Sold
291 S SHAFFER Street sold on April 13, 2012 for $700,000. The details are below for reference.
291 S SHAFFER Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 7 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,756 sq ft
- 7,800 sq ft lot
- Built 1909
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$700,000
Subdivision Old Towne
The home
About 291 S SHAFFER Street
THIS IS THE RARE 2 STORY CRAFTSMAN ON THE CORNER OF PALMYRA & SHAFFER THAT HAS THE UPPER PORCH STACKED OVER THE LOWER PORCH THAT IS MAJESTIC! THIS 1909 CRAFTSMAN IS IN REMARKABLE CONDITION FEATURING THE ORIGINAL 7 BEDROOMS, 2 ON THE LOWER LEVEL AND 5 UPSTAIRS WITH 3 BATHS. ORIGINALLY BUILT AS A DUPLEX THE UPPER FLOOR STILL HAS THE KITCHEN CUPPORDS COMPLETE WITH THE COOLER CABINET AND THE SELLER HAS THE FIXTURES TO GO BACK IN IF YOU WANT. 2 STARCASES TO THE UPSTAIRS AND 2 STAIRWAYS LEADING TO THE LARGE BASEMENT. THE LARGE LIVING ROOM LEADS TO THE DINING ROOM WITH BUILT-INS AND A FIREPLACE BEHIND THE CORNER BOOKCASE. UNTOUCHED MOLDINGS, CASINGS AND BUILT-INS. THE KITCHEN HAS A 1914 UNIVERSAL 6 BURNER STOVE AND A BUILT IN ELECTRIC OVEN AND STOVE. THE LARGE SERVICE PORCH HAS THE LAUNDRY AND THE CONCRETE DEEP SINK. ALL BEDROOMS HAVE WALK-IN CLOSETS, MAIN FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM. LARGE UPPER BEDROOM HAS A PORCH W/RETREAT OR 2 BEDROOMS. A SLATE ROOF W/ORIGINAL LIGHTING RODS AND 4 CAR GARAGE.
Property details for 291 S SHAFFER Street
This 7-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 2,756 square feet of living space on a 7,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1909. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-433-22. Highlights include a fireplace, a four-car garage, air conditioning, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- P770728
- Year Built
- 1909
- Builder Model
- CRAFTSMAN
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,756
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.179
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 39043322
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Country Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In, Free Standing
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Roof
- Flat Tile
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Driveway, Oversized
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWNE
The record
Property History for 291 S SHAFFER Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2012 | Sold | $700,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 291 S SHAFFER Street
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 10 of 11 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 11 of 11. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 5 of 11.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759021026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 554 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 291 S SHAFFER Street
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 Albert Ricci of Ricci Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:01 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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