You will have to look far and wide to find the value you’ll get in this home with its wonderful curb appeal. Recently added landscaping adds to the beauty of this single level home. A picturesque Bay Window greets you as you walk in the living room. Your new kitchen has plenty of storage to accommodate those Costco trips along with a full suite of stainless appliances and a gas stove. Off the dining room is your bonus room/pool house with it’s 4 French doors and sawtooth flooring to invite friends over for the big game or spend a summer with the kids and their friends. The pool was completely redone two years ago with Baja steps and a safety net. After swimming, the convenient laundry room has access to the backyard, kitchen, and bedrooms! Want to play somewhere else? The large side yard provides plenty of opportunities for entertaining and fun. After all that fun, make your way to the Master Suite through French doors in the backyard where your master bath has been completely upgraded. But most important is the location, right across the street from Shaffer Park, which has been completely remodeled. You are a short drive to Old Towne Orange and numerous shopping centers. Convenient access to the 55, 91, 57, and 22 freeways. This location could not be better.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
10,106 sq ftLot Size
$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Fred Sedighravesh•DRE #01423187• Keller Williams Realty Irvine
Bought with Jan Hanly•DRE #01241752• Realty One Group West
The master bathroom can also be accessed through the laundry room. There is a bonus room at the back of the home off the dining room.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stacey Elias
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1981 N Shaffer St
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #OC19273912
Mar 2, 2020
Sold
$750,000
$388/sq ft
Jan 30, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 22, 2020
Listed
$724,900
$375/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 2009
Sold
$497,500
$257/sq ft
CRMLS #P693297
Oct 28, 2009
Sold
$497,500
$257/sq ft
Oct 23, 2009
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2009
Pending
—
Sep 15, 2009
Price Changed
$499,900
$259/sq ft
Sep 2, 2009
Relisted
—
Jul 29, 2009
Pending
—
Jul 29, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 29, 2009
Listed
$539,900
$279/sq ft
This home is not a REO or short sale. The home is located near the Orange mall, Chapman University, and is directly across the street from Shaffer Park. The home features a extra large lot, pool, and a open entertainment/recreation room. The home has recently received extensive improvements that include new landscaping, automatic sprinkler system, interior and exterior paint, new flooring, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms and a new roof. The home is turn-key and move-in ready. Buyer to verify all square footages.
CRMLS #U8005097
Apr 13, 2009
Sold
$310,000
$160/sq ft
Mar 18, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2009
Relisted
—
Feb 18, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 27, 2009
Price Changed
$352,250
$182/sq ft
Jan 27, 2009
Relisted
—
Dec 12, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 11, 2008
Listed
$390,500
$202/sq ft
WELCOME HOME TO THE HISTORIC AND SOUGHT AFTER CITY OF ORANGE. THIS IS THE HOME TO 'OLD TOWN' AND TO CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. THE HOME FEATURES A LARGER LOT FOR THE AREA WITH A POOL AND CLOSE TO 1,480 SQUARE FEET OF INTERIOR LIVING SPACE. THE HOME HAS THREE BEDROOMS, AND TWO BATHROOMS AND PLENTY OF SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING. THE LOCATION IS OUTSTANDILNG. YOU ARE CLOSE TO ALL THE GREAT THINGS IN THE AREA; SCHOOLS, PARKS, RCREATION, SHOPPING THE TRAI8N STATION, OLD TOWN AND TO THE UNIVRSITY. SO COME HOME TO THE CITY OF ORANGE, AND START LIVING THE ORANGE COUNTY LIFESTYLE TODAY.
CRMLS #I07142278
Jul 9, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2008
Price Changed
$449,000
$232/sq ft
Feb 19, 2008
Price Changed
$484,000
$250/sq ft
Jan 28, 2008
Price Changed
$499,000
$258/sq ft
Nov 16, 2007
Price Changed
$519,000
$268/sq ft
Oct 12, 2007
Price Changed
$599,000
$310/sq ft
Sep 28, 2007
Listed
$619,000
$320/sq ft
CRMLS #M108162
Mar 29, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Feb 22, 2008
Price Changed
$484,000
$250/sq ft
Jan 29, 2008
Price Changed
$499,000
$258/sq ft
Oct 12, 2007
Price Changed
$599,000
$310/sq ft
Oct 2, 2007
Listed
$619,000
$320/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 1987
Sold
$142,500
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,020 (+2.3%)
$707,787 + $128,850
$836,637
2024
$8,821 (+2.3%)
$693,909 + $126,324
$820,233
2023
$8,626 (+2.0%)
$680,302 + $123,848
$804,150
2022
$8,459 (+2.9%)
$666,963 + $121,420
$788,383
2021
$8,220 (+25.2%)
$653,885 + $119,040
$772,925
2020
$6,566 (+1.3%)
$641,064 + $116,706
$757,770
2019
$6,483 (+1.5%)
$463,579 + $128,818
$592,397
2018
$6,385 (+4.3%)
$454,489 + $126,293
$580,782
2017
$6,120 (+2.0%)
$436,841 + $121,390
$558,231
2016
$6,001 (+2.3%)
$436,841 + $121,390
$558,231
2015
$5,865 (+2.2%)
$428,276 + $119,010
$547,286
2014
$5,740 (+8.8%)
$413,580 + $110,282
$523,862
2013
$5,277 (+0.4%)
$413,580 + $110,282
$523,862
2012
$5,259 (−3.2%)
$372,866 + $104,734
$477,600
2011
$5,434 (+0.4%)
$372,866 + $104,734
$477,600
2010
$5,411 (+24.0%)
$392,766 + $104,734
$497,500
2009
$4,365 (+66.0%)
$392,766 + $104,734
$497,500
2008
$2,630
$286,153 + $113,847
$400,000
Tax history for 1981 N Shaffer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,020 (+2.3%)
$707,787 + $128,850
$836,637
2024
$8,821 (+2.3%)
$693,909 + $126,324
$820,233
2023
$8,626 (+2.0%)
$680,302 + $123,848
$804,150
2022
$8,459 (+2.9%)
$666,963 + $121,420
$788,383
2021
$8,220 (+25.2%)
$653,885 + $119,040
$772,925
2020
$6,566 (+1.3%)
$641,064 + $116,706
$757,770
2019
$6,483 (+1.5%)
$463,579 + $128,818
$592,397
2018
$6,385 (+4.3%)
$454,489 + $126,293
$580,782
2017
$6,120 (+2.0%)
$436,841 + $121,390
$558,231
2016
$6,001 (+2.3%)
$436,841 + $121,390
$558,231
2015
$5,865 (+2.2%)
$428,276 + $119,010
$547,286
2014
$5,740 (+8.8%)
$413,580 + $110,282
$523,862
2013
$5,277 (+0.4%)
$413,580 + $110,282
$523,862
2012
$5,259 (−3.2%)
$372,866 + $104,734
$477,600
2011
$5,434 (+0.4%)
$372,866 + $104,734
$477,600
2010
$5,411 (+24.0%)
$392,766 + $104,734
$497,500
2009
$4,365 (+66.0%)
$392,766 + $104,734
$497,500
2008
$2,630
$286,153 + $113,847
$400,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,106 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
37419102
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
R-1-8
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 8,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - Concrete, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Dining Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Crown Moldings, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting