375 S Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92866
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375 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 550 sqft
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 550 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
550 sqft

Local Information

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

About this House

Now's your opportunity to live in an award-winning, 1 bedroom/1 bathroom historic 1920 cottage. These cottages are seldom on the market - just twice in the past 8 years - and often rent the first day they are shown.

This historic four plex has been featured in various news stories and even received an award from the Old Towne Preservation Association for restoration excellence. The cottage is one of 4 unique and completely restored tiny homes that make up the Shaffer Cottages.

Live in one of the most unique and historic cottages in Orange County. Don't take our word for it -- check out the pictures. We're looking for someone who loves old homes, architecture and understands how special this historic home this is.

The cottage is located near all major freeways and just steps to the Orange Plaza/Circle.This is an original tiny home that has been completely restored.

Our work restoring this cottage (and others) has been featured online and in numerous local and national newspapers and periodicals. Or, you can see additional pictures of our homes on Facebook or Instagram at HistoricHomeRow or TedsGarageinOldTowne

No detail or amenity has been overlooked - what this tiny home lacks in size, it more than makes up for in quality AND amenities, including:

*Restored, period correct stove
*Private, in-unit washer and dryer
*Restored, original hardwood floors
*Period correct, custom tile tile throughout the bathroom and kitchen
*Air conditioning/heating unit
*Period specific light fixtures and switches
*Hunter Douglas window coverings
*Built in kitchen dinette with swivel seats
*Custom tile throughout kitchen
*Large refrigerator included

No smoking/11 month lease. There is also a $25 per month fee for water (not included in monthly rent).

Owner pays trash, sewer and gardener.

Tenant pays gas, electric, wifi and there is a $25 charge ea month for water usage.
375 S Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92866 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 550 sqft apartment. It last sold for $586,000 on May 27, 2011 (26,597% above the $2,195 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2024 with an asking price of $2,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 16, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,454/month.

Home Details for 375 S Shaffer St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 375 S Shaffer St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
447 S Center St, Orange, CA
0.11
Apartment
$1,195,000
10/21/25
2
1
650 sqft
660 S Glassell St #36, Orange, CA
0.51
Apartment
$525,000
04/08/26
2
1
823 sqft
620 S Grand St, Orange, CA
0.31
Apartment
$1,315,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,050 sqft
1903 E 19th St #4, Santa Ana, CA
1.54
Apartment
$750,000
09/23/25
2
2
1,257 sqft
2206 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
1.70
Apartment
$635,000
07/22/26
2
3
1,041 sqft
323 S Batavia St, Orange, CA
0.75
Apartment
$1,000,000
07/29/26
-
1,895 sqft
1404 N Tustin Ave #Y3, Santa Ana, CA
1.91
Apartment
$598,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,364 sqft
1916 E Kirkwood Ave, Orange, CA
1.06
Apartment
$1,150,000
12/29/25
-
2,530 sqft
2422 Ponderosa St, Santa Ana, CA
1.20
Apartment
$1,150,000
08/06/26
-
4,113 sqft
13932 Hewes Ave, Santa Ana, CA
2.89
Apartment
$1,150,000
06/22/26
1
1
610 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Brigdon.mills
    "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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  • Brigdon.mills
    "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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  • Brigdon.mills
    "Orange is clean, friendly and you can’t beat the weather! Our neighborhood park is clean and well maintained. "
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  • Cindy Li
    "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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  • Susan Queen
    " 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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  • Cris Gomez
    "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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  • The Gonzzes
    "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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  • Johnny Chin
    "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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  • Crashcobb
    "Fantastic people, love the vibe here. The Circle is a really cool downtown, great food and an awesome atmosphere."
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  • Allison Serrao
    "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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  • Devon Roberts
    "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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  • Knfzkydnqq
    "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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  • Peester992000
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Saj6780
    "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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  • Erin W.
    "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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  • Scott B.
    "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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  • Joshuajuarez
    "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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  • Jonathan L.
    "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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  • Krossnissan
    "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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  • Sherry K. L.
    "Orange is overall very dog friendly with a dog park. The larger apartment complexes are also pet and large dog friendly "
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  • JAMES C.
    "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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  • Masatrvida
    "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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  • Paige B.
    "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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  • Katreena G.
    "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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  • Natasha L.
    "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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  • Sbrnmclellan1
    "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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  • Natasha L.
    "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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  • Danielle L.
    "As a single Female parent I want to know authentic and REAL crime data report. We all need to feel safe at night. Additional as a teacher, I look for the suspension rates at each school and compare that data. "
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  • Olivia I.
    "Easy commute with all freeway entrances nearby. Great array of restaurants and ice cream shops in the circle. "
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  • Nicholascmacklin
    "Local access to stores and restaurants. Family friendly and welcomes pets. Also very close to medical centers and the mall."
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  • Romanfrancisco092
    "I've lived here for over 20 years and let me tell you at once it was a nice nieghborhood but now it's over populated no parking for one vehicle.people hog all the space.adults pee in public while women and children look"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 16, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,195
Sep 5, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,195
Jul 21, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$697,000
May 29, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$697,000
May 27, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$586,000

Frequently asked questions about 375 S Shaffer St

  • What is the price history for 375 S Shaffer St?
    375 S Shaffer St in Orange, CA last sold for $586,000 in May 2011.
  • 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 $1.18M. That is up $5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Orange?
    Residents describe Orange, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Orange, CA.
  • Does 375 S Shaffer St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 375 S Shaffer St in Orange, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 375 S Shaffer St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 375 S Shaffer St in Orange, CA has in-unit laundry.

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