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256 N Hickory Branch Lane sold on October 1, 2025 for $1,280,000. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Oct 1, 2025

256 N Hickory Branch Lane, Orange, CA 92869

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,177 sq ft
  • 3,600 sq ft lot
  • Built 1988

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$1,280,000

MLS# OC25162725

The home

About 256 N Hickory Branch Lane

Location, Location, Location! Original owner and on the market for the very first time, this fully upgraded and beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is located in the highly sought-after Meadow Creek neighborhood of Santiago Hills in East Orange. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by soaring high ceilings and a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light. Every window offers a beautiful view—whether of the lush greenery of Santiago Hills Park and Chapman Hills Elementary, the peaceful backyard, or the charming neighborhood surroundings and LOW HOA covers front lawn maintenance!

Enjoy fresh breezes throughout the home and walk just minutes to Santiago Canyon College and two convenient shopping centers. You’re only a short drive—3 minutes to Peters Canyon Reservoir, 5 minutes to Irvine Regional Park, 8 minutes to Irvine, and with easy freeway access.

Lovingly home has been fully upgraded with brand-new interior paint, flooring, a stunning remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and appliances, and stylish, modern bathrooms. With its serene atmosphere, relaxing backyard, and beautiful views from every window, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special and peaceful retreat!

Property details for 256 N Hickory Branch Lane

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Meadow Creek neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 2,177 square feet of living space on a 3,600-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 503-861-42. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25162725
Year Built
1988
Living Area (sq ft)
2,177
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,600
Lot Size (acres)
0.0826
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Park Greenbelt
HOA Dues
$148.50
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Meadowcreek Community Association
Parcel Number
50386142
On Market Date
2025-07-19
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Near Park
Patio and Porch
Wood
Parking
Direct Access, Garage
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Meadow Creek (MDCK)
Community Features
Biking, Hiking, Sidewalks, Park
Association Amenities
Management, Maintenance Front Yard, Other

The record

Property History for 256 N Hickory Branch Lane

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 1, 2025 Sold $1,280,000
Sep 3, 2025 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Aug 19, 2025 Price reduced $1,299,000 From $1,348,000
Jul 19, 2025 Listed for sale $1,348,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 256 N Hickory Branch Lane

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 06059C0167J 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: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 156 of 156 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 156 of 156. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 156 of 156.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590756055001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 5 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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11082 Meads Oct 26, 2026 $1,775,000 2,965 $599 193

Schools

Schools for 256 N Hickory Branch Lane

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Chapman Hills
District
Orange Unified

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Listed by Sammi Liang of Wetrust Realty

Listing information updated Oct 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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