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9896 Heron Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,967 sq ft
  • 4,678 sq ft lot
  • Built 2023

MLS# OC26207326 · Listed Sep 25, 2026 · 9 Days On Site

Subdivision The Currants

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The home

About 9896 Heron Avenue

Extraordinary Luxury Pool Home Less than 4 Years Old. Nestled in the heart of Fountain Valley, The Currents is an intimate enclave of just 74 newer luxury residences offering an exceptional blend of sophisticated design, modern technology, and coastal-close living. Built in 2023 by Lennar Homes, a California Green Builder, this gorgeous pool home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2,967 square feet of beautifully appointed living space, a desirable first-floor bedroom suite ideal for guests, extended family, or multigenerational living, an upstairs office with built-ins, and upstairs laundry room, expansive California Room, and an oversized upstairs bonus room. Designed to impress, the light-filled open-concept floorplan is enhanced by soaring volume ceilings, refined architectural details, premium finishes, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures, smart-home technology, owned solar, and energy-conscious construction throughout. The spectacular gourmet kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring an oversized center island with generous seating, quartz countertops, Wolf stainless steel appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, sleek soft-close cabinetry, butler's pantry, and a large walk-in pantry, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and grand-scale entertaining. Upstairs, the expansive bonus room provides a versatile second living space perfect for media, recreation, or relaxation, while the luxurious primary suite offers a private retreat with a spacious sitting area, dual vanities, oversized walk-in shower with built-in bench, large walk-in closet, and private water closet. Two additional upstairs bedrooms and a beautifully appointed bathroom, multiple walk-in closets provide exceptional comfort, storage, and flexibility. Designed for that Southern California lifestyle, the beautifully finished, backyard is ready for entertaining with its sparkling pool and bubbling spa, plus a cable-ready California Room for year-round outdoor entertaining, and lovely professional landscaping. This gorgeous home is situated just steps from the neighborhood park and playground and close to award-winning schools, shopping, dining, recreation, and the beach, this remarkable home offers a rare opportunity to own one of Fountain Valley's most impressive newer luxury residences, combining generous scale, exceptional craftsmanship, contemporary elegance, energy efficiency, and an enviable lifestyle in one truly extraordinary property.

Property details for 9896 Heron Avenue

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Currants neighborhood of Fountain Valley in Orange County. It offers 2,967 square feet of living space and is listed at $2,259,000, about $761 per square foot. The home was built in 2023. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 157-531-21. Highlights include a private pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, a 4,678-square-foot lot, central air, an updated home, and contemporary architecture. 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
$2,259,000
Days On Site
9 Days
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,967 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
4,678 SqFt
Year Built
2023
MLS® Number
OC26207326
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$200 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26207326
Year Built
2023
Living Area (sq ft)
2,967
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,680
Lot Size (acres)
0.1074
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood, Pool
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$200
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Currents
Parcel Number
15753121
On Market Date
2026-09-25
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Warming Drawer
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Central, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, Zoned
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows
Doors
Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Rooms
Bonus Room, Living Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Other, Foyer, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Bedroom, Loft, Office

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Construction
Drywall
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Fencing
Block, Excellent Condition
Pool Features
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Private
Spa
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
The Currants
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Association Amenities
Dog Park, Playground

The record

Property History for 9896 Heron Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 25, 2026 Relisted $2,259,000

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.03% · 30-yr fixed
$
$17,419/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $225,900 down
Principal & interest$13,567
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$847
Property tax (est. county typical)$2,146
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$659
HOA from listing$200
$15,065/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $451,800 down
Principal & interest$12,060
Property tax (est. county typical)$2,146
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$659
HOA from listing$200
$13,557/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $677,700 down
Principal & interest$10,552
Property tax (est. county typical)$2,146
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$659
HOA from listing$200
Estimated carrying cost
$3,005/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. county typical)$2,146
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$659
HOA from listing$200

Estimate 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 9896 Heron Avenue

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

Elementary
Gisler
Middle
Talbert
High
Fountain Valley
District
Huntington Beach Union High

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Listed by Lily Campbell of First Team Real Estate

Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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