218 E Monroe Ave, Orange, CA 92867
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OFF MARKET

$1,090,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 29, 2026
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,722 sqft

218 E Monroe Ave, Orange, CA 92867

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,722 sqft
$633/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Ceiling fan with remoteShared refrigeratorMedium sized room
Priced UNDER-market because looking for a chill housemate who does NOT cook. Long-term housemates have been here several yrs. Working male professionals & elderly Korean mom.

ROOM INFO:
- 12.75 x 12.75 ft. Larger sized room upstairs. (160 sqft). Smaller double closet.
- GARAGE parking
- Utilities INCLUDED! ** AC for the hot summers **
- Ceiling fan with remote.
- Fast WiFi. 700+ Mbps download.
- Bathroom cleaning every 2 weeks by professional house cleaner. Shared bath with 1 other housemate.

DESCRIPTION & AMENITIES
- Quiet, clean, & safe neighborhood.
- Upstairs: 3 bedrooms & 1 shared bath.
- Downstairs: 2 bedrooms & 1 shared bath.
- 5 Bedroom, single family house.
- Kitchen: No cooking. Microwave is okay.
- Shared Refrigerator for drinks / food.

SEEKING HOUSEMATE:
- No smoking, drugs, pets, parties, or drama.
- Must be clean, respectful, and quiet.
- Pay rent by via Zelle. (Prefer by 27th).
- People who DO NOT cook. Microwave is okay. (this is important!)
- Pass background, income & credit check.
- Buy renter's insurance $200k liability. (~$10 per month).
- Intended for single occupancy. No overnight guests.

RENTAL TERMS:
+ 1 yr lease, then month to month.
+ $795 per month + $1,590 security deposit.
= $2,385 upfront.

AVAILABILITY:
- Move-in ready.
- Can show room typically Mon-Fri after 4pm & most weekends.

IF INTERESTED - NEXT STEPS:
1) Tell me about yourself. (Work-school /income / living situation / what you're looking for). I'm more likely to respond if you share more than a few sentences.
2) Phone discussion.
3) Zillow application (income, background & credit)
4) Show room. (Only to limited applicants)
5) Sign lease agreement (room deposit & keys)

PS - I only show the room to select applicants. If you just click the button: "I would like to see the place", without sharing about yourself, I am less likely to respond.

Happy Searching! - James
218 E Monroe Ave, Orange, CA 92867 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,722 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $365,000 on Dec 16, 2002 (45,812% above the $795 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,090,600, with a rent estimate of $5,139/month.

Home Details for 218 E Monroe Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet
Room & Shared Space
Room is not furnished

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowUtilities Share: Included. Also includes: - Garage parking - Professional cleaning of bathroom every 2 weeks.

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 218 E Monroe Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
982 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA
0.14
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$1,238,500
11/18/25
4
2
1,800 sqft
834 N Grand St, Orange, CA
0.21
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$1,150,000
06/12/26
4
2
1,600 sqft
1056 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,110,000
02/25/26
3
2
1,505 sqft
315 E Wilson Ave, Orange, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
08/10/26
4
3
1,636 sqft
622 E Lomita Ave, Orange, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,130,000
04/13/26
4
2
1,662 sqft
826 N Orange St, Orange, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,310,000
06/19/26
4
3
1,700 sqft
445 E Hoover Ave, Orange, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,164,000
02/27/26
5
3
1,805 sqft
504 E Barkley Ave, Orange, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,280,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,756 sqft
515 E Hoover Ave, Orange, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,199,000
08/24/26
4
2
2,042 sqft
315 E Oakmont Ave, Orange, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,600 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Orange

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$5,139/mo
Average rent
$3.25K
$55MoM
Available listings
231
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What Locals Say about Orange

At least 913 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say there are community events

