$1,475,000

526 N Emerald Dr Orange, CA 92868

Orange Area

Estimated payment $8,853/month

Total Views 1,830
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,927 Sq Ft
$765 Price per Sq Ft

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.

Listing Agent

Tucker Steil

Real Broker License #02252140 Listed on: 08/28/2026

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

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

6,344 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: Fully stabilized two-on-a-lot income property one mile from Chapman University, producing $6,950/month with both units leased through August 2027 and tenants paying all utilities. Main residence: 4BR/2BA, 1,522 sq.ft., mid-century character with vaulted beamed ceilings, updated baths, hardwood and tile floors, fireplace and a large open rear yard. Second residence: 1BR/1BA, 405 sq.ft. permitted garage conversion completed 2026, newly built and under contractor warranty, leased at $2,200. Covered patio, long driveway, carport and off-street parking. Short stroll to the Orange Circle, Old Towne dining and shopping, Metrolink and 55/22 access. At $1,475,000, in-place rents equate to approximately a 17.69X GRM and 4.41% CAP Rate. The main residence leased at $6,100/month as recently as July 2026 - at that level the property collects $8,300 monthly, roughly a 14.81X GRM and 5.51% CAP Rate.
  • Building Permit: Yes
  • Living Area: 1927
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1456
  • Lot Dimensions: 61x104
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Laundry Equipment: Own
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 765.44

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Structures: None
  • Paved: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway
  • Total Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central, Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heaters: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessed Improvement Percent: 14.13
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 78790
  • Assessed Land Percent: 85.87
  • Assessed Land Value: 478972
  • Total Assessed Value: 557762
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 039-292-11
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Area: 6344

Rental Info

  • Total Actual Rent: 6950.00
  • Owner Pays: Gardener
  • Rent Control: No
  • Tenant Pays: Gas, Electricity, Water

Multi Family

  • Unit Type: 2106, 2107
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 17.60
  • Number Of Units: 2
  • Type Of Units: SFR + ADU

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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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: The MLS

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 --
Source: Public Records

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: Public Records

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 26897423

The MLS

APN: 039-292-11

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