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278 N HARWOOD sold on August 13, 2015 for $570,000. The details are below for reference.
278 N HARWOOD, Orange, CA 92866
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 936 sq ft
- 4,728 sq ft lot
- Built 1930
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$570,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange
The home
About 278 N HARWOOD
VERY RARE 1930 SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL. ORIGINAL ADOBE RED TILE ROOF, TROWELED STUCCO WITH A MISSION FLARE. THIS 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH HISTORIC BEAUTY IS NEAR CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY AND THE PLAZA. FRONT YARD IS DROUGHT TOLERANT FEATURING A FOUNTAIN ON TOP OF RANDOM RED PAVER STONES ACCENTED WITH PALM TREES. THE SIDE ENTRANCE CREATES A CHARMING PORCH. THE LIVING ROOM HAS THE CLASSIC MISSION BUILT-INS PLUS AN ADOBE STYLE FIREPLACE IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOM FLANKED BY PERIOD WOOD FRAMED WINDOWS. COVED PLASTER WALLS TO THE CEILINGS THAT ARE INSET FROM ITS BOARDERS. ORIGINAL OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM IS READY FOR THE NEXT HOLIDAY. 2 BEDROOMS HAVE THE ORIGINAL WALK-IN JACK AND JILL CLOSETS, PICTURE RAILS, MOLDINGS AND PANEL DOORS. THE BATH HAS THE TILE ACCENTED TUB, PEDESTAL SINK AND BUILT-INS. THE KITCHEN HAS BEEN BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED WITH CALCUTTA MARBLE COUNTERS, CUSTOM CABINETRY AND A STAINLESS FARMHOUSE SINK. A STAINLESS BOSCH DISHWASHER AND 5 BURNER GAS STOVE MAKE THE KITCHEN A CHEFS DELIGHT. THE ORIGINAL SERVICE PORCH (MUD ROOM) IS NOW THE LAUNDRY ROOM. A DETACHED 2 GAR GARAGE IS BEHIND GATED PARKING. THE REAR YARD IS FENCED WITH RAISED PLANTERS AND LOTS OF GRASS AND COLOR. CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Property details for 278 N HARWOOD
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 936 square feet of living space on a 4,728-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1930. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-082-21. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW15048399
- Year Built
- 1930
- Builder Model
- SPANISH
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 936
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,728
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.109
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38608221
- On Market Date
- 2015-05-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Concrete, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Porch, Tile
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Paved
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWN ORANGE
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 278 N HARWOOD
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2015 | Sold | $570,000 | |
| May 15, 2015 | Listed for sale | $599,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 278 N HARWOOD
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. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 350 Mbps, at 25 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759012002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 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.
Recent Orange sales
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Schools
School District for 278 N HARWOOD
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 8:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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