This turn of the century vintage Americana bungalow is one of the most exciting and breathtaking homes to hit the Old Towne market in years. This registered Mills Act 1919 gem has been fully restored and renovated with painstaking attention to detail. The goal was to maintain its historic charm while bringing it current with today’s style and luxury. This home sits on a newly constructed 1600 square foot 9 ft ceiling basement. While not permitted for living square footage, this space provides endless possibilities for the creative mind, and is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in Old Towne Orange. It must be seen to truly appreciate the painstaking effort it took to create this spectacular space. Upon arrival one notes the unique and historic front and side elevations. With two spacious porches, clean elevation lines, and lush landscape, this home hits the minute you pull up. Both porches are spacious and have incredible views of the historic Palmyra and Grand cross street. Enter through an original stunning glass side light front door into the parlor awash with natural light. The exquisite white oak floors, wood beams, and original finish carpentry perfectly ties custom comfort to historic elegance. The views from inside out are exactly what gives Old Towne its charm. The feeling of community from days long past is still present with a simple glance through the massive windows. The front room is finished with original casing, high end custom drapery, new matching wood beams, original glass inlaid pocket doors, and an open concept floorplan that flows with the rest of the home. The dining room is an open concept with the kitchen and boasts a brand-new built in custom cabinet lending elegance to function. The kitchen is spacious and new from top to bottom. Custom cabinets, quartz counters, intricate backsplash, and SS appliances make this kitchen a dream. Beautiful original French doors open to expansive covered porch. Original counterweight windows have been painstakingly rebalanced and refurbished. The primary bedroom boasts coffered ceilings, walk in closet and a spacious brand-new dual vanity master bath complete with dolomite tile, quartz counters, seamless glass shower, and more! Secondary bath is completely with tub/shower, dual vanity, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, polished brass and gold fixtures and dolomite tile. Addl’ features include recessed lighting, detached 1 car garage, drought tolerant new landscape, new electrical, new plumbing, new HVAC.
Sold for $1,810,000
Listed by: Thomas Real Estate Group • Stephen Thomas • Contact: 714-998-8300
Bought with: Sur West Homes
$1,810,000
235 E Palmyra Ave, Orange, CA 92866
3beds
1,674sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
6,270 Square Feet Lot
$1,709,800 Zestimate®
$1,081/sqft
$4,907 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,709,800
$1.57M - $1.83M
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Recessed lightingDrought tolerant new landscapeNew matching wood beamsLush landscapeWalk in closetClean elevation linesGold fixtures
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Listed by:
Stephen Thomas DRE #01341809 714-998-8300,
Thomas Real Estate Group,
Nicholas Thomas DRE #01410183,
Thomas Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Erin Casey, DRE #00971257
Sur West Homes
Sue Mitchell, DRE #01110196
Sur West Homes
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW23146857
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Basement, Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Sump Pump
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, Unfinished Walls, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Custom Covering(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Utility,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,674 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, On Site, Private, One Space, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door - Palmyra Facing
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,270 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 39039608
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman,Traditional,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Drywall, Frame, Concrete, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Block, Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Park, Suburban
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,081/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $358,652
- Annual tax amount: $4,204
- Date on market: 8/8/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2023 | Sold | $1,810,000+0.6%$1,081/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW23146857 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2023 | Contingent | $1,799,888$1,075/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,799,888+100%$1,075/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW23146857 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2018 | Sold | $900,000-5.3%$538/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2018 | Pending sale | $950,000$568/sqft |
Source: Hous Realty #OC18107694 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2018 | Price change | $950,000-4.5%$568/sqft |
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| 5/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $995,000+24.4%$594/sqft |
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| 9/28/2008 | Listing removed | $800,000$478/sqft |
Source: Listhub #R806848 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2008 | Listed for sale | $800,000$478/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,204 +7.7% | $358,652 +8% |
| 2024 | $3,904 +8.5% | $332,053 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $3,598 -0.4% | $304,986 -0.7% |
| 2022 | $3,612 +6.9% | $307,155 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $3,379 +12.2% | $288,213 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $3,010 | $253,063 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $3,010 +5.2% | $237,300 +442.3% |
| 2018 | $2,861 +260.7% | $43,759 +2% |
| 2017 | $793 | $42,901 +2% |
| 2016 | $793 +1.6% | $42,060 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $780 +3.7% | $41,429 +2% |
| 2014 | $752 | $40,618 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,435 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,643 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,866 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $38,576 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,669 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $37,911 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,168 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,440 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $35,726 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $35,026 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,385 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,711 +2% |
| 2001 | $355 +2.4% | $33,050 +2% |
| 2000 | $346 | $32,402 |
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Neighborhood: 92866
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