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12531 Carmel, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,392 sq ft
  • 9,801 sq ft lot
  • Built 1957

MLS# PW26220746 · Listed Oct 12, 2026 · New Today

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

DateEventPriceNote
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 fixed
$
$11,733/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $149,500 down
Principal & interest$9,316
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$561
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,420
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$436
HOANot reported, not included
$10,137/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $299,000 down
Principal & interest$8,281
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,420
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$436
HOANot reported, not included
$9,102/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $448,500 down
Principal & interest$7,246
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,420
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$436
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,856/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. county typical)$1,420
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$436
HOANot reported, not included

Estimate 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

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

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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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