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291 N Shaffer Street sold on December 3, 2015 for $615,000. The details are below for reference.
291 N Shaffer Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,101 sq ft
- 4,356 sq ft lot
- Built 1923
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$615,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange
The home
About 291 N Shaffer Street
CHARMING 1916 CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW WITH A FULL WIDTH FRONT PORCH, ROOM ENOUGH FOR TWO PORCH SWINGS. LOCATED CLOSE TO THE PLAZA AND STEPS FROM CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, THIS HISTORIC HOME HAS ALL THE CHARM OF THE CRAFTSMAN PERIOD. THE OPEN LIVING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM WITH FRENCH DOORS OPENING OUT TO A PATIO IN A REAR YARD. 2 BEDROOMS AND A THIRD BONUS ROOM THAT COULD BE A BEDROOM, OFFICE OR STUDY. THE BATH HAS A TUB, SEPARATE GLASS ENCLOSED SHOWER, PEDESTAL SINK AND PERIOD TILE FLOOR. THE KITCHEN HAS SHAKER STYLE CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, FARMHOUSE SINK AND VINTAGE STOVE. PROPERTY SHOULD QUALIFY FOR THE MILLS ACT PROPERTY TAX ACT FOR LOW PROPERTY TAXES. CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, RELAX ON THE FRONT PORCH OR THE REAR SUN DECK. IT IS HARD TO FIND A CRAFTSMAN AT THIS PRICE AND IN THIS DESIRABLE LOCATION!
Property details for 291 N Shaffer Street
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,101 square feet of living space on a 4,356-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1923. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-081-01. Highlights include single-story living, a one-car garage, central air, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW15117965
- Year Built
- 1923
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,101
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,356
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38608101
- On Market Date
- 2015-06-02
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, 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
- French Doors, Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Craftsman
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Wood
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWN ORANGE
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 291 N Shaffer Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2015 | Sold | $615,000 | |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Listed for sale | $649,900 |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 291 N Shaffer 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. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 350 Mbps, at 23 of 23.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759012003, 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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- Median price
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- Median days on market
- 14
- Median per sq ft
- $681
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Schools
School District for 291 N Shaffer 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 Apr 30, 2021 at 8:55 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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