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    "We have lived on Townsend Ave in Belmont Estates since 1990. We bought the home new from the builder, Standard Pacific. Early neighbors used to gather on driveways, potluck style, on Halloween every year. Hasn’t happened for at least 10 years."
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    "I live in this area almost 3 years, I feel safe to walk around. And the neighbours are nice to each other, so Peace. I shop for convenience, not too far away my home. It is so wonderful."
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    " 50 years in this neighborhood it is Home to our family most of the neighbors are the same as when we moved in"
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    "Friendly and courteous neighbors people in general are very respectful. Parks, churches, plenty of family oriented activities. "
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  • Jodi Hayden
    "Busy streets and a lil sketchy to be honest.. in my community we are close and protective. We are all actively vigilant we all have cameras to"
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    "There are many people with dogs in Orange and they walk them often. It is important to pick up after your dog. "
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    "It’s a quiet neighborhood and street is safe. Plus, a wonderful park in a neighborhood with swimming pool, tennis courts, softball fields, kid playgrounds, and basketball court "
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    "Fantastic people, love the vibe here. The Circle is a really cool downtown, great food and an awesome atmosphere."
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    "A community driven neighborhood where everyone is always looking out for one another. This neighborhood is friendly, walkable, and your neighbors are kind and gracious. "
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    "I haven’t been living here longer than a year, but I’ve enjoyed it so far. Great proximity to amazing food which will always be a must for me. Good parks and well maintained roads for the most part. A lot of the people I’ve met here are actively employed, ambitious, and friendly. A very pet friendly neighborhood for sure."
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    "I see many people walking their dogs daily, near the pool is a decent little field covered by trees for dogs to run around on"
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    "Just moved here for over a year and I’m very pleased with everything. People are diverse & friendly, many places to eat, every grocery store is locally around here, the streets are clean with strict citations for anyone not keeping up with the cleanliness, and all the holidays have been celebrated by so many festive neighborhoods, a true American city. "
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  • Elaine
    "I don’t commute. I work from home. But used to work only 10 min away. Was able to get to work on time all the time. "
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  • Cassiesoto2813
    "It is a beautiful area with lots of other families. It is very quiet and not too far from a hiking trail! "
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    "we have movie nights, picnics, outdoor indoor sports , many beautiful parks my fave park it's ponderosa park it has a skate park a playground water park grills lots of tables in the shade "
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    "Love it here it’s quiet and neighbors are kind and friendly it’s also very safe beautiful flowers and kids are safe. "
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    "Nice safe area that’s it what else it’s commercial oriented and hospital area hotels are great like the Ayers "
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    "it's a great community, very friendly. We've lived here for 20 yrs with no issues and we have a great relationships with our neighbors."
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    "This Great neighborhood to raise your family. Quiet, friendly, clean with equestrian trails, access to a park, open space well maintained homes. "
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    "3rd of July fireworks show that the city puts on every year can be seen from our front yard and often one of the streets is closed off for the kids to play."
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    "We love the neighborhood. Great neighbors. Excellent access to all that Orange County has to offer. The hills make for a terrific work out. "
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    "The circle always has events, trick or treating, street fairs etc. The parks are usually clean and for the most part well maintained. I play softball all over the city, and take the kids for bike rides."
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    "traffic is bad in the orange crush section where the 5/22/57/55 freeways meet. typical morning commute to South OC is about 30 min"
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  • Elaine
    "Lots of people walk their dogs and there is a dog park not far from here. It’s always busy with a lot of dogs "
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    "Crime is low. People are friendly. Everything is close by. Most people take precautionary measures such as locking their cars and placing lights that illuminate the outside of their homes. Most have home alarms as well."
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    "I drive everywhere so I don’t really know commuting but it’s not far from any bus stop. Why do I have to have a minimum of one right here this is stupid"
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    "Very nice. Good neighborhood. Close to a lot of retail stores. Not too far of a drive from LA. Also close to the beaches"
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    "We don’t have events in my neighborhood. This is a great neighborhood to live in! Very quiet and very special. Love love love the neighbors. They keep to themselves."
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    "My neighbors are noisy and disrespectful. The streets are too crowded and there is never any parking. The parks are allowed ok."
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    "There are good parts of the city of Orange and there are not so good parts. I love living in East orange. The hills are beautiful and everything is kept clean. The parks are nice and have good picnic areas. "
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    "Easy commute with all freeway entrances nearby. Great array of restaurants and ice cream shops in the circle. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 16, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$365,000
Aug 20, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$230,000

Frequently asked questions about 218 E Monroe Ave

  • What is 218 E Monroe Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 218 E Monroe Ave in Orange, CA is $1,090,600.
  • What is the price history for 218 E Monroe Ave?
    218 E Monroe Ave in Orange, CA last sold for $365,000 in December 2002.
  • Is Orange a buyer's or seller's market?
    Orange is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Orange?
    The median sale price in Orange is $1.21M. That is up $34.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 218 E Monroe Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 218 E Monroe Ave in Orange, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 218 E Monroe Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 218 E Monroe Ave in Orange, CA has in-unit laundry.

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