526 N Emerald Dr, Orange, CA 92868
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FOR SALE

$1,475,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,927 sqft

526 N Emerald Dr, Orange, CA 92868

Est. Mortgage $9,252/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1956
$765/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

About this House

Experience the quintessential Old Towne Orange lifestyle with this fully stabilized two-on-a-lot income property, just one mile from Chapman University! The main residence (4BR/2BA, 1,522 sq.ft.) showcases authentic mid-century character with vaulted beamed ceilings, hardwood and tile flooring, dual-pane windows, and an open floor plan anchored by a cozy fireplace with sliding glass doors opening to the rear yard. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, and the kitchen offers oak cabinetry, granite countertops, a built-in wine rack, and stainless appliances including a gas range and dishwasher. Every bedroom features generous closet space. The second residence (1BR/1BA, 405 sq.ft.), a permitted garage conversion completed in 2026, is brand new construction throughout and remains under contractor warranty, leased at $2,200 per month. Both units are leased through August 2027 with tenants covering all utilities, producing $6,950 per month with zero vacancy exposure. All maintenance items have been addressed, the main-house punch list was completed at lease-up, and the general contractor remains available to a new owner - no deferred maintenance and no near-term capital expenditures anticipated. Outside, enjoy a covered patio, mature front landscaping, a stone walkway, long driveway, carport and off-street parking, plus a large level rear yard offering a clean slate for turf, landscaping, and a dividing fence to give each unit its own private outdoor space. With a location just a short stroll to Chapman University, the Orange Circle, and the eclectic dining, coffee and boutique shopping of Old Towne, plus Metrolink, St. Joseph Hospital, UCI Health and quick 55 and 22 freeway access, this turn-key property is a high-demand rental or a perfect multi-generational setup. At the current list price of $1,475,000, in-place rents equate to approximately a 17.69X GRM and a 4.41% CAP Rate. Notably, the main residence was leased at $6,100 per month as recently as July 2026 - restored to that level the property collects $8,300 monthly, or approximately a 14.81X GRM and an estimated 5.51% CAP Rate.
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Tucker Steil DRE # 02252140, (424) 384-1437
Real Broker, (619) 663-8680
Source: CLAW, MLS#26897423
Also Listed on bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, CRMLS.

Home Details for 526 N Emerald Dr

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1927 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: OutsideRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Air Conditioning,Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShingleOther Structures: None
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: In Connected and Paid

Days on Market

Days on Market: 23

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 03929211

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,475,000Price Per Sqft: $765

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Orange

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 26897423

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1927 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6342.336 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: Gas, Electricity, Water

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Owner Pays: Grounds CareNo Rent Control

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26897423

Around this home

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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  • 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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Market trends in Orange

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.21M
$34.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$646
$2MoM
Available listings
231
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.43M
Since last month
Decreased$43K (-2.9%)
Since last year
Increased$344K (+31.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$372K (+35.1%)
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 +186% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.43M
August 2026$1.48M
July 2026$1.44M
June 2026$1.44M
May 2026$1.07M
April 2026$1.07M
March 2026$1.08M
February 2026$1.08M
January 2026$1.06M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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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
525 N Emerald Dr, Orange, CA 92868
0.03
$1,104,600
4
2.5
1,300
Off Market
1204 W Primrose Dr, Orange, CA 92868
0.05
$1,093,600
3
2
1,600
Off Market
1241 W Walnut Ave, Orange, CA 92868
0.09
$1,311,000
4
3
2,075
Off Market
1309 W Primrose Dr, Orange, CA 92868
0.11
$1,091,100
3
2
1,371
Off Market
443 N Emerald Dr, Orange, CA 92868
0.11
$1,048,400
3
2
1,127
Off Market
1305 W Beverly Dr, Orange, CA 92868
0.12
$1,221,200
5
2
1,763
Off Market
522 N Clark St, Orange, CA 92868
0.17
$850,000
3
2
1,146
Off Market
417 N Citrus St, Orange, CA 92868
0.17
$1,575,000
6
3
2,150
For Sale
1029 W Sycamore Ave, Orange, CA 92868
0.17
$1,025,000
4
2
1,569
Recently Sold
414 N Clark St #D, Orange, CA 92868
0.22
$517,900
2
1
880
Off Market
410 N Clark St #H, Orange, CA 92868
0.22
$572,500
2
2
1,095
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 29, 2026
Source: CLAW #26897423
Listed For Sale
$1,475,000
Aug 5, 2026
Source: CLAW #26848893
ListingRemoved
$4,750
Jul 22, 2026
Source: CLAW #26848893
PriceChange
$4,750
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 17, 2026
Source: CLAW #26848893
Listed For Rent
$5,000
Jul 16, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$5,000

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Agent Phone: (424) 384-1437
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Frequently asked questions about 526 N Emerald Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 526 N Emerald Dr?
    Based on a $1,475,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 526 N Emerald Dr in Orange, CA is approximately $9,345 (about $7,967 principal & interest, $1,303 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 526 N Emerald Dr compare to homes in Orange?
    526 N Emerald Dr in Orange, CA is listed at $1,475,000, about 22% above the $1.21M median sale price in Orange.
  • What do residents say about Orange?
    Residents describe Orange, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Orange, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 526 N Emerald Dr?
    The closest schools to 526 N Emerald Dr in Orange, CA are Orange High School (rated 5/10), Portola Middle School (rated 5/10), Sycamore Elementary School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 526 N Emerald Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 526 N Emerald Dr in Orange, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 526 N Emerald Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 526 N Emerald Dr in Orange, CA has in-unit laundry.
526 N Emerald Dr, Orange, CA 92868 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,927 sqft multi-family built in 1956. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CLAW on Aug 29, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26897423.