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686 N Fern sold on May 31, 2016 for $675,000. The details are below for reference.
686 N Fern, Orange, CA 92867
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,979 sq ft
- 6,600 sq ft lot
- Built 1958
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$675,000
The home
About 686 N Fern
This delightful remodeled 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street. Enter through the beautiful leaded glass front door into a welcoming open floor plan. The fully remodeled kitchen features quartz counters, a glass backsplash, recessed lighting, and stainless steel appliances. The adjoining dining area looks out onto the grassy front yard through a large bay window. The large, sunlit family room opens out to the private backyard where you can entertain under the canopy of mature trees. Refinished wood floors lead you from the living room into the 4 bedrooms, (4th bedroom currently being used as an office). The master bedroom opens out to a lovely brick patio, has his and hers closets, and a fully remodeled en-suite bath. A newer roof, newer heater, and newer central air are some of the features you won't want to miss!
Property details for 686 N Fern
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 1,979 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1958. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 383-212-02. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and ranch architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC16077426
- Year Built
- 1958
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,979
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,600
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38321202
- On Market Date
- 2016-04-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Approach With Ramp
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 686 N Fern
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2016 | Sold | $675,000 | |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Listed for sale | $684,900 | |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Sold | $629,000 | Evergreen Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 686 N Fern
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 06059C0162J 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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 23 of 23 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 23 of 23. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 350 Mbps, at 23 of 23.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590758151005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Electrify America, 4 DC fast ports). 236 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 686 N Fern
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 Jimmy Reed of Coldwell Banker Beachside
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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