NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3836 E Ruth Place Orange, CA 92869

Estimated Value: $1,494,000 - $1,669,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,014 Sq Ft
$779/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 5, 2026

Last sale price $1,580,000 $785 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,061 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Custom Home
  • Great Room
  • El Modena High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 3-minute walk to La Veta Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

Situated on a large, flat RV parking lot in excess of 12,000 square feet which is SB9 ADU eligible, this fully renovated single story home boasts 672 square feet of Fully Permitted additions and is located on a private Cul-De-Sac street in the Panorama Heights tract of Orange. With 2,014sf of living space, this sun filled and immaculate open concept home features spacious 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, interior laundry room, and a den area. Step right into the bright, sun filled home with light premium vinyl floors throughout leading into the upgraded kitchen with premium quartz countertops, a large peninsula island, white oak wood cabinets with soft-close hinges, quartz countertops and backsplash, floating shelves, pendant lights, and stainless appliances. Upgrades include a brand-new HVAC system, tile flooring in all bathrooms, study and loft built-ins, neutral paint, upgraded doors, brand new fixtures and hardware, recessed LED lights throughout, and smart irrigation. Thoughtfully huge landscaped outdoor oasis perfect for entertaining and has unlimited potential with plenty of space to build a pool/spa along with an ADU. Zoned to the Orange Unified School District including the K-8 McPherson Magnet School and El Modena High School. A great place to call home, don’t miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martin Mania

Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-747-3884 License #01799007 Listed on: 01/12/2026

Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Phillips

Real Broker License #01361464

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 12,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Brick Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Pendant Lighting
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Den
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • El Modena High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Tax Tract Number 3463
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09447153
  • $392 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Panorama Heights
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 09447153
  • Year Built: 1960
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2014.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Unfurnished, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 784.51
  • Room Type: Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Great Room, Primary Suite, Den
  • Bathroom Features: Quartz Counters, Shower In Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Concrete, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: El Modena
  • High School2: ELMOD2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2812

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 12250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Tract Number: 3463
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 392.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2026
Closed on
Feb 20, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Martin Mania
Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Phillips
Real Broker
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.19%
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$1,518,013

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$61,987
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,106,000
Interest Rate
0.0609%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
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
$870,018
Interest Rate
0.0667%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
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
$870,018
Interest Rate
0.0667%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
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
$870,018
Interest Rate
0.0667%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2002
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
$170,000
Interest Rate
0.0643%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1992
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,580,000 Lawyers Title
-- Lawyers Title Company
$900,000 First American Title
$960,000 Lawyers Title
$375,000 Orange Coast Title
$202,500 First American Title Ins Co
-- First American Title Ins Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $1,106,000
Closed $870,018
Closed $186,000
Closed $225,362
Closed $150,000
Closed $150,500
Closed $100,000
Closed $170,000
Closed $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Sold $1,580,000 -1.2% $785 / Sq Ft
01/12/2026 01/12/26 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $794 / 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 $10,346 $938,400 $863,051 $75,349
2024 $5,948 $532,466 $457,605 $74,861
2023 $5,815 $522,026 $448,632 $73,394
2022 $5,700 $511,791 $439,836 $71,955
2021 $5,541 $501,756 $431,211 $70,545
2020 $5,489 $496,612 $426,790 $69,822
2019 $5,419 $486,875 $418,422 $68,453
2018 $5,336 $477,329 $410,218 $67,111
2017 $5,114 $467,970 $402,174 $65,796
2016 $5,015 $458,795 $394,289 $64,506
2015 $4,941 $451,904 $388,366 $63,538
2014 $4,452 $406,000 $347,860 $58,140
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC26006202

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 094-471-53

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