2442 N Heliotrope Dr Santa Ana, CA 92706

One of the finest remaining examples of the Storybook English Revival home style, this Landmark Historic Home features a mesmerizing roof design that brings the classic wonder of fairytales to life. The steeply pitched, cross-gabled roof features dramatic rolled edges and hand-cut shingles laid in a rippled and undulating wave that magically transports you back to a more innocent time and place. Built in 1931, The Neiman House is registered in the Mills Act historic property tax reduction program with an incredibly low tax rate currently only $4100 per year. This rate will transfer to the new property owner and may offer property tax savings of roughly $12,000 per year. Step back in time when you enter this magical home through the majestic mahogany front door, marveling at the high-arched living room ceiling and the marvelous historic Calco tile surround of the fireplace. Host an elegant soirée in the formal dining room, where the adjacent cocktail nook is the perfect spot to enjoy an apéritif before the grand meal. The family chef will be captivated by the kitchen which has been remodeled in the historic period style including individually hand-made countertop tiles by Pratt and Larson that have been historically color-matched to create a striking curved green border around a field of white tiles. With a backyard garden featuring raised vegetable and herb beds and a large kitchen island with a prep sink, there’s no limit to the homegrown delicacies that can be created out of this kitchen. The home also has a large downstairs master bedroom with two closets and a spacious bathroom with striking historic tile wainscotting featuring a motif of colorful floral medallions. Two more large bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs complete the layout. For the aspiring sommelier, there is an expansive basement room with a separate stairway for access that could be enclosed and finished to become the ultimate wine cellar and tasting room. Floral Park is one of Southern California’s best historic districts and it offers the lifestyle of a bygone era: neighborhood book and garden clubs, social events, and the rare opportunity to just go for an evening walk and end up at Front Porch Happy Hour at a neighbor’s house. Upgraded plumbing and HVAC. No HOA. No Mello-Roos