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540 E Sycamore Avenue sold on July 8, 2013 for $580,000. The details are below for reference.
540 E Sycamore Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,387 sq ft
- 6,534 sq ft lot
- Built 1946
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$580,000
Subdivision Old Towne
The home
About 540 E Sycamore Avenue
CLASSIC MID CENTURY MODERN 1946 HOME WITH ALL THE CHARM OF YESTERYEAR AND THE MODERN FEATURES OF TODAY. SURROUNDED BY A WHITE WOOD FENCE ON A CORNER LOT, THIS LOCATION IS CLOSE TO THE PLAZA AND CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. A LARGE FRONT PORCH LEADS TO A LARGE OPEN LIVING ROOM AND DINING AREA ACCENTED WITH OAK WOOD FLOORS. THE KITCHEN IS A CHEFS DREAM! OPEN DESIGN HAS STAINLESS APPLIANCES, INCLUDING TWO CONVECTION OVENS, A PROFESSIONAL SERIES 5 BURNER GAS RANGE, RANGE HOOD AND DISHWASHER. CERAMIC TILE TOPS AND CORNER SINK WITH A VIEW. SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM THAT HAS A CONVENIENT DEEP SINK. TWO BEDROOMS AND A DEN WITH CUSTOM BUILT-INS PLUS A BEAUTIFUL MASTER BEDROOM RETREAT. THE BEDROOM FEATURES SOARING CEILINGS, SLIDING DOORS OUT TO A PARK LIKE REAR YARD WITH FRUIT TREES, DOG RUN AND PATIO. THE MASTER BATH HAS A CUSTOM NEO-ANGLE TUMBLED TILE AND GLASS SHOWER. 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE, TUFF SHED, RV ACCESS AND A NEWER 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE. CENTRAL AIR AND CEILING FANS IN MOST ROOMS KEEP THE HOME COOL FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS AHEAD.
Property details for 540 E Sycamore Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,387 square feet of living space on a 6,534-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-131-21. Highlights include single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW13053901
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,387
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,534
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.15
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38613121
- On Market Date
- 2013-03-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceramic Counters, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Garage, Rv Access Parking
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWNE
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 540 E Sycamore Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2013 | Sold | $580,000 | |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Listed for sale | $569,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 540 E Sycamore 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 23 of 23 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 23 of 23. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 23.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759011007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 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 540 E Sycamore Avenue
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 8:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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