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540 W 3rd Street sold on March 20, 2025 for $1,398,737. The details are below for reference.
540 W 3rd Street, Tustin, CA 92780
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,889 sq ft
- 0.33-acre lot
- Built 1901
Subdivision Old Town Tustin
The home
About 540 W 3rd Street
Meticulously crafted in 1885, this is one of the finest Queen Ann style homes you will ever see. This home offers a harmonious blend of style and comfort throughout while not losing its original charm or integrity. Upon entry you will be greeted by the beautifully restored Douglas Fur wood flooring. There is an oversized living room with an abundance of natural light along with a separate dining room that features French doors that lead out to the wrap around porch, ideal for dinner parties. There is also a unique light fixture, original crown moldings and wood work throughout this home. The living Room and Dining room are open to each other offering the perfect space for entertaining and hosting large groups. If you enjoy cooking, this is the kitchen for you featuring custom cabinetry with glass inserts, oil rubbed bronze hardware, a flawless designed back splash of Arabesque tile, quartzite counters, an industrial La Cornue free standing range with double ovens. There is a laundry room/mud room complete with a half bath off the kitchen with a convenient rear entry door that leads to the back patio. There are two bedrooms on the main floor with one that features a fireplace with wood mantel and original tiled face, these bedrooms connect to a shared, fully updated bathroom with a free-standing tub originally from the Hewes Family that pre-dates the home. The main bedroom is on the upper level with a curved staircase, featuring custom paint, vaulted ceiling and en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, quartz counters, custom cabinetry and oversized free standing shower stall with bench seating. As you proceed upstairs the original pull down pocket door is a feature only found in a Home of this stature. The basement has been made into the most amazing bistro, man cave, bar/ wine cellar with original brick flooring, built-In cabinetry, custom ceilings with a relaxing vibe. The grounds are very manicured, with white picket fencing, and a large patio with plenty of grass to entertain or just relax. Additional features include French doors, crown moldings, custom lighting, newer HVAC, tankless water heater, fruit trees (Meyer lemon, avocado, grapefruit, Valencia & Navel orange). This home is in the heart of downtown Tustin, stroll to dinner, shopping, coffee, and entertainment. This home has the attention to the details you are looking for along with the History that you have always Dreamed of owning.
Property details for 540 W 3rd Street
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Old Town Tustin neighborhood of Tustin in Orange County. It offers 1,889 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1901. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 401-364-04. Highlights include a fireplace, a three-car garage, a 0.33-acre lot, central air, an updated home, and Victorian 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
- $1,398,737
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,889 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 0.3306 Acres
- Year Built
- 1901
- MLS® Number
- IV25023591
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- IV25023591
- Year Built
- 1901
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,889
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 14,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3306
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 40136404
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Primary Bedroom, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, See Remarks
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- See Remarks, Victorian
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch, See Remarks
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Workshop In Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Old Town Tustin
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 540 W 3rd Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | Sold | $1,398,737 | |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000 | |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Sold | $775,000 | First Team Real Estate |
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Listed by COLLEEN HORGAN of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Listing information updated Mar 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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