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225 S Grand Street sold on October 12, 2021 for $1,350,000. The details are below for reference.
225 S Grand Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 1,928 sq ft
- 6,600 sq ft lot
- Built 1924
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$1,350,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange
The home
About 225 S Grand Street
If you are looking for that special property with a checklist that includes old world charm, historical significance and todays modern creature comforts, then look look no further! 225 S. Grand is situated in a coveted location within a short walk to all the fun and unique shops and restaurants of Old Towne Orange. This classic 1924 Mediterranean Revival is known as the “Higgins Home” to locals, the first furniture retailer here. You can only begin to imagine the attention to detail and quality. Emotions run high as you approach the opera balcony with circular portico and a generous covered porch to spend many an evening relaxing with a glass of wine. On either side of the inviting entry are oversized picture windows which highlight the large shade trees that dot the property. The living room boasts many unique features beginning with the Batchelder (a renowned artist /storyteller whose known for neutral color palette motifs) tile fireplace flanked by custom bookcases on either side. Throughout the home are treasured original oak floors, picture and chair rails, contoured ceilings, arched doorways and single light pocket doors. There are numerous period light fixtures adorning the home too. The spacious kitchen boasts an O'Keefe and Merritt stove, granite counters and 4 skylights that provide sunshine all day, along with access to the most charming side patio where hummingbirds play in the fountain. Not to be missed is the custom iron fencing and prolific fruit trees that enhance the grounds. The attractive master suite is replete with a lovely modernized open master bath. The two secondary bedrooms provide views to the yard and St John’s Steeple in the distance. The secondary hall bathroom is spacious with vibrant vintage tile and there is also a rare third bathroom in the main home. The fun really begins as you approach the inviting backyard where you find one of a handful of pool and spa homes in Old Towne and a Casita equipped with a bathroom and shower! French doors to the backyard and the kitchen/ bar area make this one perfect spot for entertaining. Multi functional as your home office, exercise room or guest house…the possibilities are endless! Lastly, take advantage of the Mills Act which translates to LOW taxes of approximately $3500 per year. This is a rare gem that a lucky buyer will get to cherish as their new old home! Offers Due Monday 9/13 @ 10am.
Property details for 225 S Grand Street
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,928 square feet of living space on a 6,600-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1924. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-393-02. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP21185955
- Year Built
- 1924
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,928
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,600
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1515
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 39039302
- On Market Date
- 2021-09-06
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Water Softener
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
Exterior Features
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway
- Fencing
- Block, Wood, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Fenced, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWNE ORANGE
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Closed Circuit Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 225 S Grand Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2021 | Sold | $1,350,000 | |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000 | |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Sold | $1,025,000 | Ricci Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 225 S Grand Street
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, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0161J 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 9 of 10 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 10 of 10. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 5 of 10.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759021005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger less than 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 559 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
Schools for 225 S Grand Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Palmyra
- High
- Orange
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listing information updated Jul 25, 2023 at 7:15 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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