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256 N Harwood Street sold on December 13, 2017 for $695,000. The details are below for reference.
256 N Harwood Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 943 sq ft
- 4,728 sq ft lot
- Built 1931
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$695,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange
The home
About 256 N Harwood Street
ONE OF 3 VERY RARE 1931 SPANISH COLONIAL CUSTOM BUILT HOME FEATURING A SIDE RECESSED PORCH, A 3 PART FRONT PICTURE WINDOW DESIGN WITH EMBOSSED ARCHED EMBELLISHMENTS. ACCENTED WITH LARGE BEAMS, PORTE-COCHERE AND SPANISH RED CLAY TILE ROOF. THE ORIGINAL WOOD DOOR HAS THE GREETING DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OPEN LIVING ROOM ON ONE SIDE AND THE FORMAL DINING ROOM ON THE OTHER. THE BUILDER FEATURED FOR A FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM THAT COULD BE EASILY ADDED. ORIGINAL OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS, MOLDINGS AND FIXTURES. THE COVED WALLS TO THE CEILINGS ADD CHARM AND CHARACTER TO THE ROOMS. CUSTOM PAINTED WALL MURALS ON THE ORIGINAL ROUGH PLASTERED WALLS, A THING OF THE PAST. 2 BEDROOMS, BOTH WITH WALK-IN CLOSETS AND CEILING FANS. THE MASTER HAS SINGLE LIGHT DOORS WITH OPENING SIDELIGHTS TO THE BEAUTIFUL REAR YARD. THE BATH HAS THE ORIGINAL DROP-IN TUB AND IS ACCENTED WITH CUSTOM TILE COUNTER TOPS. THE KITCHEN FEATURES A FREE STANDING GAS RANGE, ORIGINAL CUPBOARDS WITH TILE COUNTERS AND CUSTOM WALL FINISHES. A SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM WITH STORAGE AREA INCLUDES THE WASHER AND DRYER. THE DETACHED 1 CAR (BARN) GARAGE IS FINISHED IN DRYWALL, HAS EXTRA STORAGE AND A BONUS ROOM ON THE BACK FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE, OFFICE OR ? THERE IS A LARGE COVERED PATIO WITH A CONVENIENT BBQ ISLAND FOR THOSE OUTDOOR MEALS. ENJOY THE MATURE CALIFORNIA NATIVE TREES OR HAVE FRESH LEMONADE MADE FROM YOUR OWN EUREKA LEMON TREE. CUSTOM AWNINGS AND TRIM DETAIL ENHANCE THE HOME LOVINGLY REFERRED TO AS THE PUMPKIN HOUSE.
Property details for 256 N Harwood Street
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 943 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1931. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-082-18. Highlights include single-story living, a one-car garage, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW17239320
- Year Built
- 1931
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 943
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,728
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38608218
- On Market Date
- 2017-10-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Porte Cochere
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWNE ORANGE
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 256 N Harwood Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2017 | Sold | $695,000 | |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Listed for sale | $675,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 256 N Harwood 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 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 (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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- Median per sq ft
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Schools
Schools for 256 N Harwood Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Cambridge
- High
- Orange
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listed by Albert Ricci of Ricci Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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