

521 S Lyon 85, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 980 sq ft
- Built 1964
Subdivision Saddleback Park Villas
The home
About 521 S Lyon 85
This charming two-story, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is ideally situated in one of the community’s most desirable courtyards. Surrounded by lavish mature trees and tucked within a quieter, separate section of the neighborhood, this location offers a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle while providing natural shade and cooler temperatures during warm summer days.
Thoughtfully upgraded throughout (except the kitchen), the home features double-pane windows with new blinds, updated exterior light fixtures, new flooring, and beautifully refinished stairs with new wood underlayment, fresh paint, and new baseboards. The downstairs bathroom has been remodeled and includes an additional storage room for added convenience. Both bedrooms are upstairs, offering natural light and a nice breeze that flows throughout. Additional improvements include all new grounded electrical outlets, updated doorknobs, new exhaust fans in both bathrooms, and new toilets. The newly updated balcony with new wood flooring provides another inviting outdoor space to enjoy, while the kitchen is enhanced with a new ceiling fan and a wall A/C unit for added comfort.
The private patio offers easy access to the assigned carport, which includes a wooden storage compartment. A second parking space is available in the open parking area on a first-come, first-served basis.
Residents can appreciate the close proximity to the community pool, clubhouse, and laundry facilities, making everyday living both easy and enjoyable. HOA dues conveniently cover water, trash, sewer, hazard insurance and exterior maintenance.
The location is unbeatable! Conveniently located just minutes from the 5 and 55 freeways and close to schools, restaurants, bakeries, bus stops, the Santa Ana Zoo, DMV, and more. This beautifully upgraded home is truly a must-see!
Property details for 521 S Lyon 85
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Saddleback Park Villas neighborhood of Santa Ana in Orange County. It offers 980 square feet of living space and is listed at $455,000, about $464 per square foot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 935-330-85. Highlights include a community pool and air conditioning. 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
- $455,000
- Days On Site
- 137 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 980 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1964
- MLS® Number
- OC26108434
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $443 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC26108434
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 980
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 348,571
- Lot Size (acres)
- 8.0021
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Courtyard, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $443
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Saddleback Park Villas Condo Association Inc.
- Parcel Number
- 93533085
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area, Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Thirty Six To Forty Units Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Porch
- Parking
- Assigned, Carport
- Fencing
- None
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
- Units
- 161
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Saddleback Park Villas (SBPV)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Playground, Pool
- Security
- Security Gate, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 521 S Lyon 85
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Orange County rate. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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Schools
Schools for 521 S Lyon 85
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Middle
- Columbus Tustin
- District
- Tustin Unified
Location
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Listed by Veronica Ivy of HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Listing information updated Sep 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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