526 N Emerald Dr Orange, CA 92868
Orange AreaEstimated payment $8,853/month
Highlights
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- Ceiling Fan
- Traditional Architecture
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Back and Front Yard
About This Home
Experience the quintessential Old Towne Orange lifestyle with this fully stabilized two-on-a-lot income property, just one mile from Chapman University! The main residence (4BR/2BA, 1,522 sq.ft.) showcases authentic mid-century character with vaulted beamed ceilings, hardwood and tile flooring, dual-pane windows, and an open floor plan anchored by a cozy fireplace with sliding glass doors opening to the rear yard. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, and the kitchen offers oak cabinetry, granite countertops, a built-in wine rack, and stainless appliances including a gas range and dishwasher. Every bedroom features generous closet space. The second residence (1BR/1BA, 405 sq.ft.), a permitted garage conversion completed in 2026, is brand new construction throughout and remains under contractor warranty, leased at $2,200 per month. Both units are leased through August 2027 with tenants covering all utilities, producing $6,950 per month with zero vacancy exposure. All maintenance items have been addressed, the main-house punch list was completed at lease-up, and the general contractor remains available to a new owner - no deferred maintenance and no near-term capital expenditures anticipated. Outside, enjoy a covered patio, mature front landscaping, a stone walkway, long driveway, carport and off-street parking, plus a large level rear yard offering a clean slate for turf, landscaping, and a dividing fence to give each unit its own private outdoor space. With a location just a short stroll to Chapman University, the Orange Circle, and the eclectic dining, coffee and boutique shopping of Old Towne, plus Metrolink, St. Joseph Hospital, UCI Health and quick 55 and 22 freeway access, this turn-key property is a high-demand rental or a perfect multi-generational setup. At the current list price of $1,475,000, in-place rents equate to approximately a 17.69X GRM and a 4.41% CAP Rate. Notably, the main residence was leased at $6,100 per month as recently as July 2026 - restored to that level the property collects $8,300 monthly, or approximately a 14.81X GRM and an estimated 5.51% CAP Rate.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 6,344 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 61x104
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,927 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Located Outside
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- The owner pays for gardener
- Assessor Parcel Number 039-292-11
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,313 | $1,061,000 | $980,341 | $80,659 |
| 2025 | $6,313 | $557,762 | $478,972 | $78,790 |
| 2024 | $6,174 | $546,826 | $469,580 | $77,246 |
| 2023 | $6,037 | $536,104 | $460,372 | $75,732 |
| 2022 | $5,920 | $525,593 | $451,345 | $74,248 |
| 2021 | $5,756 | $515,288 | $442,495 | $72,793 |
| 2020 | $5,703 | $510,005 | $437,958 | $72,047 |
| 2019 | $5,632 | $500,005 | $429,370 | $70,635 |
| 2018 | $5,546 | $490,201 | $420,951 | $69,250 |
| 2017 | $5,317 | $480,590 | $412,697 | $67,893 |
| 2016 | $5,215 | $471,167 | $404,605 | $66,562 |
| 2015 | $5,139 | $464,090 | $398,527 | $65,563 |
| 2014 | $4,617 | $415,030 | $344,858 | $70,172 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 08/28/26 | For Sale | $1,475,000 | 0.0% | $765 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/05/2026 08/05/26 | Rented | $4,750 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 07/22/2026 07/22/26 | Price Changed | $4,750 | -5.0% | $3 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/17/2026 06/17/26 | For Rent | $5,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 11/21/2025 11/21/25 | Sold | $1,061,000 | -3.1% | $695 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | -- | $717 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,061,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $455,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Comp | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Grant Deed | $158,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Trustee Deed | $64,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $795,750 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $327,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $341,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $222,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $230,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $175,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $152,000 | No Value Available |
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 26897423
APN: 039-292-11
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