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1243 E Taft Avenue sold on January 7, 2020 for $1,050,000. The details are below for reference.
1243 E Taft Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,258 sq ft
- 0.53-acre lot
- Built 1913
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$1,050,000
The home
About 1243 E Taft Avenue
BACK ON MARKET: Historic Craftsman home and barn built in 1913 on over a half acre; owned exclusively by three generations of the same family. Meticulously maintained and loved while possessing much of the same charm for over a century with handsome woodwork includes beamed ceilings, staircase and wood flooring. Original features include light fixtures and switches, door knobs and stained and leaded glass windows. 3 large bedrooms with a 4th bedroom option downstairs (currently a den with its own entrance), living and separate dining room, 2 baths, 4 walk-in closets, enclosed patio, covered porch, in-door laundry and a cellar with inside access. The outbuilding was used as a water tower but currently has an office downstairs and an unfinished room upstairs, each room is approx. 150 sq. ft.; not included in square footage of home. The barn is made of redwood and houses a garage, carport, large workshop (could be a 2 car garage and is approx. 550 sq. ft.) and stairs leading to a 2nd story unfinished room, about 900 sq. ft., which was used to host youth group gatherings. The lot contains many fruit trees including avocados, mandarin, oranges, pear and fig. The sprawling grounds can host gardens, RV’s, and a pool. The barn has a sewer line and the lot can possibly be subdivided to add a home and driveway with access from the cul-de-sac adjacent to the property, please confirm with the city. Much of electrical and plumbing have been updated.
Property details for 1243 E Taft Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 2,258 square feet of living space on a 0.53-acre lot. The home was built in 1913. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 374-021-35. Highlights include a fireplace, a three-car garage, air conditioning, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW19200446
- Year Built
- 1913
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,258
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 23,175
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.532
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 37402135
- On Market Date
- 2019-08-21
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Block Walls, Eat In Kitchen, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Stained Glass, Wood Frames
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Lawn, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed, Front Porch
- Parking
- Carport, Garage, Gravel, Rv Access Parking, Workshop In Garage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1243 E Taft Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2020 | Sold | $1,050,000 | |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1243 E Taft 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 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
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
Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 94 of 94 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 94 of 94. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 94.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590762081006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Blink, 2 Level 2 ports). 243 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 1243 E Taft Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Taft
- Middle
- Cerro Villa
- High
- Villa Park
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listed by Donna Garrett of Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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