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540 W 3rd Street sold on March 20, 2025 for $1,398,737. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

540 W 3rd Street, Tustin, CA 92780

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,889 sq ft
  • 0.33-acre lot
  • Built 1901
$1,398,737

MLS# IV25023591

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

DateEventPriceNote
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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