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238 E Palmyra Avenue sold on May 24, 2016 for $1,275,000. The details are below for reference.
238 E Palmyra Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,475 sq ft
- 6,970 sq ft lot
- Built 1900
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$1,275,000
The home
About 238 E Palmyra Avenue
"Sophisticated", "unique", "refined", "luxurious", "colorful", "playful", and "comfortable" -- all adjectives which individually and collectively describe this historic, box-plan hip-roof cottage in the tranquil SE quadrant of Old Towne Orange! Stunning kitchen with mirrored cabinet doors, Heritage series Bertazzoni gas range, candy-apple tin ceiling, and original wide-plank Douglas Fir floors! Upstairs master suite with cozy fireplace, hand-painted trompe l'oeil floor, and remodeled bath with Carerra tile finishes (walls, hex-tile floors, and Carerra river rock shower floor!). Add'l accommodations on the grounds include a separate beautifully-appointed guest suite with 3/4 bath and sink/wine-fridge, along with a large, tastefully upgraded 1-bedroom apartment over the 2-car garage (add'l off-street parking in East and West driveways!). Private back yard (with producing avocado tree), has built in speakers, outdoor lighting, and gas-firepit (with colored fire glass to complement the rich house colors) all to enjoy the Southern California evenings! Wired for a hot-tub, too! Current Mills Act contract - approx $9,429/yr in tax savings! Too many features to list - search the web for add'l info and/or have your Realtor direct you to this home's custom website!
Property details for 238 E Palmyra Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 2,475 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1900. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-402-21. Highlights include a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and bungalow architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW16067811
- Year Built
- 1900
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,475
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,970
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 39040221
- On Market Date
- 2016-04-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Primary Bedroom
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Concrete, Covered, Door Multi, Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Community Features
- Urban
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 238 E Palmyra Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2016 | Sold | $1,275,000 | |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 238 E Palmyra Avenue
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 23 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 23 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759025016, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 563 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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| 7625 E Twinleaf | Oct 28, 2026 | $1,425,000 | 2,722 | $524 | 6 |
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Schools
School District for 238 E Palmyra Avenue
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 Tony Trabucco of Orange Realty, Inc.
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:04 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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