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  • Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Craig Marson • Contact: 562-596-9911
    $699,000

    538 Wood St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

    3beds
    1,165sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    6,466 Square Feet Lot
    $695,600 Zestimate®
    $600/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large lotExpansive backyardDetached two-car garageUpdated windowsConvenient indoor laundry room
    Probate Fixer Opportunity! Fountain Valley adjacent... This is a court-confirmation sale requiring cash buyers only because of condition. Incredible potential awaits in this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home, ready for renovation and transformation. The property features a spacious living room filled with natural light, a functional kitchen with an adjoining dining area, and a convenient indoor laundry room. All three bedrooms are generously sized, offering flexibility for redesign or modernization. Updated windows are already in place, providing a solid starting point for improvements. Situated on a large lot, the expansive backyard offers endless possibilities for expansion, outdoor living spaces, or future enhancements. A detached two-car garage adds additional value and utility, ideal for storage, workshop space, or potential ADU conversion (buyer to verify). This property is perfect for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to create their own vision. With the right upgrades, this home has the potential to deliver significant upside. Property is being sold in its present “AS IS” condition with no repairs, credits, or termite clearance to be provided by the seller. Buyer to conduct all investigations to their satisfaction. There is an issue with the sewer line, but have no other information beyond what we were told.
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    Craig Marson DRE #01210177 562-682-1944,

    First Team Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: DW26080650MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,165 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 1

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 6,466 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 01006511
      • Special conditions: Third Party Approval,Probate Listing

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Unknown
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Other
      Location
      • Region: Santa Ana

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $600/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $69,540
      • Annual tax amount: $1,180
      • Date on market: 4/14/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 90 days
      • Listing terms: Cash

        Estimated market value

        $695,600

        $661,000 - $730,000

        $3,621/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/14/2026Contingent$699,000$600/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #DW26080650 Report a problem
        4/15/2026Listed for sale$699,000$600/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #DW26080650 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,180 +2.8%$69,540 +2%
        2024$1,148 +2.8%$68,177 +2%
        2023$1,117 +1.6%$66,841 +2%
        2022$1,099 +2.1%$65,531 +2%
        2021$1,077 +0.2%$64,247 +1%
        2020$1,075 $63,589 +2%
        2019$1,075 +1.4%$62,343 +2%
        2018$1,060 +4.2%$61,121 +2%
        2017$1,017 $59,923 +2%
        2016$1,017 +1.8%$58,749 +1.5%
        2015$1,000 +3.3%$57,867 +2%
        2014$968 $56,734 +0.5%
        2013-- $56,478 +2%
        2012-- $55,371 +2%
        2011-- $54,286 +0.8%
        2010-- $53,881 -0.2%
        2009-- $54,010 +2%
        2008-- $52,951 +2%
        2007-- $51,913 +2%
        2006-- $50,896 +2%
        2005-- $49,899 +2%
        2004-- $48,921 +1.9%
        2003-- $48,025 +2%
        2002-- $47,084 +2%
        2001$563 +15%$46,161 +2%
        2000$489 $45,256
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bella Vista

        Getting around

        59 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        46 / 100
        Some Transit
        53 / 100
        Bikeable

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