ONE OF OLD TOWNES' MOST REMARKABLE AND SOUGHT AFTER HOMES AT A GREAT PRICE. OVER 3500 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE ON AN OVERSIZED 8700 SQ. FT LOT NESTLED IN A PARK-LIKE SETTING ON ONE OF THE BEST STREETS IN OLD TOWNE! FROM THE BRICK FRONT WALL, ENTER THE GATES TO THIS ESTATE AS THE WINDING PATH TAKES YOU TO THE FRONT PORCH. ENTER THE LIVING ROOM FEATURING WOOD FLOORS AND FIREPLACE. THE KITCHEN HAS A SUNNY EATING AREA & CUSTOM TILE ACCENTS LEAD TO A LARGE WALK-IN PANTRY AND LAUNDRY W/ BATH. AN ENGLISH TILE BATHROOM W/ SHOWER AND CLAW FOOT TUB OFF BEDROOM. A LIBRARY/LARGE DEN AND A HUGE FAMILY ROOM W/ MANTLED FIREPLACE AND 16FT CEILINGS. A BEDROOM LOFTS OVER THE FAMILY ROOM WITH ANOTHER CLAWFOOT TUB ACCENTED W/ TILE AND AN ENGLISH SINK. THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS A RELAXING BALCONY, A FIREPLACE, VAULTED CEILINGS AND A BATH RETREAT FEATURING A SOAKING TUB, MARBLE SHOWER, HERS-HERS-HIS WALK-IN CLOSET W/ IMPORTED TILE FLOORS AND AN ANTIQUE VANITY. STAINED GLASS & NEW PAINT & LANDSCAPING.
CRMLS #P295736
Jun 17, 2002
Sold
$800,000
$222/sq ft
Jun 13, 2002
Listed
$800,000
$222/sq ft
Large Brick Accented Front Courtyard Leads To An Estate-sized Custom Home Featuring Wood Floors, Formal Living Room, Kitchen With Sunny Breakfast Nook And A Family Room And Library With 16 Foot Ceilings. Master Bedroom Features Balcony, Fireplace, Private Bath With Roman Tub And Shower. Loft Bedroom Overlooks Family Room Below. Library Was Custom Bookcases And Trim.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,407 (+4.2%)
$1,050,963 + $270,841
$1,321,804
2024
$13,829 (+2.2%)
$1,050,963 + $270,841
$1,321,804
2023
$13,529 (+1.9%)
$1,030,356 + $240,451
$1,270,807
2022
$13,271 (+2.9%)
$1,010,153 + $235,737
$1,245,890
2021
$12,896 (+0.9%)
$990,346 + $231,115
$1,221,461
2020
$12,778 (+2.6%)
$970,927 + $226,584
$1,197,511
2019
$12,459 (+3.4%)
$960,971 + $224,261
$1,185,232
2018
$12,046 (+4.4%)
$942,129 + $205,333
$1,147,462
2017
$11,536 (+2.0%)
$905,544 + $176,715
$1,082,259
2016
$11,311 (+1.5%)
$905,544 + $176,715
$1,082,259
2015
$11,147 (+2.2%)
$887,789 + $173,250
$1,061,039
2014
$10,910
$857,324 + $167,306
$1,024,630
2013
$10,901 (+73.6%)
$857,324 + $167,306
$1,024,630
2012
$6,278 (−2.3%)
$853,450 + $166,550
$1,020,000
2011
$6,423 (+19.7%)
$412,004 + $163,996
$576,000
2010
$5,364 (−22.9%)
$436,004 + $163,996
$600,000
2009
$6,954 (−26.5%)
$320,766 + $179,234
$500,000
2008
$9,457
$578,423 + $72,577
$651,000
Tax history for 159 N SHAFFER St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,407 (+4.2%)
$1,050,963 + $270,841
$1,321,804
2024
$13,829 (+2.2%)
$1,050,963 + $270,841
$1,321,804
2023
$13,529 (+1.9%)
$1,030,356 + $240,451
$1,270,807
2022
$13,271 (+2.9%)
$1,010,153 + $235,737
$1,245,890
2021
$12,896 (+0.9%)
$990,346 + $231,115
$1,221,461
2020
$12,778 (+2.6%)
$970,927 + $226,584
$1,197,511
2019
$12,459 (+3.4%)
$960,971 + $224,261
$1,185,232
2018
$12,046 (+4.4%)
$942,129 + $205,333
$1,147,462
2017
$11,536 (+2.0%)
$905,544 + $176,715
$1,082,259
2016
$11,311 (+1.5%)
$905,544 + $176,715
$1,082,259
2015
$11,147 (+2.2%)
$887,789 + $173,250
$1,061,039
2014
$10,910
$857,324 + $167,306
$1,024,630
2013
$10,901 (+73.6%)
$857,324 + $167,306
$1,024,630
2012
$6,278 (−2.3%)
$853,450 + $166,550
$1,020,000
2011
$6,423 (+19.7%)
$412,004 + $163,996
$576,000
2010
$5,364 (−22.9%)
$436,004 + $163,996
$600,000
2009
$6,954 (−26.5%)
$320,766 + $179,234
$500,000
2008
$9,457
$578,423 + $72,577
$651,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
4,339
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
38607119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
R-1-6
NP
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this chapter is to create and preserve residential areas for a range of housing types and lifestyles. These provisions establish use regulations and development standards which are intended to create the highest quality residential development, minimize land use conflicts, encourage the rehabilitation and maintenance of residential neighborhoods and implement the goals of the City's General Plan. The provisions of this chapter do not guarantee that the maximum General Plan density is achievable for all projects and properties. Development density is dependent on many factors including lot configuration, topography, unit size, development standards, neighborhood context and other discretionary factors.; A single-family residential district with a minimum lot area of 6,000 sq ft.
Zone overlays
Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Aug 3, 2026 • Final
Residential
ADU
Feb 21, 1996 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Kitchen Information
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Fireplace Information
Electric, Gas, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Stone
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Construction Materials: Wood
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 54 x 135
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 38607119
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Orange Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.78895000
Longitude: -117.84842000
Other Subdivision Name: Old Towne
Directions: Shaffer Cross Streets: Shaffer and Chapman
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,339
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Orange County
APN: 38607119
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Larry
List Agent Last Name: Sangiorgio
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: First Team Estates
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Larry
Buyer Agent Last Name: Sangiorgio
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Estates
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Schools
Cambridge Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Yorba Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Orange High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.96M – $2.37M
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