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563 S Kensington Road sold on October 26, 2017 for $845,000. The details are below for reference.
563 S Kensington Road, Orange, CA 92869
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,778 sq ft
- 9,200 sq ft lot
- Built 1961
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$845,000
Subdivision Gainsborough North
The home
About 563 S Kensington Road
Come back to yesteryear without leaving the comforts of today. This stunning home, nestled in the highly desirable Gainsborough North area, where neighbors are neighborly and holidays are celebrations, invites you in from the moment your eyes meet the bright red door and beautiful brick pathway. The charm only starts outside, and continues through the vaulted open beam ceilings in the living room with the wall of windows looking out to the solar heated pool, and the spacious family room that opens to the beautifully upgraded kitchen. With three bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, the layout flows naturally, maximizes space, and supports multiple lifestyles. Upstairs, the master suite offers luxury and privacy with its vaulted open beam ceilings, wood floors, floor-to-ceiling library shelving, and a walk-in-closet that dreams are made of. The backyard oasis boasts multiple living spaces; be it around the pool, across its spacious BBQ area, or the putting green and pavers, the entertaining options are endless. Multiple mature trees grace the yard, including avocado, lime, orange, grapefruit, lemon, plumeria, tulip and more. Storage abounds in the walk-in attic space as well as the large garage. This home is filled with light, charm, and comfort - don’t wait to fill it with your memories too!
Property details for 563 S Kensington Road
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Gainsborough North neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 2,778 square feet of living space on a 9,200-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 094-522-11. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- CV17208756
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,778
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2112
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 09452211
- On Market Date
- 2017-09-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Lawn, Level, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private, Solar Heat
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Gainsborough North
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 563 S Kensington Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2017 | Sold | $845,000 | |
| Sep 9, 2017 | Listed for sale | $825,000 | |
| Jan 6, 2014 | Sold | $700,000 | Keller Williams Realty |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 563 S Kensington Road
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0164J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Orange quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Orange quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 13 of 13 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 13 of 13.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590758082001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (Blink, 8 DC fast ports). 277 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
Orange home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 583
- Median price
- $1,255,000
- Median days on market
- 14
- Median per sq ft
- $681
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 28, 2025 to Oct 28, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 563 S Kensington Road
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Orange Unified.
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Listed by BROOKE MILLER of HOMESMART, EVERGREEN REALTY
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 11:03 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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