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526 N Emerald Drive, Orange, CA 92868

  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,927 sq ft
  • Built 1956

MLS# 26897423 · Listed Aug 28, 2026 · 37 Days On Site

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

DateEventPriceNote
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 fixed
$
$10,622/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $139,500 down
Principal & interest$8,378
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$523
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,314
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$407
HOANot reported, not included
$9,168/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $279,000 down
Principal & interest$7,447
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,314
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$407
HOANot reported, not included
$8,237/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $418,500 down
Principal & interest$6,516
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,314
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$407
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,721/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.13%)$1,314
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$407
HOANot reported, not included

Estimate 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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