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1538 E Santa Ana Canyon Road sold on July 19, 2017 for $825,000. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jul 19, 2017

1538 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Orange, CA 92865

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,960 sq ft
  • 11,550 sq ft lot
  • Built 1980

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$825,000

MLS# PW17074264

This home has a newer listing: MLS PW20180956 (Sold).

The home

About 1538 E Santa Ana Canyon Road

Tract homes not your style? Tired of seeing the same floor plans over and over again? Need a location to fit your active lifestyle and commuter-convenient to the many priorities in your life? If you seek a home that stands out from the rest ... if the photos make your heart skip a beat... this may be what you've been waiting for. This incredible, private, custom-built multi-level home is one-of-a-kind with its modern architecture and unique features including, yes, an elevator. Custom kitchen opens to both family room and dining area. The master suite is unlike any you've seen: huge bedroom with private travertine balcony, sunlit shower, private toilet and bidet, custom closet and dressing area. Two secondary bedrooms with views. Ask about the versatility of the fourth currently-used-as-a bedroom. Incredible panoramic views from the main living areas, kitchen and upper balcony. Enjoy the natural light streaming through the many windows and skylights during the day, and as the sun sets watch the home take on a sophisticated glow from the custom lighting throughout. Wood, travertine, or tile flooring throughout. Convenient to 55, 91, and 57 freeways, minutes from ARTIC and commuter hubs. Close to shopping, restaurants, and services. Walking distance to the Santa Ana River Trail for hikes or for bike rides which could take you north as far as the Green River Golf Course or south to Huntington Beach. An incredible opportunity to own a truly unique home.

Property details for 1538 E Santa Ana Canyon Road

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 2,960 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1980. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 360-301-21. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and modern architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
PW17074264
Year Built
1980
Living Area (sq ft)
2,960
Lot Size (sq ft)
11,550
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic
Parcel Number
36030121
On Market Date
2017-04-08
Zoning
R1
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Dressing Area, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring
Laminate, Stone, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas, Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Skylights
Doors
French Doors
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Modern
Exterior Features
Lighting
Lot Features
Sloped Up
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, See Remarks
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Community Features
Street Lights, Sidewalks
Security
Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 1538 E Santa Ana Canyon Road

DateEventPriceNote
Dec 9, 2020 Sold $945,000 Compass
Jul 19, 2017 Sold $825,000
Apr 8, 2017 Listed for sale $825,000
Jun 18, 2014 Sold $689,000 Alta Funding & Real Estate In
Jan 20, 2012 Sold $550,000 Vista Real Estate Corp.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1538 E Santa Ana Canyon Road

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 06059C0154J 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

Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.

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 62 of 106 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 105 of 106. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 106 of 106.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590762022002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Ford Charge, 2 DC fast ports). 115 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

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School District for 1538 E Santa Ana Canyon Road

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The MLS record lists the school district as Orange Unified.

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Listed by Karean Wrightson of First Team Real Estate

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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