Sold
285 S James Street sold on March 21, 2023 for $820,000. The details are below for reference.
285 S James Street, Orange, CA 92869
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,102 sq ft
- 6,300 sq ft lot
- Built 1960
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$820,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS PW25254225 (Sold).
The home
About 285 S James Street
Looking for The Trophy of the Neighborhood? The Wait is Over! One of the Best Buys in the City. This Amazing 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Level Home is Located in a Highly Desired Area of Orange. Carpet and Laminate Flooring Throughout and Upgraded Windows with Custom Wood Blinds. Remodeled Kitchen with Recessed Lighting, Corian Counters, Tile Backsplash, Double Sink and Stainless Steel Appliances. Upgraded Bathrooms with Melamine Counters and Walk In Shower in Master Bathroom. Ceiling Fans in all the Bedrooms and Dining Area. A Covered Patio Off the Kitchen is Great for Entertaining Year Round. Landscaped Front and Rear Yards shows how this Well Maintained Home conveys True Pride of Ownership. The Backyard Wood Shed is an added Bonus to this Charming Gem. Corner Lot within Walking Distance of Distinguished Schools and Centrally Located to Shopping Centers, Restaurants and Freeways. Come and See for Yourself!
Property details for 285 S James Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 1,102 square feet of living space on a 6,300-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 094-482-15. Highlights include hill views, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW23012218
- Year Built
- 1960
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,102
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,300
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1446
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills, Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 09448215
- On Market Date
- 2023-01-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- Low Pile Carpet, No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Potential
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 285 S James Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | Sold | $945,000 | Thomas Real Estate Group |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Sold | $820,000 | |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Price reduced | $823,000 | From $849,999 |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Listed for sale | $849,999 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 285 S James 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 06059C0162J 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 28 of 28 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 28 of 28. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 28 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590758073001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 200 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.
Recent Orange sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2809 N Colorado Lane | Oct 28, 2026 | $1,830,000 | 3,013 | $607 | 39 |
| 7625 E Twinleaf | Oct 28, 2026 | $1,425,000 | 2,722 | $524 | 6 |
| 606 E Vista Del Gaviota | Oct 27, 2026 | $830,000 | 1,372 | $605 | 0 |
| 1245 W Cherry | Oct 26, 2026 | $765,000 | 1,263 | $606 | 27 |
| 11082 Meads | Oct 26, 2026 | $1,775,000 | 2,965 | $599 | 193 |
Schools
Schools for 285 S James Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Jordan
- Middle
- Santiago
- High
- El Modena
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listing information updated Mar 21, 2023 at 3:45 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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