NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 N Lester Dr Orange, CA 92868

Estimated Value: $976,460 - $1,066,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,404 Sq Ft
$712/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 22, 2022

Last sale price $830,000 $591 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,239/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Granite Countertops
  • Wood Flooring
  • Spanish Architecture
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2022

IF YOU HAVE NOT DRIVEN DOWN LESTER STREET, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND VISIT THIS HIDDEN JEWEL OF A HISTORIC STREET, JUST OUTSIDE OF OLD TOWNE! THIS 1929 SPANISH REVIVAL HOME HAS ALL OF THE CHARM OF THE HISTORIC STYLE. THE RED CLAY TILE ROOF AND ROUGH STUCCO ARE ORGINAL TO 1929! THERE IS A FRONT PORCH THAT LEADS TO AN OPEN LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD FLOORS, A FIREPLACE, AND AN OPEN DINING ROOM AREA TO CREATE A GREAT ROOM. PLASTER WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH PICTURE RAILS AND COFFERED CEILINGS. 3 BEDROOMS AND A MAIN BATH THAT FEATURES A COVED ENCLOSED TUB/SHOWER WITH CUSTOM TILE ACCENTS. THE KITCHEN HAS BEEN REMODELED WITH GRANITE, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, AND THE ORIGINAL COZY BREAKFAST NOOK FOR THOSE EVERYDAY MEALS. INDIVIDUAL LAUNDRY ROOM SERVICE PORCH. THE REAR YARD HAS A COVERED PAVED PATIO, RAISED PLANTERS, BLOCK WALL FENCING, AND A STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE WITH A LONG DRIVEWAY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Albert Ricci

Ricci Realty License #01011606 Listed on: 04/10/2022

Co-Listed By

AJ Ricci

Ricci Realty License #01985308

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Ambuehl

Ricci Realty License #01050358

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 4,664 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Orange High School

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Tax Tract Number 688
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03904405
  • $363 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,523

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: FREE STANDING STOVE, FOUNTAIN IN REAR YARD.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
  • Subdivision Name Other: HISTORIC STREET
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 03904405
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1404.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Ell, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 591.17
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Clay, Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Orange Unified
  • High School: Orange
  • High School: Orange
  • High School2: ORANGE3

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4664.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1071

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4664.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 761.05
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Tract Number: 688
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 363.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2022
Closed on
May 27, 2022
Sold by
Lori Ichisaka
Bought by
Sohie Dylan and Sohie Christy
Seller's Agent
Albert Ricci
Ricci Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Ambuehl
Ricci Realty
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-12.63%
Current Estimated Value
$999,365

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,365
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2005
Sold by
Crump Eric and Crump Tonya
Bought by
Ichisaka Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,200
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Varrow Adam and Varrow Barbara
Bought by
Crump Eric and Crump Tonya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2003
Sold by
Varrow Adam
Bought by
Varrow Adam and Varrow Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1996
Sold by
Anderson James R and Anderson Arlene J
Bought by
Varrow Adam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,743
Interest Rate
8.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sohie Dylan $830,000 Orange Coast Title
Ichisaka Lori $559,000 Ticor Title Orange Branch
Crump Eric $477,000 Equity Title Company
Varrow Adam -- Ticor Title Company
Varrow Adam $163,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ichisaka Lori $376,300
Previous Owner Ichisaka Lori $447,200
Previous Owner Crump Eric S $60,000
Previous Owner Crump Eric $367,000
Previous Owner Varrow Adam $220,000
Previous Owner Varrow Adam $210,000
Previous Owner Varrow Adam $50,000
Previous Owner Varrow Adam $157,362
Previous Owner Varrow Adam $158,743
Closed Sohie Dylan $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Sold $830,000 -7.8% $591 / Sq Ft
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Price Changed $899,900 -5.3% $641 / Sq Ft
04/10/2022 04/10/22 For Sale $950,000 -- $677 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,523 $880,802 $808,879 $71,923
2024 $9,523 $863,532 $793,019 $70,513
2023 $9,314 $846,600 $777,469 $69,131
2022 $8,124 $734,251 $676,027 $58,224
2021 $7,897 $719,854 $662,771 $57,083
2020 $7,824 $712,473 $655,975 $56,498
2019 $7,725 $698,503 $643,112 $55,391
2018 $7,607 $684,807 $630,502 $54,305
2017 $6,469 $592,000 $545,875 $46,125
2016 $6,123 $559,000 $512,875 $46,125
2015 $5,542 $503,000 $456,875 $46,125
2014 $4,698 $422,822 $376,697 $46,125
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW22071930

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 039-044-05