Come see this charming, move-in ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. This bottom level unit is perfect for making memories and waiting for you to call it "HOME SWEET HOME," this home features an open layout with ample storage space throughout. Laminate wood flooring in the living room and tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. A cozy kitchen with an electric stove and plenty of cabinets to store your cookware and non-perishable food. The dining area and the living room are open concept with an A/C wall unit in the living room and a glass sliding door that leads to the private patio. The patio has an extended shed for added comfort and privacy. Perfect for those hot summer days and ideal for your pets to play or for a relaxing BBQ afternoon with your family and friends. The living room is spacious, the popcorn ceiling has been removed, and it also comes with a wood burning fireplace and a beautiful ceiling fan. Both bedrooms are of generous size, each one comes with a ceiling fan and generous mirror closets doors. The hallway offers plenty of shelves for you to display your decoration, family pictures or to be used as additional storage. One assigned carport with wooden storage compartment and the 2nd parking spot is in the open area. The location is unbeatable! Just minutes from the 5 & 55 freeways, a short distance to schools, restaurants, the Santa Ana Zoo, bakeries, DMV, bus stops, and more!
This home is truly a must-see!
Sold for $450,000
Listing Provided by: HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Bought with: Grand Avenue Realty & Lending
$450,000
521 S Lyon St Unit 45, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2beds
1,008sqft
Condominium
Built in 1964
-- sqft lot
$452,200 Zestimate®
$446/sqft
$3,320 Estimated rent
Home value
$452,200
$416,000 - $493,000
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Gas fireplacePrivate patioPlenty of shelvesOpen conceptOpen layoutCeiling fanPlenty of cabinets
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Listing Provided by:
Veronica Ivy DRE #01968676 949-315-0818,
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Bought with:
Linda Durston, DRE #01755362
Grand Avenue Realty & Lending
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25070929
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Disposal
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Carport, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Paved
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Wood
- Pool features: Association
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8.00 Acres
- Features: 36-40 Units/Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 93533045
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Drywall, Stucco
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Santa Ana
- Subdivision: Saddleback Park Villas (Sbpv)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $444 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Management, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Storage, Trash
- Services included: Sewer
- Association name: Saddleback Park Villas
- Association phone: 949-363-7255
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $450,000$446/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000$446/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Contingent | $450,000$446/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+59%$446/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Sold | $283,000-0.7%$281/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC18019714 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2018 | Pending sale | $285,000$283/sqft |
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| 1/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $285,000+128%$283/sqft |
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| 11/13/2012 | Sold | $125,000+25%$124/sqft |
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| 8/14/2009 | Sold | $100,000+11.1%$99/sqft |
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| 4/10/2009 | Listed for sale | $90,000-73.7%$89/sqft |
Source: Listhub #P682892 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2007 | Sold | $342,000+8.6%$339/sqft |
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| 11/28/2005 | Sold | $315,000+152%$313/sqft |
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| 5/31/2001 | Sold | $125,000+90.8%$124/sqft |
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| 1/2/1997 | Sold | $65,500-38.2%$65/sqft |
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| 9/7/1993 | Sold | $106,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,912 +4.5% | $322,003 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,744 +2.3% | $315,690 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,659 +1.4% | $309,500 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,607 +2% | $303,432 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,535 +0.6% | $297,483 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,516 | $294,433 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,516 +2.4% | $288,660 +113.4% |
| 2018 | $3,433 +94.4% | $135,280 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,766 | $132,628 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,766 +1.7% | $130,028 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,735 +3.6% | $128,075 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,675 | $125,567 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $125,000 +24.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,752 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,752 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $100,000 |
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Neighborhood: Lyon Street
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Helen Estock Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Columbus Tustin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Arnold O. Beckman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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