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159 S Cambridge Street sold on July 31, 2020 for $725,000. The details are below for reference.
159 S Cambridge Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,228 sq ft
- 6,534 sq ft lot
- Built 1890
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$725,000
Subdivision Old Towne
The home
About 159 S Cambridge Street
STEP BACK 2 YEARS AFTER THE CITY OF ORANGE WAS INCORPORATED, 1890 VICTORIAN COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE. STEEP ROOF PITCH FORMS A PORCH OVERHANG ON THE LOWER LEVEL AND A FLAT "WIDOWS WALK" ON THE TOP OF THE ROOF. THIS HOME HAS A WHITE PICKET FENCE & HITCHING POST IN THE FRONT BY THE STREET AND THE PLOW IN THE FRONT YARD. 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH + 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH. ONCE INSIDE THE 13 FOOT CEILINGS ARE IMPRESSIVE. WOOD FLOORS HAVE JUST BEEN REFINISHED. ORIGINAL MOLDINGS & DOORS FROM 130 YEARS AGO. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM ALSO HAS SOARING CEILINGS. TWO ROOMS OFF THE LIVING AREA, ONE USED A BEDROOM AND THE OTHER USED AS AN OFFICE. WINDING STAIRS UP TO THE SECOND LEVEL WHICH FEATURES 2 ELEVATIONS, THE LOWER WITH A CLAW FOOT TUB AND PEDESTAL SINK AND THE UPPER AREA AS A SLEEPING AREA. 2 SKYLIGHTS & AIR CONDITIONING. THE KITCHEN HAS CUSTOM MARBLE BACK SPLASH & QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS. ALL SAMSUNG STAINLESS APPLIANCES INCLUDING A 5 BURNER GAS STOVE, DISHWASHER, OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN AND A REFRIGERATOR. MAIN FLOOR BATH HAS A TILE SHOWER WITH WAINSCOT TILE SURROUND. THE REAR "MUD ROOM" COULD HAVE BEEN AN ENCLOSED REAR PORCH. IT IS AN LARGE AREA THAT HAS THE WASHER/DRYER. THE REAR YARD HAS A MATURE PINE TREE, AVOCADO TREE, JASMINE AND GRAPE ARBOR. THERE IS A SMALL BONUS ROOM OFF THE 2 CAR GARAGE THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL TO THE HOUSE. RUMOR HAS IT THAT THE "3 IN A ROW" VICTORIAN CLUSTER WAS MOVED TO THE LOCATION TO MAKE WAY FOR THE RAILROAD. LONG DRIVEWAY FOR OFF STREET PARKING. 8 BLOCKS FROM THE PLAZA.
Property details for 159 S Cambridge Street
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,228 square feet of living space on a 6,534-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1890. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-451-18. Highlights include a one-car garage and Victorian architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW20116351
- Year Built
- 1890
- Builder Model
- VICTORIAN
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,228
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,534
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.15
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 39045118
- On Market Date
- 2020-06-21
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, See Remarks
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Skylights
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Victorian
- Roof
- Composition, Flat, Shingle
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Enclosed, Front Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWNE
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 159 S Cambridge Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2020 | Sold | $725,000 | |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Relisted | $739,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 159 S Cambridge 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 9 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 17 of 21. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 21 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590758061004, 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, 2 Level 2 ports). 504 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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- 583
- Median price
- $1,255,000
- Median days on market
- 14
- Median per sq ft
- $681
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Schools
Schools for 159 S Cambridge Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Orange
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listed by Albert Ricci of Ricci Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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