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252 S Cambridge Street sold on November 14, 2014 for $585,000. The details are below for reference.
252 S Cambridge Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,178 sq ft
- 6,534 sq ft lot
- Built 1941
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$585,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange
This home has a newer listing: MLS PW20199984 (Sold).
The home
About 252 S Cambridge Street
WELCOME TO THIS BEAUTIFUL 1941 MID CENTURY MODERN WELL-CARED FOR HOME ON A CORNER LOT. THIS PROPERTY FEATURES A 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE THAT FACES THE STREET SO THAT YOU MAY HAVE RV ACCESS, BUILD GARAGES OR ENJOY A LARGE YARD WITH GARDENS COMPLETE WITH GRAPE ARBORS. THE FRONT PORCH LEADS TO THE LIVING ROOM WITH A CEILING FAN, LOTS OF CLASSIC DOUBLE HUNG WOOD WINDOWS, PERIOD MOLDINGS AND PICTURE RAILS, GLEAMING OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS AND CUSTOM CLIPPED 45 DEGREE CASED MOLDING PANELED DOORS. THE LIVING ROOM OPENS TO THE DINING AREA W/IN THE WALL MAILBOX, WHICH LEADS INTO THE REMODELED KITCHEN, QUALITY TRAVERTINE FLOORS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES INCLUDING A BOSCH DISHWASHER AND SOLID SURFACE COUNTER TOPS WITH CUSTOM WOOD CABINETRY, CLASSIC IRONING BOARD, FREESTANDING GAS STOVE. THIS IS A CHEFS DREAM KITCHEN. THE MUD ROOM LEADS TO THE REAR YARD WHICH IS THE LAUNDRY ROOM. THE MASTER BEDROOM BATH IS ACCESSED FROM THE BEDROOM OR CAN BE USED AS A GUEST BATH. THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS A GLASS DOOR TO THE REAR YARD. BATHROOMS ARE ACCENTED W/TILE FLOORS AND WALLS. 2 BEDROOMS HAVE CUSTOM BUILT CLOSETS WITH DRAWERS & CEILING FANS. CLASSIC 1940 PERIOD TILE, TUB & SINK IN THE MAIN BATH WITH SHOWER OVER THE TUB. CENTRAL HEATING/AIR, COPPER PLUMBING. NEWER 30 YEAR SINGLE ROOF.
Property details for 252 S Cambridge Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,178 square feet of living space on a 6,534-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1941. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-434-12. Highlights include single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW14213837
- Year Built
- 1941
- Builder Model
- MID CENTURY
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,178
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,534
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.15
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 39043412
- On Market Date
- 2014-10-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Galley Kitchen
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Porch
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Rv Potential
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWN ORANGE
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Security
- Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 252 S Cambridge Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2020 | Sold | $800,000 | Ricci Realty |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Sold | $585,000 | |
| Oct 3, 2014 | Listed for sale | $589,900 |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 252 S Cambridge 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 25 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 3 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759021014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 546 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 252 S Cambridge 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 Jul 24, 2023 at 1:52 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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