

526 N Emerald Drive, Orange, CA 92868
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,927 sq ft
- Built 1956
The home
About 526 N Emerald Drive
Experience the quintessential Old Towne Orange lifestyle with this fully leased 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. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, and the kitchen offers oak cabinetry, granite countertops, a built-in wine rack, 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. The roof was fully replaced in 2025 under permit. Both units are leased through August 2027 with tenants covering utilities, producing $6,950 per month in place. Outside you'll find a covered patio, mature front landscaping, a front walkway, and a long driveway with off-street parking. The large, level rear yard is a blank canvas: add turf, landscaping and a dividing fence to give each unit its own private outdoor space. The main house is currently leased to students but drew strong interest from non-student renters as well, giving a new owner options at lease-end: renew, refresh the main house and reposition it for families or professionals, or owner-occupy while the ADU helps carry the mortgage. The seller is flexible and owns other properties in the area. If you need a unit delivered vacant, reach out and let's discuss. Just a short stroll to Chapman, the Orange Circle, and the dining, coffee and boutique shopping of Old Towne, plus Metrolink, St. Joseph Hospital, UCI Health and quick 55/22 freeway access. At $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. At that level the property collects $8,300 monthly, or approximately a 14.81X GRM and an estimated 5.51% CAP Rate.
Property details for 526 N Emerald Drive
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home sits in Orange in Orange County. It offers 1,927 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,395,000, about $724 per square foot. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 039-292-11. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, central air, and traditional architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,395,000
- Days On Site
- 37 Days
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,927 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- N/A
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1956
- MLS® Number
- 26897423
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Plans
General Features
- MLS Number
- 26897423
- Year Built
- 1956
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,927
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,344
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1456
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- Parcel Number
- 03929211
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Outside
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Units
- 2
The record
Property History for 526 N Emerald Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sold | $1,061,000 | BHHS Drysdale Properties |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Sold | $455,000 | New Century Realtors |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Orange rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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Listed by Tucker Steil of Real Broker
Listing information updated Sep 29, 2026 at 7:17 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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