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261 N Cambridge Street sold on May 7, 2015 for $660,000. The details are below for reference.
261 N Cambridge Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,394 sq ft
- 7,405 sq ft lot
- Built 1924
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$660,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange Historical District
The home
About 261 N Cambridge Street
First time on the market since 1964! The family arrived in Orange in 1921 and purchased a 120 acre ranch on the corner of Collins and Glassell where they grew oranges and raised their family. They moved to the home on Cambridge when they retired in 1964 and it's been in the family ever since. Situated in the historic district of Old Towne Orange, near Chapman University and the Plaza, this 1924 historic Craftsman bungalow has a swing-sized front porch and a large back yard with a mature fruitless Mulberry shade tree and orange tree. There are 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. 2 bedrooms have the original walk-in Jack and Jill closet with built-in dressers. There are original oak hardwood and Douglas fir floors and moldings throughout. The dining room has the original hand crafted china hutch with the glass, plate and drawers. It's very rare to find a home in almost original condition. According to the city, this property is Mills Act eligible for reduced property taxes. The tax benefits from improving the property will be offset on the tax bill!
Property details for 261 N Cambridge Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange Historical District neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,394 square feet of living space on a 7,405-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1924. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-091-04. Highlights include single-story living, a two-car garage, air conditioning, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW15070764
- Year Built
- 1924
- Builder Model
- Craftsman Bung
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,394
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,405
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.17
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38609104
- On Market Date
- 2015-04-05
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Probate Listing, Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Screens, Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Tv Antenna
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Clapboard, Plaster
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Screened
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Old Towne Orange Historical District
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 261 N Cambridge Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2015 | Sold | $660,000 | |
| Apr 5, 2015 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 261 N 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 22 of 23 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 23 of 23. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 1 of 23.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590758052009, 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). 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 261 N 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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:51 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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