Welcome to 1686 Highland Street in the great city of Santa Ana. Discover classic charm in this delightful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home. This charming home has not been on the market for 44 years. It has retained its timeless character and offers a unique opportunity to create your dream home. Envision the possibilities: a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace, which opens to a dining area with windows bringing in light and greenery on two sides. This leads into a delightful kitchen with lots of light and wood cabinets. Originally featuring 3 bedrooms, this home was thoughtfully expanded with a generous fourth bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a separate entrance. It has lots of possibilities for its use! This well-loved home has been in the same family for many years. It has lots of great details like interior wood panel walls and scalloped architectural wood mouldings, and exterior Cinderella storybook curvy facia and window trim. Enjoy the energy efficiencies of new wall heaters and many double paned windows. There is a two car garage with built in storage; permit parking along the side of the house ensures available parking at any time. Picture yourself relaxing on the inviting front porch overlooking a mature avocado tree and lush landscaping. Or sit under the trumpet vine covered patio with its cool breeze, sipping a glass of lemonade. Make your favorite cocktail from the lime tree in the backyard, hanging out with family and friends while dreaming of its BBQ potential. This home combines vintage appeal with a great floor plan, providing the ideal canvas for your creative touch and modern flair. Come see the possibilities of making this charming home yours.
Sold for $838,000
Listing Provided by: North Hills Realty
Bought with: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Tax assessed value
$838,000
1686 Highland St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
4beds
1,452sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
6,156 Square Feet Lot
$1,003,800 Zestimate®
$577/sqft
$4,115 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,003,800
$954,000 - $1.06M
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Listing Provided by:
Karen Johnson DRE #01461431 714-838-1627,
North Hills Realty,
Margaret Shiels-Mora DRE #01926060 714-399-5262,
North Hills Realty
Bought with:
Letty Diaz, DRE #02039391
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW24127548
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Utility Sink
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Outside, Stacked
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Unfurnished, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,452 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required, Garage Faces Side, On Street, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,156 sqft
- Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 10935201
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Santa Ana
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Sold | $838,000+2.2%$577/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW24127548 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2024 | Pending sale | $820,000$565/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW24127548 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2024 | Contingent | $820,000$565/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW24127548 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2024 | Pending sale | $820,000$565/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $820,000$565/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW24127548 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,866 +763.9% | $838,000 +1021% |
| 2024 | $1,142 +2.8% | $74,756 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,111 +1.8% | $73,291 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,092 +2.2% | $71,854 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,068 +0.2% | $70,446 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,065 | $69,724 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,065 +1.6% | $68,357 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,049 +4.5% | $67,017 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,004 | $65,703 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,004 +1.9% | $64,415 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $985 +3.6% | $63,448 +2% |
| 2014 | $951 | $62,206 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $61,925 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,711 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $59,521 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,077 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,218 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,057 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $56,919 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $55,803 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,709 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,637 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,654 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,622 +2% |
| 2001 | $537 +0.3% | $50,610 +2% |
| 2000 | $535 | $49,618 |
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Neighborhood: Central City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Gerald P. Carr Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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