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8036 E Santa Cruz Avenue sold on June 26, 2024 for $1,790,000. The details are below for reference.
8036 E Santa Cruz Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,188 sq ft
- 5,775 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
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$1,790,000
Subdivision Santa Rosa
The home
About 8036 E Santa Cruz Avenue
Situated on a premium interior lot within the highly coveted Santa Rosa community
of Santiago Hills, this stunning home boasts an inviting ambiance and thoughtful
upgrades throughout. The manicured front yard, adorned with artificial turf, sets the
stage for the warm welcome within. Inside, the open concept floor plan is
accentuated by soaring vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light, creating
an ideal setting for hosting gatherings. The spacious living room, adorned with a
marble fireplace, flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, which opens to the
picturesque backyard through French doors. The kitchen shines with chic white cabinets and features modern appliances, including a double oven and wine fridge. Adjacent to the kitchen, the cozy family
room boasts a brick fireplace, a large built-in cabinet with granite countertop, built-in speakers, as well as French doors leading to the outdoor entertainment area.
Completing the main level is a versatile bedroom/home office, a full bath, a large
indoor laundry room with sink & storage, and direct access to the three-car garage
featuring 100% epoxy flooring and ample storage space.
Outside, the private resort-style backyard offers a covered patio with a ceiling fan,
an oversized spa with a waterfall feature, a built-in fireplace, a barbecue area with a
refrigerator, a gazebo, and lush landscaping. Upstairs, four bedrooms, including the impressive primary suite, await. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a spa-like bathroom with dual vanity sinks, a separate shower, a soaking tub, and a cedar-lined walk-in closet. One of the secondary bedrooms has access to the balcony at the front of the home via French doors. Additionally, there’s a bonus/theater room with built-in speakers that could serve as a fifth bedroom, with a full hallway bathroom.
Other highlights of this meticulously maintained home include newer HVAC units,
19 seller-owned solar panels, new side yard gate, a newer spa heater, plantation
shutters, recessed lighting, and more. Conveniently located near Chapman Hills
Elementary, shopping, dining, parks, and recreational amenities, this residence
offers easy access to major thoroughfares. Don’t miss the chance to make this your
dream home!
Property details for 8036 E Santa Cruz Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Santa Rosa neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 3,188 square feet of living space on a 5,775-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 504-043-02. Highlights include a private spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW24067294
- Year Built
- 1989
- Builder
- Standard Pacific
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,188
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,775
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1326
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Neighborhood, Pool
- Parcel Number
- 50404302
- On Market Date
- 2024-04-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Bar, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Fireplaces, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- Low Pile Carpet
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Modern, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Block, Drywall, Glass, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Permanent, Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private, See Remarks
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Santa Rosa (STRS)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Horse Trails, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Security
- Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 8036 E Santa Cruz Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | Sold | $1,790,000 | |
| May 28, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 11, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 3, 2024 | Price reduced | $1,798,000 | From $1,838,889 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Listed for sale | $1,838,889 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 8036 E Santa Cruz 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 06059C0167J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 41 of 41 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 41 of 41. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 41 of 41.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590756052016, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 5 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.
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Schools
Schools for 8036 E Santa Cruz Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Chapman Hills
- Middle
- Santiago
- High
- El Modena
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listed by Michele McCarthy of Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 7:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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