$1,290,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

181 N Monterey Rd Orange, CA 92866

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,901 Sq Ft
8,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$679 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • No HOA
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this charming single-family ranch-style home located in the heart of Orange, nestled on a picturesque tree-lined street. This property presents a fantastic opportunity, perfect for those looking to create their dream home or invest in a solid real estate venture. Set on a spacious lot, this home boasts excellent curb appeal and abundant potential, allowing you to bring your vision to life. The open layout offers a functional floor plan that can be reimagined and customized to suit your lifestyle. Key features of this Mid Century Modern Home include a breathtaking display of lush greenery in the front yard, large floor to ceiling bay window, updated flooring and a wood burning fireplace. With room for expansion or ADU, the generous backyard promises endless possibilities for outdoor living and entertaining. This property is ideally situated, walking distance to Old Town Orange & Chapman University along with other local amenities and parks. Don’t miss the chance to transform this hidden gem into a stunning residence that captures the essence of Southern California living. Act fast, as opportunities like this won’t last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Nahin

The Nahin Group Brokerage Phone: 949-3383916 License #01733377 Listed on: 02/11/2025

Co-Listed By

Marianne Nahin

The Nahin Group Brokerage Phone: 949-3383916 License #00871638

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacob Abeelen

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants License #01973535

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,553

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,901 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Cambridge Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Tax Tract Number 1051
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38606302
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,553

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Custom
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 38606302
  • Year Built: 1959
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1901.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning, Masonry
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 678.59
  • Room Type: Exercise Room, Family Room, Separate Family Room, Sun, Utility Room, Workshop

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Garage, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Orange Unified
  • Elementary School: Cambridge
  • Elementary School: Cambridge
  • Elementary School #2: CAMBRI

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1894

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 758.05
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 1051

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2025
Closed on
Mar 4, 2025
Sold by
Schoenberg Timothy P and Schoenberg Denise G
Bought by
Blg Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Andrew Nahin
The Nahin Group
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Abeelen
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$95,000
7.95%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,406,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,178,600
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$85,074

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Schoenberg Denise G and Schoenberg Denise
Bought by
Schoenberg Timothy P and Scheonberg Denise G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2012
Closed on
Mar 14, 2012
Sold by
Schoenberg Timothy
Bought by
Schoenberg Denise
Seller's Agent
Melinda Fraser
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marianne Nahin
The Nahin Group
List Price
$569,900
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2004
Sold by
Sandoval Lisa L and Fraser Lisa Lorraine
Bought by
Sandoval Lisa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,500
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2001
Sold by
Mcclintock Howard G and Mcclintock Carolyn R
Bought by
Sandoval Joseph A and Sandoval Lisa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,900
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,290,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $550,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed $360,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,406,250 Construction
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $316,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $48,900 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $1,290,000 +7.9% $679 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $1,195,000 +115.3% $629 / Sq Ft
04/12/2012 04/12/12 Sold $555,000 -2.6% $291 / Sq Ft
03/12/2012 03/12/12 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2012 03/02/12 For Sale $569,900 -- $299 / 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
2024 $7,553 $677,278 $519,834 $157,444
2023 $7,387 $663,999 $509,642 $154,357
2022 $7,244 $650,980 $499,649 $151,331
2021 $7,042 $638,216 $489,852 $148,364
2020 $6,977 $631,672 $484,829 $146,843
2019 $6,889 $619,287 $475,323 $143,964
2018 $6,785 $607,145 $466,003 $141,142
2017 $6,502 $595,241 $456,866 $138,375
2016 $6,377 $583,570 $447,908 $135,662
2015 $6,284 $574,805 $441,180 $133,625
2014 $6,150 $563,546 $432,538 $131,008
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP25027557

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 386-063-02