249 S Prospect St, Orange, CA 92869
OFF MARKET
Listed by Marc Smith, Freedom First Properties, (714) 941-9669 . Bought with Seven Gables Real Estate

249 S Prospect St
Orange, CA 92869

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,653 sqft

$1,210,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,221/mo*
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$1,210,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,221/mo*
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,653 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Description

Charming Ranch-Style Home in the Heart of Orange! Welcome to 249 S Prospect, this light and bright single-story, ranch-style home offeris comfort, convenience, and endless possibilities! This spacious 4-bedroom + office (optional 5th bedroom) home sits on a generous lot with a large backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Inside enjoy an updated kitchen and bathrooms, new paint and carpet, scraped ceilings, newer AC, PPV Solar from SunRun and more! Primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom. Step outside to enjoy the covered patio, an ideal spot to dine al fresco with family and friends. The backyard also features alley access with a two car detached garage and additional parking, providing plenty of room for vehicles, an RV, boat, or toys. This beautiful home is located just a few homes from McPherson Magnet School and the McPherson Athletic Facility and just minutes from la Veta Park, local shopping, dining, freeways, and more...offering the perfect blend of both suburban tranquility and urban convenience.
249 S Prospect St, Orange, CA 92869 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,653 sqft single-family home built in 1961. It last sold for the $1,149,000 asking price on Jul 2, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,210,700, with a rent estimate of $4,700/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 249 S Prospect St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1653 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, LaminateCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: No StairsFloors: Carpet, Laminate
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No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: CoveredFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 57

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 09449316

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,149,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 02 2025Possession Timing: Close Plus 3 Days

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: OrangeCommunity: Other
School Information
High School District: Orange Unified

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7400 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: noneListing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW25069769Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-305-2409Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-09449316-R-N

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Marc Smith DRE #01956931, (714) 305-2409
Freedom First Properties
Melinda Johnson DRE #01764472
Freedom First Properties
Bought with: Carolynn Santaniello DRE #01826185, Seven Gables Real Estate
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW25069769

Price History for 249 S Prospect St

DatePriceEventSource
07/02/2025$1,154,444Sold
CRMLS #PW25069769
05/28/2025$1,149,000ContingentCRMLS #PW25069769
04/27/2025$1,149,000PriceChange
CRMLS #PW25069769
04/01/2025$1,175,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW25069769
11/08/2005$645,000Sold
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Market trends in Orange

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.17M
$41.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$632
$5MoM
Available listings
204
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,508
Assessment$576,150
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 249 S Prospect St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
235 S Dunas St, Orange, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,230,000
03/18/26
4
2
1,648
328 S Violet Ln, Orange, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
07/09/26
3
3
2,364
269 S Thomas St, Orange, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,149,000
11/05/25
4
3
2,006
449 S Wellington Rd, Orange, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,306,500
03/09/26
5
2.5
2,281
338 S James St, Orange, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,199,000
06/02/26
3
2
1,422
2748 E Dorothy Pl, Orange, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
06/11/26
4
2
1,909
230 N Shasta St, Orange, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,620

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What Locals Say about Orange

At least 911 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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    "Belmont Park and long quiet streets are great walking areas. Lots of nice bushes and trees to sniff and pee on."
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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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    "Orange is clean, friendly and you can’t beat the weather! Our neighborhood park is clean and well maintained. "
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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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    "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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    "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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    "A lot of events happen in old town orange that bring the community together such as the international street fair and also trick or treating. Orange is a very family friendly community with great values."
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    "people walk their dogs. my apt complex has a mini fog park. for the most part they clean up after their dogs and are friendly from what I can see but I don't own a dog"
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    "The neighborhood will s nice. Sadly because we have great views many people come up here at night. They park and sit in the vehicles to party etc. Most neighbors are nice!"
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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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  • Masatrvida
    "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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