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688 N James Street sold on August 22, 2014 for $599,999. The details are below for reference.
688 N James Street, Orange, CA 92869
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,875 sq ft
- 8,712 sq ft lot
- Built 1963
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$599,999
The home
About 688 N James Street
Spacious and well maintained 4 bedroom home has curb appeal galore and sits at the end of a cul-de-sac. The kitchen features granite counters and has stone flooring. There are dual paned vinyl windows through out the house. Copper plumbing was installed just a few years ago. There is a very large bedroom - bonus room over the garage. Crown molding in all the rooms and ceiling fans in every room. The guest bathroom has been redone and has a granite counter and stone flooring. The master bedroom features a beautiful bay window, a walk in closet and an updated bathroom. In the yard there are three playhouses or storage sheds plus an additional tool shed built onto the side of the house. The garage has finished walls, lots of storage and the floor is finished too. There are 3 fruit trees in the backyard. This home, built in 1963, has been updated and cared for and it shows!
Property details for 688 N James Street
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 1,875 square feet of living space on an 8,712-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 093-371-43. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW14154428
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,875
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,712
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 09337143
- On Market Date
- 2014-07-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking, Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Private, Storage
- Fencing
- Block, Brick, Good Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Building Permit
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 688 N James Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2014 | Sold | $599,999 | |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Listed for sale | $599,999 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 688 N James 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, 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0162J 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 38 of 38 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 38 of 38. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 1 of 38.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590219133007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (Electrify America, 4 DC fast ports). 172 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.
Recent Orange sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2809 N Colorado Lane | Oct 28, 2026 | $1,830,000 | 3,013 | $607 | 39 |
| 7625 E Twinleaf | Oct 28, 2026 | $1,425,000 | 2,722 | $524 | 6 |
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Schools
School District for 688 N James 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 Kelly Boulger of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 12:20 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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