Sold
176 N Lester Drive sold on May 23, 2018 for $749,900. The details are below for reference.
176 N Lester Drive, Orange, CA 92868
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,304 sq ft
- 4,664 sq ft lot
- Built 1925
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$749,900
Subdivision Just Outside of Old Towne
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC22100235 (Sold).
The home
About 176 N Lester Drive
LOVINGLY RESTORED 1925 MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL ON LESTER DRIVE, ONE OF THE BEST STREETS IN TOWN ONLY 12 BLOCKS FROM THE PLAZA. A WHITE IRON FENCE ENCLOSES THE FRONT YARD FULL OF COLOR AND MATURE TREES. THE FRONT PORCH ACCENTED IN PERIOD RED PAVERS LEAD TO A WIDE OPEN FLOOR PLAN. THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM HAS A MASON BUILT GAS FIREPLACE. CLASSIC BUILT-IN DISPLAY CASES, GLEAMING OAK FLOORS AND CUSTOM FINISHED PLASTER WALLS AND CEILINGS ADD WARMTH TO THE ROOM. THE LIVING ROOM IS OPEN TO THE FORMAL DINING ROOM AND THE CARRIAGE PORCH HAS BEEN ENCLOSED AND IS BEING USED AS AN OFFICE. A LARGE REMODELED KITCHEN FEATURES WOOD VERTICAL GRAIN DOUGLAS FIR FLOORS, CORIAN COUNTERS ON CUSTOM MAPLE CABINETS, STAINLESS DISHWASHER, FREESTANDING GAS STOVE WITH BUILT-IN MICROWAVE AND ROOM FOR A KITCHEN TABLE. A SEPARATE MUD ROOM LEADS TO THE OUT LIVING AREA. TWO LARGE BEDROOMS HAVE THE PERIOD CORRECT MOLDINGS, CROWN AND BASEBOARDS, CEILING FANS AND GENEROUS SIZE WALK IN CLOSETS. THE BATH HAS TILE SURROUND TUB/SHOWER AND SOLID SURFACE VANITY. CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING KEEP THE TEMPERATURE COMFORTABLE ALL YEAR LONG. THE PARK LIKE REAR YARD HAS A LARGE COVERED PATIO ACCENTED WITH PERIOD CORRECT RED PAVERS, OUTDOOR SINK AND BBQ AREA, PALM TREES, AVOCADO TREE AND LOTS OF COLOR AND GREEN GRASS TO ENJOY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OUTDOOR LIVING. LONG DRIVEWAY HAS A COVERED CARPORT. BUILT IN STORAGE AREAS AND BONUS ROOMS.
Property details for 176 N Lester Drive
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Just Outside of Old Towne neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,304 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1925. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 039-042-18. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, central air, an updated home, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW18081601
- Year Built
- 1925
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,304
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,664
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 03904218
- On Market Date
- 2018-04-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Spanish
- Roof
- Composition, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Covered, Driveway
- Fencing
- Wood, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- JUST OUTSIDE OF OLD TOWNE
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 176 N Lester Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2022 | Sold | $930,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| May 23, 2018 | Sold | $749,900 | |
| Apr 10, 2018 | Listed for sale | $749,900 |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 176 N Lester Drive
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 19 of 20 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 20. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 18 of 20.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590761052020, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (EvGateway, 32 Level 2 ports). 652 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
Schools for 176 N Lester Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Middle
- Portola
- High
- Orange
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listed by Albert Ricci of Ricci Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 8:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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