Listed by Sandra Birtwell, Realty Network, (949) 581-6885 . Bought with Vylla Home, Inc.
1609 E 20th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Portola Park- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,203 sqft
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,203 sqft
Local Information
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Description
You will notice from the moment you drive up to this beautifully maintained 4 bedrooms & 2 bath home, that it is ready for you to move in. Mature & lush landscaping in both the front and back yards. The landscape is trimmed with a used red brick border. The welcoming custom front door has a leaded glass window. Windows front & back are dual paned. Windows have casings throughout. The extra wide driveway may hold 3 cars. The side gate & side fence is a white vinyl fence, balance of fence is block wall with used brick trim. Enter through the Red door to the Living room and Dining room. There is a gas stone fireplace in the living room. Lots of room for large furniture. The Family room & other dining area overlook the back yard, complete with a raised composite ION deck, an amazing speciman tree with swing and large grassy area for family gatherings. Lots of room for the new owner to add a pool if they wish. There is a place for a dog run on the right side. The custom French double doors with 1" beveled glass open out to the backyard from the Family room. From the Kitchen the owner will be able to enjoy the view of the back yard. The kitchen cabinets self closing doors and drawers were installed about 8 years ago. The newer Samsung dishwasher was purchased in 2022. There are 3 bedrooms downstairs and one bedroom upstairs. The owner suite is large with 2 windows for ample light and separate spacious closet. The new shower in the owner suite & the sink area were redone in 2016. The other two bedrooms downstairs have lots of natural light & one of them has a beautiful built-in bookshelf. All bedrooms have ceiling fans. Separate double door linen closet in downstairs hall. The upstairs is quite large and is currently being used as the 4th bedroom. It has it's own entrance at the bottom of the stairs just off the main hall. It has a large closet and lots of windows with natural light. The possibilities for this room with exposed beam ceiling are endless. It might be possible to divide this area & make 2 bedrooms upstairs. This room has been used as an artist's studio, bonus room and bedroom. All of this, and in the highly sought after Tustin Unified School District & the Foothill High School. It is hard to find a home that offers the TUSD at this price. The garage is about 4 or 5 feet longer on one side & has attached cabinets on boths sides. Don't miss the opportunity to see this home just waiting for you. Come check this gem out!
1609 E 20th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,203 sqft single-family home in Portola Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $1,189,500 on Nov 17, 2023 (3% below the $1,225,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,391,300, with a rent estimate of $4,850/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 1609 E 20th St
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2203 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Gas, Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Double Pane WindowsDoor: French Doors, Panel DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Accessibility: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, No StairsFloors: Carpet, Tile, Wood |
View No ViewView: None |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: Brick, Concrete, DeckFencing: Block, Brick, VinylExterior: BarbecueFoundation: NoneNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Door-Multi,Direct Access,Driveway Level,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Sewer Assessment(s) |
Surface & Elevation Elevation Units: Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 17 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1961 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: English,Ranch,Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: Drywall, Stone, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Condition: Updated/RemodeledNot Included in Sale: Small standing fountain in the front yard.Included in Sale: Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer, BBQ used 3 times. All Pots & plants front & back. Back yard patio umbrella & front & back yard furniture. 2 antique lightsParcel Number: 39606302 |
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Price List Price: $1,225,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun Oct 22 2023Possession Timing: Close Plus 3 Days |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Virtual Tour: hrrps://tours.previewfirst.com/ml/137504See Virtual Tour |
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Direction & Address City: Santa AnaCommunity: , Portola Park |
School Information Elementary School: Buyer to VerifyJr High / Middle School: HewesHigh School: FoothillHigh School District: Tustin Unified |
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Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS |
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Lot Area: 7208 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Contingencies: NoneListing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan |
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Mls Number: OC23182491Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-39606302-R-N |
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CurbsStreet LightsSidewalks |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Sandra Birtwell DRE #01005131
Realty Network
Bought with: Justin Potier DRE #01393025, (562) 480-9884, Vylla Home, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC23182491

Price History for 1609 E 20th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/17/2023 | $1,189,500 | Sold | CRMLS #OC23182491 |
| 11/16/2023 | $1,225,000 | Pending | CRMLS #OC23182491 |
| 10/24/2023 | $1,225,000 | Contingent | CRMLS #OC23182491 |
| 10/05/2023 | $1,225,000 | Listed For Sale | CRMLS #OC23182491 |
Market trends in Santa Ana
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$804K
$28.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$599
$13MoM
Available listings
304
33MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13,568 |
| Assessment | $1,213,290 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1609 E 20th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $1,207,500 | 03/10/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,817 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $1,288,000 | 03/13/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,772 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 04/30/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,879 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,078,000 | 10/16/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,634 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $1,350,000 | 02/17/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,243 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,220,000 | 05/13/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,758 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $1,105,000 | 06/10/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,743 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $1,250,000 | 10/01/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,562 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $940,000 | 11/05/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,393 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $1,060,000 | 03/24/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,606 |
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What Locals Say about Portola Park
At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say car is needed
92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
91 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say yards are well-kept
82 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
79 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
70 % Say it's quiet
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say streets are well-lit
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say kids play outside
22 % Say there are community events
18 % Say there's wildlife
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