details
    • Builder name: John Lyttle

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Hiking, Horse Trails, Sidewalks
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: John Lyttle
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Horse Trail(s), Pickleball, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
    • HOA fee: $110 monthly
    • HOA name: Orange Hill HOA
    • HOA phone: 949-481-0555
    Location
    • Region: Orange

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $870/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,244,000
    • Annual tax amount: $24,174
    • Date on market: 2/19/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 54 days
    • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
    • Exclusions: Light fixture above the dining table
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/8/2026Sold$2,350,000-4%$870/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26036618 Report a problem
    5/7/2026Pending sale$2,449,000$907/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26036618 Report a problem
    4/20/2026Contingent$2,449,000$907/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26036618 Report a problem
    3/9/2026Price change$2,449,000-2%$907/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26036618 Report a problem
    2/19/2026Listed for sale$2,500,000+13.6%$926/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW26036618 Report a problem
    7/26/2023Sold$2,200,000+63%$815/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/1/2020Sold$1,350,000$500/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW20207668 Report a problem
    10/28/2020Pending sale$1,350,000$500/sqft
    Source: Katnik Brothers R.E. Services #PW20207668 Report a problem
    10/23/2020Listed for sale$1,350,000+28.6%$500/sqft
    Source: Katnik Brothers R.E. Services #PW20207668 Report a problem
    6/23/2014Sold$1,050,000-6.7%$389/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/5/2014Listed for sale$1,125,000$417/sqft
    Source: First Team Real Estate #OC14068551 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$24,174 +2.2%$2,244,000 +2%
    2024$23,654 +56.3%$2,200,000 +56.6%
    2023$15,129 +1.9%$1,404,540 +2%
    2022$14,840 -3.6%$1,377,000 +2%
    2021$15,398 +22%$1,350,000 +14.7%
    2020$12,618 $1,176,939 +2%
    2019$12,618 +1.3%$1,153,862 +2%
    2018$12,453 +6.1%$1,131,238 +2%
    2017$11,741 $1,109,057 +2%
    2016$11,741 +2%$1,087,311 +1.5%
    2015$11,511 +50.8%$1,070,979 +50%
    2014$7,633 $714,200 +0.5%
    2013-- $710,973 +2%
    2012-- $697,033 +2%
    2011-- $683,366 +0.8%
    2010-- $678,259 -0.2%
    2009-- $679,871 +2%
    2008-- $666,541 +2%
    2007-- $653,472 +2%
    2006-- $640,659 +2%
    2005-- $628,098 +2%
    2004-- $615,783 +1.9%
    2003-- $604,498 +2%
    2002-- $592,646 +8.2%
    2001$5,541 +2%$547,740 +2%
    2000$5,432 $537,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92869

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Panorama
    • Middle: Santiago
    • High: El Modena

    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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