NOT LISTED FOR SALE

238 E Palmyra Ave Orange, CA 92866

Estimated Value: $1,039,563 - $2,238,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,475 Sq Ft
$689/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 24, 2016

Last sale price $1,275,000 $515 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,593 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2016

"Sophisticated", "unique", "refined", "luxurious", "colorful", "playful", and "comfortable" -- all adjectives which individually and collectively describe this historic, box-plan hip-roof cottage in the tranquil SE quadrant of Old Towne Orange! Stunning kitchen with mirrored cabinet doors, Heritage series Bertazzoni gas range, candy-apple tin ceiling, and original wide-plank Douglas Fir floors! Upstairs master suite with cozy fireplace, hand-painted trompe l'oeil floor, and remodeled bath with Carerra tile finishes (walls, hex-tile floors, and Carerra river rock shower floor!). Add'l accommodations on the grounds include a separate beautifully-appointed guest suite with 3/4 bath and sink/wine-fridge, along with a large, tastefully upgraded 1-bedroom apartment over the 2-car garage (add'l off-street parking in East and West driveways!). Private back yard (with producing avocado tree), has built in speakers, outdoor lighting, and gas-firepit (with colored fire glass to complement the rich house colors) all to enjoy the Southern California evenings! Wired for a hot-tub, too! Current Mills Act contract - approx $9,429/yr in tax savings! Too many features to list - search the web for add'l info and/or have your Realtor direct you to this home's custom website!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Trabucco

Orange Realty, Inc. License #00982321 Listed on: 04/01/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Albert Ricci

Ricci Realty License #01011606

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,475 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Additional Homes

  • Two Homes on a Lot
  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Urban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 35
  • Tax Tract Number 200
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39040221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Security System
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 39040221
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2475.00
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters, High Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 515.15
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Two On A Lot
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Attached Carport, Concrete, Garage Faces Side, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Urban

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 182.93

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Tract Number: 200

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,704,891

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2016
Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tony Trabucco
Orange Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Albert Ricci
Ricci Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$881,250
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2016
Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tony Trabucco
Orange Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Albert Ricci
Ricci Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$881,250
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$796,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- First American Title
-- First American Title
$1,275,000 First American Title
$995,000 Ticor Title Co Fullerton
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- Chicago Title Co
$820,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $881,250
Previous Owner $796,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $600,000
Closed $138,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/24/2016 05/24/16 Sold $1,275,000 -1.8% $515 / Sq Ft
04/06/2016 04/06/16 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2016 04/01/16 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $525 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $4,824 $448,967 $314,277 $134,690
2024 $4,824 $412,096 $288,468 $123,628
2023 $5,073 $438,178 $306,725 $131,453
2022 $6,041 $530,885 $371,619 $159,266
2021 $5,593 $493,686 $345,580 $148,106
2020 $4,924 $429,781 $300,846 $128,935
2019 $4,716 $407,319 $285,123 $122,196
2018 $4,710 $405,640 $283,948 $121,692
2017 $4,573 $402,780 $281,946 $120,834
2016 $4,284 $375,423 $262,796 $112,627
2015 $4,155 $363,440 $254,408 $109,032
2014 $4,289 $378,014 $264,610 $113,404
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tony Trabucco

    Orange Realty, Inc.

    (714) 997-0050

    18 Total Sales

    Tony Trabucco
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  • Albert Ricci

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Albert Ricci

    Ricci Realty

    (714) 231-6058

    148 Total Sales

    Albert Ricci
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW16067811

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 390-402-21

California Orange County Orange 92866

238 E Palmyra Ave, Orange, CA

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