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253 S Olive Street sold on April 8, 2019 for $830,000. The details are below for reference.
253 S Olive Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,463 sq ft
- 7,841 sq ft lot
- Built 1913
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$830,000
Subdivision Old Towne
The home
About 253 S Olive Street
WELCOME TO THIS 1913 CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW, ONE OF THE MOST TRUE TO THE PERIOD HISTORIC CRAFTSMAN HOME IN OLD TOWNE. FROM THE HISTORIC TREE THAT SHADES THE HOME TO THE FULL WIDTH FRONT PORCH ADORNED WITH STONE BLOCK AND WOOD PILLARS, THIS DOUBLE GABLED CRAFTSMAN IS REMARKABLE. THE EXPANSIVE FRONT WINDOWS WITH TRANSOM WINDOWS FLANK THE EXTRA WIDE VERTICAL GRAIN DOUG FIR ENTRY DOOR. ONCE INSIDE THE OAK FLOORS AND CLASSIC BUILT-INS ARE UNTOUCHED FROM THE DAY THEY WERE BUILT. OPEN FLOOR PLAN HAS THE LIVING ROOM AND FORMAL DINING ROOM THAT FEATURES BUILT-IN DISPLAY CABINETS. THERE IS A WALL OF WINDOWS THAT LET THE SUN SHINE IN. THE REMODEL KITCHEN HAS SHAKER CABINETS, STONE COUNTERS, TOP OF THE LINE ELECTROLUX RANGE AND MICROWAVE. A FARMHOUSE SINK AND TILE BACKSPLASH FINISH THE ROOM. 3 BEDROOMS, ONE HAS THE ORIGINAL BUILT-INS INCLUDING A MURPHY BED THAT ROLLS OUT FROM UNDER THE CABINETS. RARE LARGE CLOSETS AND WOOD FLOORS, ORIGINAL MOP BOARDS AND MOLDINGS ACCENT THE ROOMS. 2 BATHROOMS, BOTH WITH TUBS AND TILE SURROUNDS. THERE IS A CONVENIENT BASEMENT FOR THE WATER HEATER AND CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. A LARGE SUN DECK IS SURROUNDED BY ORANGE AND LEMON TREES. A DETACHED GARAGE WITH AUTOMATIC OPENER AND A STORAGE AREA IN THE BACK FOR THE GARDEN TOOLS. HOME SHOULD QUALIFY FOR THE MILLS ACT PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM.
Property details for 253 S Olive Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,463 square feet of living space on a 7,841-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1913. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-654-07. Highlights include single-story living, a one-car garage, central air, an updated home, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW19002203
- Year Built
- 1913
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,463
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,841
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.18
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 39065407
- On Market Date
- 2019-01-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWNE
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 253 S Olive Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2019 | Sold | $830,000 | |
| Jan 2, 2019 | Listed for sale | $849,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 253 S Olive 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 1 of 18 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 18 of 18. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 18 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759025005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger less than 0.1 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2809 N Colorado Lane | Oct 28, 2026 | $1,830,000 | 3,013 | $607 | 39 |
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Schools
Schools for 253 S Olive 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 3:16 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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