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252 S Cambridge Street sold on November 24, 2020 for $800,000. The details are below for reference.
252 S Cambridge Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,178 sq ft
- 6,534 sq ft lot
- Built 1941
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$800,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange
The home
About 252 S Cambridge Street
WELCOME TO THIS BEAUTIFUL 1941 MID CENTURY MODERN WELL-CARED FOR 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH POOL HOME ON A CORNER LOT. THE FRONT PORCH LEADS TO THE LIVING ROOM WITH A CEILING FAN, LOTS OF CLASSIC DOUBLE HUNG WOOD WINDOWS, PERIOD MOLDINGS AND PICTURE RAILS, GLEAMING OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS AND CUSTOM CLIPPED 45 DEGREE CASED MOLDING PANELED DOORS. THE LIVING ROOM OPENS TO THE DINING AREA THAT HAS A CLASSIC IN THE WALL MAILBOX. A BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED KITCHEN, QUALITY TRAVERTINE FLOORS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES INCLUDING A STAINLESS DISHWASHER AND SOLID SURFACE COUNTER TOPS ACCENTED IN SKY VODKA BLUE AGREGATE WITH CUSTOM WOOD CABINETRY. CLASSIC BUILT-IN IRONING BOARD AND CHINA HUTCH. FREESTANDING GAS STOVE WITH A STAINLESS AND GLASS EURO HOOD EXHAUST AND A FARM HOUSE SINK. THIS KITCHEN IS A CHEFS DREAM COME TRUE. THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS A GLASS DOOR TO THE REAR YARD. THE MAIN BATH IS AMAZING FEATURING A TILE AND FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWER WITH STONE FLOOR. A DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE SEPARATES THE PROPERTY WITH A RESORT-LIKE ROCK SALT WATER POOL AND SPA WITH WATER FEATURES AND ROCK FORMATIONS. STEPPING INTO A VACATION LOCATION EVERY DAY, RELAX ON THE BAJA REEF WHILE LISTENING TO THE GENTLE SPLASH FROM THE WATER FALL TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL! RARE TO FIND A POOL HOME IN OLD TOWNE!
Property details for 252 S Cambridge Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,178 square feet of living space on a 6,534-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1941. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-434-12. Highlights include a private pool, 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
- PW20199984
- Year Built
- 1941
- Builder Model
- MID CENTURY
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,178
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,534
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.15
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 39043412
- On Market Date
- 2020-09-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Galley Kitchen
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Porch
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Potential, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Gas Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Private, See Remarks, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- OLD TOWN ORANGE
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 252 S Cambridge Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2020 | Sold | $800,000 | |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Price reduced | $799,900 | From $839,900 |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Listed for sale | $839,900 | |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Sold | $585,000 | Ricci Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 252 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 25 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 3 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759021014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 542 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
School District for 252 S Cambridge Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Orange Unified.
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Listed by Albert Ricci of Ricci Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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