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235 E Palmyra Avenue sold on September 6, 2023 for $1,810,000. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 6, 2023

235 E Palmyra Avenue, Orange, CA 92866

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,674 sq ft
  • 6,270 sq ft lot
  • Built 1919

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$1,810,000

MLS# PW23146857

The home

About 235 E Palmyra Avenue

This turn of the century vintage Americana bungalow is one of the most exciting and breathtaking homes to hit the Old Towne market in years. This registered Mills Act 1919 gem has been fully restored and renovated with painstaking attention to detail. The goal was to maintain its historic charm while bringing it current with today’s style and luxury. This home sits on a newly constructed 1600 square foot 9 ft ceiling basement. While not permitted for living square footage, this space provides endless possibilities for the creative mind, and is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in Old Towne Orange. It must be seen to truly appreciate the painstaking effort it took to create this spectacular space. Upon arrival one notes the unique and historic front and side elevations. With two spacious porches, clean elevation lines, and lush landscape, this home hits the minute you pull up. Both porches are spacious and have incredible views of the historic Palmyra and Grand cross street. Enter through an original stunning glass side light front door into the parlor awash with natural light. The exquisite white oak floors, wood beams, and original finish carpentry perfectly ties custom comfort to historic elegance. The views from inside out are exactly what gives Old Towne its charm. The feeling of community from days long past is still present with a simple glance through the massive windows. The front room is finished with original casing, high end custom drapery, new matching wood beams, original glass inlaid pocket doors, and an open concept floorplan that flows with the rest of the home. The dining room is an open concept with the kitchen and boasts a brand-new built in custom cabinet lending elegance to function. The kitchen is spacious and new from top to bottom. Custom cabinets, quartz counters, intricate backsplash, and SS appliances make this kitchen a dream. Beautiful original French doors open to expansive covered porch. Original counterweight windows have been painstakingly rebalanced and refurbished. The primary bedroom boasts coffered ceilings, walk in closet and a spacious brand-new dual vanity master bath complete with dolomite tile, quartz counters, seamless glass shower, and more! Secondary bath is completely with tub/shower, dual vanity, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, polished brass and gold fixtures and dolomite tile. Addl’ features include recessed lighting, detached 1 car garage, drought tolerant new landscape, new electrical, new plumbing, new HVAC.

Property details for 235 E Palmyra Avenue

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 1,674 square feet of living space on a 6,270-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1919. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 390-396-08. Highlights include single-story living, a one-car garage, central air, an updated home, and craftsman architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
PW23146857
Year Built
1919
Living Area (sq ft)
1,674
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,270
Lot Size (acres)
0.1439
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3
View
Neighborhood
Parcel Number
39039608
On Market Date
2023-08-08
Listing Terms
Standard, Trust

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, Unfinished Walls, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Sump Pump
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Custom Coverings

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Craftsman, Traditional, Patio Home
Roof
Composition
Construction
Blown In Insulation, Drywall, Frame, Concrete, Copper Plumbing
Foundation
Block, Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Raised
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
Parking
Concrete, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, On Site, Private, One Space, Garage Faces Side
Fencing
Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Faces
South
Units
1

Community Features

Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Park, Suburban
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 235 E Palmyra Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 6, 2023 Sold $1,810,000
Aug 28, 2023 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Aug 8, 2023 Listed for sale $1,799,888
May 25, 2018 Sold $900,000 Hous Realty

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 235 E Palmyra 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 11 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 12 of 12. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 11 of 12.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759025008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 563 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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Homes sold
583
Median price
$1,255,000
Median days on market
14
Median per sq ft
$681

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Schools

School District for 235 E Palmyra Avenue

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The MLS record lists the school district as Orange Unified.

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Listed by Stephen Thomas of Thomas Real Estate Group

Listing information updated Sep 6, 2023 at 11:52 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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