285 S James St, Orange, CA 92869
SOLD
DEC 24, 2025
Listed by Stephen Thomas, Thomas Real Estate Group, (714) 998-8300 . Bought with Realty One Group West

285 S James St
Orange, CA 92869

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,102 sqft

$945,000

Last Sold: Dec 24, 2025
1% below list $950K
$858/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,594/mo*
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$945,000

Last Sold: Dec 24, 2025
1% below list $950K
$858/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,594/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,102 sqft

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Description

This charming California Bungalow is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Complete with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths, this home is perfect for a whole host of buyer profiles. An elegant and crisp front and side elevation make this home a showstopper from the minute you pull up. Boasting a highly desirable corner lot, this home sets up perfectly for a future ADU addition. With frontage on two sides, one could imagine a beautiful independently accessed ADU. Clean and manicured landscape, fresh clean paint, and an extra wide driveway with extra parking, give the front elevation plenty of utility without losing any character or charm. Enter an open and expansive family room, complete with recessed LED cans, large windows, wood vinyl floors, and an open concept layout perfectly located next to the kitchen and dining nook. Kitchen is spacious and finished with wood grain custom cabinets, Corian counter tops, tile splash, double bay sink, and quality appliances. The hall bath is finished with stain grade single vanity, Corian tops and a tile surround tub shower combo. All bedrooms are spacious and well lit due to the upgraded dual pane vinyl windows, wood slat window coverings, and wood vinyl floor. Theres no carpet anywhere in the house!!! The garage is a hobbyist’s dream with clean epoxy floors, fully finished drywall, cabinet storage, overhead lighting, pull down attic access, and direct home and backyard access. And last but not least, the sprawling back yard is a dream. With tons of grass and room to run, this yard is the benchmark for opportunity. Entertainment and parties are no problem with the spacious covered patio and rolling manicured grass. It also opens the possibility for large expansion, and/or future ADU opportunities. Other great features include, extra driveway parking, dual pane windows, ceiling fans, ceiling light fixtures, newer LED recessed cans, upgraded base, window coverings, spacious covered patio, potential RV or auto parking, and so much more. Call immediately for details..
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 24, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$858/sqft
Listed
174 days ago

Home Details for 285 S James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1102 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In GarageMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: OtherFloors: Wood
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Security Lights

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Concrete, Covered, Lanai, Open, Patio, PorchFencing: BlockOther Structures: Storage, CabanaFoundation: RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Concrete,Door-Multi,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Guest,Paved
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: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow,Ranch,Traditional,Patio Home
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyParcel Number: 09448215

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $949,888Price Per Sqft: $858/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 21 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: OrangeCommunity: Other
School Information
Elementary School: JordanJr High / Middle School: SantiagoHigh School: El ModenaHigh School District: Orange Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Suburban, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6300 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW25254225Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: offers@thomasrealestategroup.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-09448215-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)SuburbanSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Stephen Thomas DRE #01341809
Thomas Real Estate Group
Nicholas Thomas DRE #01410183
Thomas Real Estate Group
Bought with: Ed Mecheal DRE #01904833, Realty One Group West
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW25254225

Price History for 285 S James St

DatePriceEventSource
12/24/2025$945,000Sold
CRMLS #PW25254225
12/18/2025$949,888PendingCRMLS #PW25254225
11/22/2025$949,888ContingentCRMLS #PW25254225
11/07/2025$949,888Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW25254225
03/20/2023$820,000Sold
N/A
03/09/2023$823,000PendingCRMLS #PW23012218
02/18/2023$823,000ContingentCRMLS #PW23012218
02/11/2023$823,000PriceChange
CRMLS #PW23012218
01/24/2023$849,999Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW23012218
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,442
Assessment$853,128
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,358
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$1,149,000
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2,006
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$850,000
12/19/25
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$1,230,000
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1,648
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$1,200,000
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  • 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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    " 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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285 S James St, Orange, CA 92869 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,102 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is not currently available for sale. 285 S James St was last sold on Dec 24, 2025 for $945,000 (1% lower than the asking price of $949,888). The current Trulia Estimate for 285 S James St is $970,300.