Sold
740 E Palm Avenue sold on October 4, 2024 for $862,500. The details are below for reference.
740 E Palm Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,140 sq ft
- 4,937 sq ft lot
- Built 1923
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$862,500
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC25079631 (Sold).
The home
About 740 E Palm Avenue
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!! This is a RARE INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY to restore an Historic 1923 Mediterranean Revival home to its former glory! Located in a PRIME corner location at Palm Ave and Pine St in the HEART of Old Towne Orange, this sizable 2 bed, 1 bath home with detached 2-car garage is ready for it's face-lift. Features original hard wood floors, built-in china cabinet (with the original lights & mirrored back panel intact), a decorative fireplace (not built originally as a functional amenity), and built-in dressers in each bedroom closet. This desirable floor-plan includes a front living room with adjacent formal dining area, plus a breakfast area in the kitchen. A spacious side patio on Pine St offers a wonderful outdoor space and viewing spot for the award-winning Christmas light display each year! A convenient indoor laundry as well as a small utility basement provide additional space and options. Due to the condition, the seller will entertain only non-financed offers. The kitchen and bathroom are in poor condition and will not support financing. Grab your contractor and run to see this one before it's gone! This property is located in the Old Towne Orange Historic District close to shopping, dining, public transportation and more!
Property details for 740 E Palm Avenue
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in Orange in Orange County. It has 1,140 square feet of living space on a 4,937-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1923. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 386-083-20. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW24177044
- Year Built
- 1923
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,140
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,937
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1133
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 38608320
- On Market Date
- 2024-09-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Decorative
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Fixer
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 740 E Palm Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | Sold | $1,090,500 | Inzunza Partners |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Sold | $862,500 | |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Listed for sale | $829,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 740 E Palm 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 21 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 21 of 21. Fixed wireless: Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC, up to 350 Mbps, at 21 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590759012001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 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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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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
School District for 740 E Palm Avenue
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 Lisa Blanc of Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing information updated Dec 10, 2024 at 10:50 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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