$699,900
3Beds3Baths1,352SqFt
4828 W 5th ESanta Ana, CA 92703Sandalwood Village
538 Wood, Santa Ana, CA 92703
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,165 sq ft
- 6,464 sq ft lot
- Built 1955
The home
About 538 Wood
Probate Fixer Opportunity! Fountain Valley adjacent... This is a court-confirmation sale requiring cash buyers only because of condition. Incredible potential awaits in this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home, ready for renovation and transformation.
The property features a spacious living room filled with natural light, a functional kitchen with an adjoining dining area, and a convenient indoor laundry room. All three bedrooms are generously sized, offering flexibility for redesign or modernization. Updated windows are already in place, providing a solid starting point for improvements.
Situated on a large lot, the expansive backyard offers endless possibilities for expansion, outdoor living spaces, or future enhancements. A detached two-car garage adds additional value and utility, ideal for storage, workshop space, or potential ADU conversion (buyer to verify).
This property is perfect for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to create their own vision. With the right upgrades, this home has the potential to deliver significant upside. Property is being sold in its present “AS IS” condition with no repairs, credits, or termite clearance to be provided by the seller. Buyer to conduct all investigations to their satisfaction. There is an issue with the sewer line, but have no other information beyond what we were told.
Property details for 538 Wood
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Santa Ana in Orange County. It offers 1,165 square feet of living space and is listed at $699,000, about $600 per square foot. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 010-065-11. Highlights include single-story living, a two-car garage, and a 6,464-square-foot lot. 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
- $699,000
- Days On Site
- 173 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,165 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,464 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1955
- MLS® Number
- DW26080650
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- DW26080650
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,165
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,466
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1484
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 01006511
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-14
- Listing Terms
- Third Party Approval, Probate Listing
Interior Features
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 538 Wood
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$5,328/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $69,900 down
Principal & interest$4,198
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$262
Property tax (est. county typical)$664
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
HOANot reported, not included
$4,600/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $139,800 down
Principal & interest$3,732
Property tax (est. county typical)$664
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
HOANot reported, not included
$4,133/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $209,700 down
Principal & interest$3,265
Property tax (est. county typical)$664
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$868/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. county typical)$664
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
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 County rate. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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Schools
School District for 538 Wood
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Santa Ana Unified.
Location
Location
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Listed by Craig Marson of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Sep 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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