12531 Carmel, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,392 sq ft
- 9,801 sq ft lot
- Built 1957
The home
About 12531 Carmel
Discover distinctive character and spacious living in this custom-built North Tustin home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 2,300 square feet on a 9,800-square-foot lot, this property offers a pool, detached two-car garage, and attached workshop. A welcoming brick walkway leads to a light-filled formal living room with a masonry brick fireplace and glass atrium—an inviting setting for plants and greenery. The spacious family room features vaulted, wood-accented ceilings, exposed truss beams, a wood stove, and built-in storage and display areas. Views of the pool and side patio connect the indoor living spaces with the outdoors. The kitchen offers white quartz countertops, custom cabinetry with china display cupboards, a center island, and a generous breakfast bar with additional storage. Appliances include a gas cooktop, electric double oven, dishwasher, and over-the-range microwave. A separate formal dining room provides space for gatherings and special occasions.
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are conveniently located downstairs. Upstairs, an additional bedroom joins the spacious primary bedroom, featuring a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, a large walk-in closet, and French doors opening to a private balcony. The upstairs bathroom includes a jetted tub, glass-enclosed shower, and dual sinks. A second-floor laundry room includes a washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy a gated, free-form pool, patio areas, and a long driveway with covered parking and gated access to the detached garage. The adjoining workshop adds versatile space for hobbies, projects, or storage. A home full of character, with room to relax, entertain, and make it your own.
Property details for 12531 Carmel
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Santa Ana in Orange County. It offers 2,392 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,495,000, about $625 per square foot. The home was built in 1957. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 094-372-06. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, a two-car garage, a 9,801-square-foot lot, central air, and traditional 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
- $1,495,000
- Days On Site
- New Today
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,392 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 9,801 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1957
- MLS® Number
- PW26220746
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26220746
- Year Built
- 1957
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,392
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.225
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 09437206
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Unfurnished, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Attic, Laundry, Living Room, Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Covered, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, Porte Cochere
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Suburban
The record
Property History for 12531 Carmel
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.40% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.40% (week of Oct 8, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Orange County rate. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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The neighborhood
Santa Ana home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 508
- Median price
- $999,000
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $668
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Santa Ana sales
At $625 per square foot, this home's asking price is 6% below the Santa Ana median of $668 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Santa Ana sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 814 E 21st | Oct 5, 2026 | $1,099,000 | 1,633 | $673 | 35 |
| 18021 Bryce | Oct 4, 2026 | $2,573,190 | 3,917 | $657 | 14 |
| 1614 S Flower | Oct 2, 2026 | $850,000 | 1,548 | $549 | 8 |
| 1665 Highland Street | Oct 1, 2026 | $830,000 | 1,136 | $731 | 34 |
| 4922 W Flight | Oct 1, 2026 | $710,000 | 1,251 | $568 | 0 |
Schools
Schools for 12531 Carmel
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Panorama
- High
- El Modena
- District
- Orange Unified
Location
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Listed by Albert Ricci of Ricci Realty
Listing information updated Oct 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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