$1,160,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

253 W Tulip Tree Ave Orange, CA 92865

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,070 Sq Ft
3,615 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$560 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2025

The GEM OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD! Welcome to 253 W Tulip Tree - where Designer Style Meets Everyday Comfort. This move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath detached Lennar built home is in a QUIET INTERIOR LOCATION of the vibrant Riverbend community in Orange - bursting with charm, light, and all the right upgrades. This model also has ROOM TO ADD A 4TH BDRM OR OFFICE WITHIN THE EXISTING FLOORPLAN, WHICH ADDS APPROX. 165 SFT. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by soaring ceilings, natural stone floors, and an inviting living and dining area - perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a long day. THE KITCHEN, RENOVATED IN 2020, is a total showstopper with WINE FRIDGE, LEATHERED QUARTIZITE COUNTERS, MOTHER OF PEARL BACKSPLASH, EXPANDED CENTER ISLAND, brass hardware, sleek glass and brass pendant lighting, custom cabinets, a warming drawer, pantry, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a family room with high ceilings flooded by natural light. Downstairs also features a chic powder bathroom, automatic window coverings, and a FINISHED 2-CAR GARAGE WITH CUSTOM BUILT IN CABINETS AND EPOXY FLOORING. Head upstairs to your newly carpeted primary suite with a spa-like soaking tub, glassed in shower, dual vanities, and walk-in closet with custom organizers. Also upstairs is your laundry room, a full bathroom, and two more spacious bedrooms - ideal for guests, kids, or a home office setup. Step outside and enjoy a low-maintenance patio with PRIVACY TREES, TRANQUIL WATER FOUNTAIN, STONEWORK, and plenty of room for seating and al fresco dining. With custom paint, recessed LED lighting, and thoughtful touches throughout, this home is truly move-in ready. Just a short stroll to the COMMUNITY POOL, SPA, RIVER TRAIL, AND PARK WITH TENNIS COURTS, BASEBALL FIELDS, AND PICNIC SPOTS —you’ll love where you live and feel at home here! This is the home you've been waiting for. It is meticulously maintained and ready for it's new owner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dean O'Dell

Seven Gables Real Estate Brokerage Email: dean@theodellgroup.com License #01060767 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Seven Gables Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Rixon Kien

Credent Real Estate License #01246047

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,617

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 3,615 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $105 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Range
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Stone Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Fletcher Elementary School
  • Cerra Villa Middle School
  • Villa Park High School

Additional Features

  • Suburban Location
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Tax Tract Number 16853
  • Assessor Parcel Number 36042123
  • $4,380 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Riverbend Association, Phone Number (949) 259-7267

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,617

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$105 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 36042123
  • Year Built: 2008
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2070.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 560.39
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Living Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Stone
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Warming Drawer
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Playground, Sport Court
  • Association Fee: 105.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Riverbend
  • Phone: 9492597267
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: riverbend

Schools

  • School District: Orange Unified
  • Elementary School: Fletcher
  • Middle School: Cerra Villa
  • High School: Villa Park
  • Elementary School: Fletcher
  • High School: Villa Park
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cerra Villa
  • Elementary School #2: FLETCH
  • High School2: VILPAR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3615.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0830

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3615.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Tract Number: 16853
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 4380.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Ho Michael Tinh
Bought by
Le Noi Denise
Seller's Agent
Dean O'Dell
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rixon Kien
Credent Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-2.93%
Views
106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$696,000
Outstanding Balance
$695,417
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$481,676

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Alexis C Konopisos Living Trust and Konopisos Alexis C
Bought by
Ho Michelle Diem Trinh and Le Noi Denise
Seller's Agent
Dean O'Dell
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rixon Kien
Credent Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-2.93%
Views
106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$696,000
Outstanding Balance
$695,417
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$481,676

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Konopisos Alexis C
Bought by
Konopisos Alexis C and Alexis C Konopisos Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
Mahon Elizabeth Helen and Mahon Michael Stephen
Bought by
Konopisos Alexis C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2009
Sold by
Lennar Homes Of California Inc
Bought by
Mahon Elizabeth Helen and Mahon Michael Stephen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,500
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,160,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $470,000 Landwood Title Company
Corporate Deed $532,500 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $696,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $283,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $265,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $282,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $1,160,000 -2.9% $560 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $577 / 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 $10,617 $602,148 $206,630 $395,518
2024 $10,617 $590,342 $202,579 $387,763
2023 $10,415 $578,767 $198,607 $380,160
2022 $10,220 $567,419 $194,713 $372,706
2021 $9,965 $556,294 $190,895 $365,399
2020 $9,831 $550,590 $188,937 $361,653
2019 $9,688 $539,795 $185,233 $354,562
2018 $9,528 $529,211 $181,601 $347,610
2017 $9,181 $518,835 $178,040 $340,795
2016 $8,998 $508,662 $174,549 $334,113
2015 $8,852 $501,022 $171,927 $329,095
2014 $9,238 $491,208 $168,559 $322,649
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25078835

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 360-421-23