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740 E Palm Avenue sold on August 28, 2025 for $1,090,500. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Aug 28, 2025

740 E Palm Avenue, Orange, CA 92866

  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath
  • 1,140 sq ft
  • 4,937 sq ft lot
  • Built 1923

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$1,090,500

MLS# OC25079631

The home

About 740 E Palm Avenue

Introducing a charming historic home built in 1923, perfectly located within walking distance to the vibrant Old Town area and Chapman University. This inviting two-bedroom, one-bath residence spans 1,140 square feet and is nestled on a spacious 4,937 square foot lot.

Meticulously updated, this home has been completely rewired and replumbed, with a new sewer system in place, ensuring modern convenience while preserving its unique historic charm. You’ll appreciate features that reflect the character of its era, beautifully integrated with today's essential amenities.

The property offers ample outdoor space, ideal for gardening, entertaining, and a perfect viewing spot for the award-winning Christmas lights display each year! With its prime location, you’ll find yourself just moments away from delightful shops, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. This historic gem combines the best of both worlds—timeless elegance and modern comforts, making it a perfect haven for those seeking a unique living experience.

Property details for 740 E Palm Avenue

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 1,140 square feet of living space on a 4,937-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1923. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-083-20. Highlights include single-story living, a two-car garage, an updated home, and Mediterranean architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25079631
Year Built
1923
Living Area (sq ft)
1,140
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,937
Lot Size (acres)
0.1133
Levels
One
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
Parcel Number
38608320
On Market Date
2025-04-18
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down
Flooring
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Wood Frames
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Raised
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Patio and Porch
Brick, Enclosed
Parking
Driveway
Fencing
Block
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Condition
Building Permit, Updated Remodeled
Units
1

Community Features

Community Features
Suburban, Sidewalks
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 740 E Palm Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Aug 28, 2025 Sold $1,090,500
Aug 14, 2025 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Jun 25, 2025 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Jun 12, 2025 Price reduced $1,098,000 From $1,198,000
May 21, 2025 Price reduced $1,198,000 From $1,245,000
Apr 26, 2025 Status changed to Active From Active Under Contract
Apr 24, 2025 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Apr 18, 2025 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Apr 18, 2025 Listed for sale $1,245,000
Oct 4, 2024 Sold $862,500 Seven Gables Real Estate

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 740 E Palm Avenue

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 21 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 21 of 21. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 350 Mbps, at 21 of 21.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759012001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 463 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 740 E Palm Avenue

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The MLS record lists the school district as Orange Unified.

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Listed by Juanita Inzunza of Inzunza Partners

Listing information updated Aug 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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