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272 N Cambridge Street sold on October 31, 2024 for $1,250,000. The details are below for reference.
272 N Cambridge Street, Orange, CA 92866
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,284 sq ft
- 7,290 sq ft lot
- Built 1921
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$1,250,000
Subdivision Old Towne Orange
The home
About 272 N Cambridge Street
WELCOME TO 272 N CAMBRIDGE! FEATURING A LARGE LOT WITH MANY POSSIBILITIES TO DESIGN YOUR NEW POOL PLAY AREA OR BUILD AN ADU. THIS 1921 ONE-AND-A-HALF-STORY CRAFTSMAN HOME FEATURES A FULL-WIDTH FRONT PORCH AND ALL THE CLASSIC BUILT-INS OF THE ERA. THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN HAS A LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH A BRICK WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE FLANKED BY BUILT-IN BOOKCASES ON EACH SIDE. GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS AND LOTS OF WINDOWS TO LET THE SUN SHINE IN. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM LEADS TO A BEAUTIFULLY REMOLDED KITCHEN FEATURING GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES INCLUDING A MICROWAVE AND 5 BURNER STOVE, PULL-OUT SHELVING, SHAKER CABINETS WITH A FARMHOUSE SINK AND A BREAKFAST BAR FOR THOSE ON THE GO MEALS. 3 BEDROOMS, THE PRIMARY BEDROOM HAS A HALF BATH. THE SECOND BEDROOM HAS A FRENCH DOOR OUT TO THE REAR YARD. The CLASSIC BATH HAS BUILT-IN CABINETS WITH CLAMSHELL HINGES AND THE ORIGINAL CLAW FOOT TUB. THE PEDESTAL SINK IS ACCENTED BY THE WALLS AND WAINSCOATED IN WHITE TILE WITH A TILE FLOOR. CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR, ATTIC FAN, AND A TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER. THERE IS ALSO A BASEMENT THAT WAS ONCE USED FOR A CANNING CELLAR, TODAYS VERSION OF A WINE CELLAR. STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES IN THE PARK-LIKE BACKYARD AND RELAX ON THE PAVERED PATIO UNDER THE MATURE SHADE TREE. THE LONG DRIVEWAY HAS AN AUTOMATIC GATE THAT SECURES THE YARD AND PARKING. A 2 CAR GARAGE WITH AUTOMATIC OPENER PLUS A BONUS ROOM/WORKSHOP ADDED ON TO THE REAR OF THE GARAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS ON THE MILLS ACT PROPERTY TAX PROGRAM, MOST RECENT TAX BILL, 2023 WAS $3415/YR!
Property details for 272 N Cambridge Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Old Towne Orange neighborhood of Orange in Orange County. It has 1,284 square feet of living space on a 7,290-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1921. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-084-20. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW24091461
- Year Built
- 1921
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,284
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,290
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1674
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 38608420
- On Market Date
- 2024-05-07
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, See Remarks, Storage, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Den, Family Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Front Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Old Towne Orange
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 272 N Cambridge Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | Sold | $1,250,000 | |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Price reduced | $1,295,000 | From $1,395,000 |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Price reduced | $1,395,000 | From $1,425,000 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 7, 2024 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000 | |
| Oct 7, 2013 | Sold | $610,000 | Orange Realty, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 272 N 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 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 350 Mbps, at 22 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759012000, 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). 463 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
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 272 N Cambridge Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Cambridge
- High
- Orange
- District
- Orange Unified
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Listed by Albert Ricci of Ricci Realty
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 9:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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