Welcome to this charming single-family ranch-style home located in the heart of Orange, nestled on a picturesque tree-lined street. This property presents a fantastic opportunity, perfect for those looking to create their dream home or invest in a solid real estate venture. Set on a spacious lot, this home boasts excellent curb appeal and abundant potential, allowing you to bring your vision to life. The open layout offers a functional floor plan that can be reimagined and customized to suit your lifestyle. Key features of this Mid Century Modern Home include a breathtaking display of lush greenery in the front yard, large floor to ceiling bay window, updated flooring and a wood burning fireplace. With room for expansion or ADU, the generous backyard promises endless possibilities for outdoor living and entertaining. This property is ideally situated, walking distance to Old Town Orange & Chapman University along with other local amenities and parks. Don’t miss the chance to transform this hidden gem into a stunning residence that captures the essence of Southern California living. Act fast, as opportunities like this won’t last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
8,250 sq ftLot Size
$1,006Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew Nahin•DRE #01733377• The Nahin Group
Listed by Marianne Nahin•DRE #00871638• The Nahin Group
Bought with Jacob Abeelen•DRE #01973535• T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Source:CRMLS #NP25027557
Redfin Estimate
$1,913,066
$144K since sold in October 2025$16K since September
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This home's estimate is 43.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.
This fully remodeled single-level home in Old Towne Orange features high-quality upgrades throughout. Three of the four bedrooms in the main house are en-suite, enhancing privacy and convenience. The design includes accordion-style doors in both the...
main living area and the bonus room, seamlessly connecting indoor spaces with the outdoors. Note, the detached bathroom adjacent to the bonus room lacks a sink.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Welcome to this charming single-family ranch-style home located in the heart of Orange, nestled on a picturesque tree-lined street. This property presents a fantastic opportunity, perfect for those looking to create their dream home or invest in a solid real estate venture. Set on a spacious lot, this home boasts excellent curb appeal and abundant potential, allowing you to bring your vision to life. The open layout offers a functional floor plan that can be reimagined and customized to suit your lifestyle. Key features of this Mid Century Modern Home include a breathtaking display of lush greenery in the front yard, large floor to ceiling bay window, updated flooring and a wood burning fireplace. With room for expansion or ADU, the generous backyard promises endless possibilities for outdoor living and entertaining. This property is ideally situated, walking distance to Old Town Orange & Chapman University along with other local amenities and parks. Don’t miss the chance to transform this hidden gem into a stunning residence that captures the essence of Southern California living. Act fast, as opportunities like this won’t last long!
Public Records
Apr 5, 2012
Sold
$550,000
$289/sq ft
CRMLS #P814074
Apr 12, 2012
Sold
$555,000
$292/sq ft
Mar 12, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2012
Listed
$569,900
$300/sq ft
AN ADDRESS YOU GIVE WITH PRIDE! DESIRABLE TREE-LINED STREET OF MONTEREY! MID CENTURY MODERN 1959 CHARMER FEATURING SPRAWLING FRONT YARD THAT LEADS TO CUSTOM BUILT BEAUTY. LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH FLOOR TO CEILING BAY WINDOW, BRAND NEW CARPET AND NEWLY PAINTED WALLS. SEPARATE FAMILY ROOM HAS MASON-BUILT BRICK WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE AND GLASS DOORS OUT TO THE SUNROOM. CLASSIC KITCHEN ACCENTED WITH PERIOD TILE AND COZY BREAKFAST NOOK. HUGE LAUNDRY ROOM AND A 3/4 BATH WITH A TILE SHOWER. 3 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS WITH CUSTOM CLOSETS. RETRO 50'S BATHROOM. CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR. CUSTOM GLASS ROOMS THAT COULD BE USED AS A GYM, OFFICE OR PLAYROOM. EXTRA LARGE 2 CAR GARGAGE FEATURES 1/4 BATH, WORKSHOP, STORAGE AREA, BONUS ROOM OR JUST USE YOUR IMAGINATION.
Public Records
Oct 9, 2001
Sold
$360,000
$189/sq ft
CRMLS #P254062
Oct 9, 2001
Sold
$359,900
$189/sq ft
Aug 6, 2001
Listed
$359,900
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,723 (+2.2%)
$530,231 + $160,592
$690,823
2024
$7,553 (+2.3%)
$530,231 + $160,592
$690,823
2023
$7,387 (+2.0%)
$519,834 + $157,444
$677,278
2022
$7,244 (+2.9%)
$509,642 + $154,357
$663,999
2021
$7,042 (+0.9%)
$499,649 + $151,331
$650,980
2020
$6,977 (+1.3%)
$489,852 + $148,364
$638,216
2019
$6,889 (+1.5%)
$484,829 + $146,843
$631,672
2018
$6,785 (+4.3%)
$475,323 + $143,964
$619,287
2017
$6,502 (+2.0%)
$456,866 + $138,375
$595,241
2016
$6,376 (+1.5%)
$456,866 + $138,375
$595,241
2015
$6,284 (+2.2%)
$447,908 + $135,662
$583,570
2014
$6,150 (+0.1%)
$432,538 + $131,008
$563,546
2013
$6,142 (+30.8%)
$432,538 + $131,008
$563,546
2012
$4,696 (+2.5%)
$430,584 + $130,416
$561,000
2011
$4,580 (+1.2%)
$295,586 + $127,704
$423,290
2010
$4,525 (+0.6%)
$289,791 + $125,200
$414,991
2009
$4,497 (+2.8%)
$287,625 + $124,265
$411,890
2008
$4,374
$288,309 + $124,561
$412,870
Tax history for 181 N Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,723 (+2.2%)
$530,231 + $160,592
$690,823
2024
$7,553 (+2.3%)
$530,231 + $160,592
$690,823
2023
$7,387 (+2.0%)
$519,834 + $157,444
$677,278
2022
$7,244 (+2.9%)
$509,642 + $154,357
$663,999
2021
$7,042 (+0.9%)
$499,649 + $151,331
$650,980
2020
$6,977 (+1.3%)
$489,852 + $148,364
$638,216
2019
$6,889 (+1.5%)
$484,829 + $146,843
$631,672
2018
$6,785 (+4.3%)
$475,323 + $143,964
$619,287
2017
$6,502 (+2.0%)
$456,866 + $138,375
$595,241
2016
$6,376 (+1.5%)
$456,866 + $138,375
$595,241
2015
$6,284 (+2.2%)
$447,908 + $135,662
$583,570
2014
$6,150 (+0.1%)
$432,538 + $131,008
$563,546
2013
$6,142 (+30.8%)
$432,538 + $131,008
$563,546
2012
$4,696 (+2.5%)
$430,584 + $130,416
$561,000
2011
$4,580 (+1.2%)
$295,586 + $127,704
$423,290
2010
$4,525 (+0.6%)
$289,791 + $125,200
$414,991
2009
$4,497 (+2.8%)
$287,625 + $124,265
$411,890
2008
$4,374
$288,309 + $124,561
$412,870
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,901
Building Sq. Ft: 1,901
Legal Description: TR 1051 LOT 13 S 55 FT
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 552
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,250
Legal Lot Number: 13
Acres: 0.1894
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 55
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,901
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Orange County
APN: 38606302
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
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Schools
Cambridge Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Yorba Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Orange High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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