491 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92866
OFF MARKET

491 N Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 864 sqft

$982,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,882/mo*
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$982,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,882/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$982K
Since last month
Decreased$11K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$44K (+4.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$591K (+146%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +102% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$996K
July 2026$1.01M
June 2026$986K
May 2026$998K
April 2026$993K
March 2026$1.01M
February 2026$982K
January 2026$948K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
310 N Waverly St, Orange, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$825,000
02/09/26
2
1
824
345 N Harwood St, Orange, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,160,000
07/06/26
2
1
902
740 E Palm Ave, Orange, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,090,500
08/28/25
2
1
1,140
333 N Pine St, Orange, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,040,000
04/08/26
2
1
894
425 E Everett Pl, Orange, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
03/13/26
3
1
952
365 N Cleveland St, Orange, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$875,000
12/01/25
2
2.5
872
416 E Oakmont Ave, Orange, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
07/22/26
3
1
989
437 N Center St, Orange, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
09/15/25
3
2
987
256 N Cleveland St, Orange, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$710,000
10/14/25
1
1
714
822 E Walnut Ave, Orange, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
07/06/26
2
2
1,121

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
705 E Walnut Ave, Orange, CA 92867
0.12
-
4
2
1,888
Off Market
437 N Center St, Orange, CA 92866
0.09
$1,160,200
3
2
987
Off Market
476 N Pine St, Orange, CA 92866
0.16
$2,043,200
6
4
2,290
Off Market
713 E Sycamore Ave, Orange, CA 92866
0.16
$1,384,000
3
2
1,589
Recently Sold
365 N Cleveland St, Orange, CA 92866
0.17
$875,000
2
2.5
872
Recently Sold
543 N Pine St, Orange, CA 92867
0.20
$1,143,200
2
1
1,019
Off Market
822 E Walnut Ave, Orange, CA 92867
0.20
$1,150,000
2
2
1,121
Recently Sold
358 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92866
0.17
$1,189,000
3
1.5
1,132
Off Market
340 N Cleveland St, Orange, CA 92866
0.19
-
4
2
1,620
Off Market
460 N Cambridge St, Orange, CA 92866
0.22
$984,600
2
1
954
Off Market
528 N Cambridge St, Orange, CA 92867
0.22
$1,076,100
3
2
1,175
Off Market
359 N Harwood St, Orange, CA 92866
0.21
$1,420,000
4
4
2,016
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1947
Living Area
864 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,137
Parking
Garage

About this House

Hurry to see this charming 1947 cottage in the Old Towne Historic District. Located close to Chapman University, it's had the same owner since 1950! A large shade tree and picket fence highlight the front yard. Inside is a sunny living room with attached formal dining area and a breakfast area in the kitchen. With a freshly painted interior and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, this home looks almost like new! There is also a detached room (additional 210 square feet) with wood burning fireplace that could make a wonderful den/family room or office. The detached garage has laundry hook-ups. There are mature Orange and apricot trees too!
491 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92866 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $405,000 on Jan 5, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $982,000, with a rent estimate of $3,280/month.

Home Details for 491 N Shaffer St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 5, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$405,000
Oct 22, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$429,900

Market trends in Orange

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.18M
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$648
$16MoM
Available listings
229
23MoM
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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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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
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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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 491 N Shaffer St

  • What is 491 N Shaffer St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 491 N Shaffer St in Orange, CA is $982,000.
  • What is the price history for 491 N Shaffer St?
    491 N Shaffer St in Orange, CA last sold for $405,000 in January 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.
  • How big is the lot at 491 N Shaffer St?
    The lot at 491 N Shaffer St in Orange, CA is about 0.11 acres (4,791 sq ft).
  • Does 491 N Shaffer St have a garage?
    Yes, 491 N Shaffer St in Orange, CA has a garage.