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12811 Malena sold on September 11, 2026 for $1,285,000. The details are below for reference.

12811 Malena, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,440 sq ft
- 0.29-acre lot
- Built 1955
The home
About 12811 Malena
A 1955 ranch frozen in time — original hardwood floors still hiding under the carpet — sitting on nearly 13,000 square feet of park-like possibility. She's an untouched gem, and she's ready for someone with vision.
Tucked away on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the unincorporated heart of Santa Ana, this single-level charmer offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,440 square feet of genuine character. But the real magic? That almost 13,000 square foot lot. This isn't your postage-stamp parcel — this is room to dream.
So go ahead and imagine it: picking avocados from your own tree on a lazy Sunday morning. Room for the pool. Room for the ADU. Room for the bigger home you've always wanted — all on one extraordinary lot. Expand the footprint, build up, spread out, do all three. This is your blank canvas, and you're not paying for someone else's "upgrades" or living with someone else's taste. You're buying the freedom to build your dream, exactly as you picture it.
And oh, that yard. A true park-like retreat with a mature avocado tree, navel and Valencia orange, pomegranate, and more — your very own grove waiting for the harvest.
The only updates? Fresh kitchen counters, windows replaced and a new water heater . Everything else is a clean slate for your vision.
The practical perks deliver too: RV access, a 2-car garage, and a location that puts you close to everything that matters. All the major freeways (55, 22, 91, 5, 405) are minutes away, with Old Towne Orange, Old Town Tustin, and all your favorite shopping and dining just around the corner.
This little ranch home is what dreams are made of. Come let your vision run wild — and finally live the life you've been imagining, on a lot big enough to hold every bit of it.
Sharply priced and ready for its next chapter. Blink and you'll miss her.
Property details for 12811 Malena
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Santa Ana in Orange County. It offers 1,440 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 094-332-04. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 0.29-acre lot, and ranch architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,285,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,440 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 0.2925 Acres
- Year Built
- 1955
- MLS® Number
- PW26167082
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26167082
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,440
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,740
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2925
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 09433204
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Attic, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Street Lights
The record
Property History for 12811 Malena
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sold | $1,285,000 | |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000 |
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School District for 12811 Malena
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The MLS record lists the school district as Orange Unified.
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Listed by Kelly Laule of Better Living SoCal
Listing information updated Sep 11, 2026 at 5:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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