#PW25096457, Melinda Johnson, Listing Office: Freedom First Properties

16801 E Buena Vista Ave Orange, CA 92865
Property details
About 16801 E Buena Vista Ave
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH ENDLESS POTENTIAL -- LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION – 18-ACRE PARK AS YOUR NEIGHBOR -- 15,000 SF Multi-Family zoned (R4, County of Orange) DOUBLE LOT with panoramic views of Orange County and surrounded on 3 sides by one of Orange’s largest community park, Eisenhower Park. The expansive view lot is presently improved with a single-family home currently rented at $6250 per month and there is plenty of room to perhaps add units, an ADU, to expand the home to estate size or to raze the home and build multiple units. If serenity, "social distancing", privacy, quality appointments and panoramic views are important to you, this one-of-a-kind 5 bd/3ba 1600 SF +/- renovated single-family home is certainly for you! This historic Crafstman-style cottage home believed dating to the later 1940s (2020 +/- renovation) is a unique blend of the old and new and features a recently completed down-to-stud renovation featuring best in class finish and design features including everything virtually new including new double-pane windows, newer roof, laminate flooring, electrical, plumbing and air conditioning. The interior has a free-flowing floorplan with upgraded and low maintenance laminate flooring throughout and accented by a modern and aesthetically pleasing color scheme designed by a professional designer. The spacious kitchen with a built-in eating area features designer cabinets, quartz countertops, and upgraded NEW stainless-steel appliances including a double-door refrigerator. The oversized lot of approximately 15,000 SF benefits from being surrounded on three sides by the renowned Orange Eisenhower Park and offering 270-degree panoramic views of the serene park below and city lights beyond. There is driveway parking for up to 6 vehicles along with a detached 2-car garage. NOTE TO BUILDERS / INVESTORS: Preliminary check with the County indicated that the Setbacks and requirements for development are: 35' Height; 20' Front; 25' Rear; 5' Side; and 15' between building units. Please verify independently with the County and CIty, no assurances are provided by Seller or Broker. Go to the Supplements section of the listing for Conceptual Development site plan, no assurances are provided by Seller or Broker.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Interior: All Bedrooms Down
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Asphalt, Garage
- View: Bluff, City Lights, Park, Panoramic
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,675,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,039
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,345
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Bluff, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Lincoln & Tustin, adjacent to Eisenhower Park
- Year Built: 1927
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,612 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3444 Acres
- MLS Number: OC25011304
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Wilson Realty Group
- Office Phone: (714) 306-9595
- Listing Agent: Robert Wilson
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Aug 07, 2020 | Home Sold | $357,000 |
May 09, 2016 | Home Sold | $545,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $692,760 | $7,345 |
2023 | $825,000 | $8,728 |
2022 | $665,860 | $7,054 |
2021 | $652,804 | $6,851 |
2020 | $581,765 | $6,115 |
2019 | $578,358 | $6,024 |
2018 | $567,018 | $6,024 |
2017 | $555,900 | $5,764 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Olive Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.3 mi
•3038 N Magnolia Ave
9
Nohl Canyon Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.7 mi
•4100 E Nohl Ranch Rd
6
Fletcher Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.2 mi
•515 W Fletcher Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $93,838. Residents of Orange, CA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 16801 E Buena Vista Ave
The listing price of 16801 E Buena Vista Ave property is $1,675,000.
The property 16801 E Buena Vista Ave is a house located in Orange, California, 92865.
Active Listing: 16801 E Buena Vista Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 16801 E Buena Vista Ave are: Olive Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Nohl Canyon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Fletcher Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cerro Villa Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Valadez Middle School Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Yorba Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Villa Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), El Camino Real Continuation High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Katella High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,345 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 7, 2020 for $357,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 16801 E Buena Vista Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 16801 E Buena Vista Ave is 1,612 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 16801 E Buena Vista Ave is 1927.
This home is located at 16801 E Buena Vista Ave in Orange, CA and zip code 92865. This 1,612 square foot home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.34 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,675,000.
Over 32 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Orange, CA. In the same period over 37 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, Orange, CA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 5.3%. In April 2025 median list price was $1,122,181 and the average listing age was 20 days.