Discover 8128 E Candleberry Circle found in the Meadowcreek neighborhood of Santiago Hills in east Orange - with its corner oversized lot, downstairs bedroom, living room AND family room, open concept kitchen/living/casual dining, all located on a cul-de-sac adjacent to extensive walking paths and a stone's throw from an award winning school. This dream home even has a driveway and porch ready for Friday front yard neighborhood soiree's. Inside the first level are gorgeous hardwood floors, freshly painted walls, cozy formal living room fireplace, contemporary lighting, cathedral ceilings, upscale plantation shutters, and 2 sliding doors to the entertainers backyard. Your kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas range, laundry nook, and an eat-in Corian counter all overlooking the spacious family room wired for a home theater system and a casual dining space. The family room adjacent downstairs bedroom is perfect for long term guests or an easy access office with its tall ceilings and pet door for a quick pet outdoor exit. Outside you will enjoy a built-in bar area with brand new refrigerator, grill, and bar seating for 4-6. Enjoy the peaceful mature vegetation giving ample privacy and just the right amount of grass for a few cartwheels. The backyard gate opens to plenty of cul-de-sac parking - perfect for entertaining a yard full of guests at your first summer BBQ! Back inside, and up your gorgeous stairs, is a secondary bedroom with its own private balcony as well as another bedroom both sharing an updated hall bathroom. Your primary suite features cathedral ceilings, a spacious walk in closet and a private ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. She has been lovingly maintained and was recently upgraded with a new HVAC system. Don't forget the garage amenities including an epoxy coated floor and custom cabinetry. Literally across the walking path is Santiago Hills Park and Chapman Hills Elementary. Santiago Hills is the epitome of an active community that is flanked on 2 sides by Irvine Regional Park and Peter's Canyon Nature Preserve where you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, running, horse rides, train rides, pumpkin patches, concerts in the park, the Orange County Zoo, and so much more. These paths also connect to 2 grocery stores, neighborhood workout facilities, coffee shops, and multiple casual and fine dining restaurants. The lifestyle you crave and deserve is waiting for you on a peaceful cul-de-sac at 8128 E Candleberry Circle!
Sold for $1,385,000
Listed by: Seven Gables Real Estate • Carolynn Santaniello • Contact: 714-731-3777
Bought with: Pacific Sterling Realty
$1,385,000
8128 E Candleberry Cir, Orange, CA 92869
4beds
2,134sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
5,966 Square Feet Lot
$1,509,900 Zestimate®
$649/sqft
$5,603 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,509,900
$1.43M - $1.59M
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Listed by:
Carolynn Santaniello DRE #01826185 714-797-3622,
Seven Gables Real Estate
Bought with:
Tina Yang, DRE #01423039
Pacific Sterling Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW24070231
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: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Dual Sinks, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: steps
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,966 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Zero Lot Line
Details
- Parcel number: 50386153
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Details
- Builder name: Irvine Company
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Horse Trails, Preserve/Public Land, Rural, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Meadow Creek (Mdck)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Management, Maintenance Front Yard, Pet Restrictions
- HOA fee: $135 monthly
- HOA name: Meadowcreek
- HOA phone: 949-367-9430
Location
- Region: Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $649/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,412,700
- Annual tax amount: $16,114
- Date on market: 4/15/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,Freddie Mac
- Inclusions: washer/dryer/refrigerator/most potted plants
- Exclusions: staging items and personal property
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25185639 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500+2.8%$3/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listing removed | $5,350$3/sqft |
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| 8/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,350$3/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC24164489 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Sold | $1,385,000+15.4%$649/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW24070231 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2024 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$562/sqft |
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| 4/25/2024 | Contingent | $1,200,000$562/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+132.6%$562/sqft |
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| 4/2/2003 | Sold | $516,000$242/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,114 +82.7% | $1,412,700 +92.8% |
| 2024 | $8,819 +3% | $732,679 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,558 +1.7% | $718,313 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,417 +2.8% | $704,229 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,191 +0.9% | $690,421 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,117 | $683,342 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,117 +1.2% | $669,944 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,020 +5.5% | $656,808 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,601 | $643,930 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,601 +1.9% | $631,304 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,460 +7% | $621,822 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,975 | $609,642 +9.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $555,804 |
| 2012 | -- | $555,804 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $578,963 |
| 2010 | -- | $578,963 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $568,960 |
| 2008 | -- | $568,960 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $557,804 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $546,867 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $536,145 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $525,633 +22.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $428,218 +5.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $404,500 +16.6% |
| 2001 | $4,325 +2.6% | $346,800 +2% |
| 2000 | $4,214 | $340,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92869
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Chapman Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Santiago Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10El Modena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapman Hills
- 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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