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517 E Sycamore Avenue sold on June 10, 2019 for $865,000. The details are below for reference.
517 E Sycamore Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 1,344 sq ft
- 8,040 sq ft lot
- Built 1948
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$865,000
Subdivision Old Towne
The home
About 517 E Sycamore Avenue
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION FOR THIS MID CENTURY MODERN CLASSIC HOME ONE BLOCK FROM THE UNIVERSITY! BUILT IN 1948, THE VINTAGE TILE AND WOOD CABINETS, ACCENTED WITH THE ORIGINAL OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS WITH WALNUT DETAILS. A LARGE FRONT LAWN WITH A COURTYARD ENTRY LEADS TO A SWING SIZED FRONT PORCH. THE LARGE LIVING ROOM IS OPEN TO THE DINING AREA THAT ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN, FEATURING CLASSIC WOOD CABINETS, SOLID SURFACE COUNTER TOPS AND TILE BACK SPLASH. 3 BEDROOMS, CUSTOM CLOSETS WITH A MAIN BATH FEATURING PEDESTAL SINK, TUB/SHOWER AND CLASSIC TILE. THE REAR BEDROOM HAS A DOOR OUT TO THE REAR YARD. CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR AND NEWER ELECTRICAL SERVICE. THERE IS A 400 SQUARE FOOT BONUS ROOM (NOT INCLUDED IN SQUARE FOOTAGE) THAT IS PERFECT FOR A DEN, FAMILY ROOM.
THERE IS ALSO A SEPARATE CASITA IN THE REAR YARD THAT HAS A BEDROOM, BATH AND SITTING AREA WITH SPLIT SYSTEM CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. THE LARGE REAR YARD HAS MATURE FRUIT TREES AND LOTS OF GRASS TO MOW. THE REAR PORCH IS A WOOD DECK THAT OVERLOOKS THE PARK-LIKE YEAR YARD. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE WITH NEWER DOOR AND OPENER.
Property details for 517 E Sycamore Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,344 square feet of living space on an 8,040-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-142-21. Highlights include single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW19116252
- Year Built
- 1948
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,344
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,040
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1846
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38614221
- On Market Date
- 2019-05-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Wood
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- 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
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWNE
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 517 E Sycamore Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2019 | Sold | $865,000 | |
| May 17, 2019 | Listed for sale | $879,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 517 E Sycamore 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 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 350 Mbps, at 22 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759011008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 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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The neighborhood
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- 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 517 E Sycamore Avenue
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 Apr 30, 2021 at 9:54 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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