Listed by Sandra DeAngelis•DRE #00960016• Seven Gables Real Estate
Listed by Cheryl Wozniak•DRE #02114788• Seven Gables Real Estate
Contact: 714-357-8565
Contingent
$1,725,000
Est. $11,251/mo —
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,690
sq ft
1222 W Sharon Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92706
About this home
Fabulously upgraded Ranch-style home with guest house & pool on a large lot in Fisher Park offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Once home to two-time Olympic Diving Gold Medalist Dr. Sammy Lee, this stunning HISTORIC residence has the MILLS ACT for tax savings. Natural light floods the interior through French doors and large windows, enhancing the open, flowing layout. The rich hardwood floors, elegant upgrades, recessed lighting, and antique touches elevate the home's warmth and character. The remodeled gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring stunning wood cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances including a double-door built-in refrigerator and professional-style range with double oven, grill/griddle, and impressive hood. Black stone countertops, an oversized eat-in island with storage, tiled backsplash, built-in wine rack, and a charming Dutch door complete the inviting space. The kitchen seamlessly flows into the family room and dining area, which offer gorgeous views of the backyard pool through walls of sliding French doors with electric shades. A gas fireplace adds a cozy touch to the large family room. The expansive living room showcases a stacked stone fireplace and French doors to the sparkling pool and lush, tropical garden, providing ultimate privacy and relaxation. With three bedrooms plus an office, and two beautifully upgraded bathrooms in the main house, this home offers the perfect balance of function and luxury. Indulge in luxurious amenities such as a spa-inspired master bedroom with a deluxe ensuite bathroom and built-in steam room. Comfort is guaranteed with two fireplaces, central AC, dual-pane windows and SOLAR PANELS OWNED BY THE SELLER! Outside, you’ll find luscious foliage surrounding the pool, providing privacy and serenity. The built-in BBQ area leads to the Palm Springs-inspired guest/pool house, with a full kitchen and bathroom. Built in 1955, the main house has approximately 2,110 square feet and the guest house is estimated to be 500 square feet on the huge 14,720 square foot lot. The Fisher Park neighborhood, full of Ranch and Mid-century homes on sprawling large lots, has inviting events such as the upcoming Open Garden Day in May. Walk to Starbucks on your morning stroll! Close to the 5, 22, and 57 freeways, you have award-winning Santiago K-8 just a short walk away and OC School of the Arts just a few minutes drive! This exceptional home epitomizes the best of California Ranch.
Santa Ana, located between the Santa Ana River and the Santa Ana Mountains, is a historic and civic Santa Ana neighborhood with a courthouse core and a mural-lined arts scene. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 4th Street and Main Street, where taquerias, coffee counters, galleries, and late-night music rooms line the blocks. Architectural cues shift from early-1900s storefronts to Spanish Revival civic buildings and compact bungalows on side streets. The Frida Cinema and the Bowers Museum anchor the cultural calendar, while 4th Street Market adds a modern food-hall pulse. Plaza Calle Cuatro frames the downtown grid with palms, public art, and shaded seating. Transit and bike routes thread through the center, keeping daily errands and evenings out on foot.
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Market insights
1222 W Sharon Rd · $1,725,000
DAYS ON MARKET
558 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,725,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,446,004. (16% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan with built-ins and recessed lighting
Stone counters
Bay window and double-pane windows
Security system
Above-ground spa
Bedrooms
Four main-level bedrooms (including a main floor primary suite)
All bedrooms located on the ground floor
Bathrooms
Three main-level full baths
Master bath with double sinks and a walk-in/dual shower; other baths include tub and shower options
Remodeled and upgraded bathrooms
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen open to the family room
Stone counters
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, gas range, range/stove hood, refrigerator
Eating areas include breakfast counter/bar and family-room dining area
Laundry & utility
Laundry area located in the garage
Flooring
Stone flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Central furnace heating
Exterior features
Private in-ground pool
Concrete open patio and front porch
Back and front yards with landscaping, lawn and sprinkler system
Block wall and wood fencing
Street lighting in the neighborhood
Home design
Single-story house
North-facing
Entry at front door
Parking
Attached garage with two garage spaces and side-entry single door
Driveway parking plus four uncovered spaces (six total parking spaces)
Direct garage access
Security
Security system
Construction
Shingle roof
No common walls (detached house)
Utilities
Owned photovoltaic electric system
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Street lighting
Other
Property contains one unit
No ADU
Electricity and solar
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This Fisher Park ranch style home gets the Gold! This historically significant pool home with guest house was once owned by 2x Olympic Diving Gold Medalist Dr. Sammy Lee and is Mills Act approved. The main homes spacious floor plan enjoy's 2197' sq ft of living space that creates a light and airy reception between each room that flows seamlessly out to the sparkling oversized pool. Luscious foliage surrounds the pool providing privacy that leads up to the built-in BBQ and Rat Pack/Palm Springs inspired guest/pool house that comes complete with full kitchen, bathroom and adds approximately 500' additional square feet to the property. Indulge yourself with luxurious amenities starting with a large master bedroom that features a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom and built-in steam room. The gourmet chef’s style kitchen enjoys an oversized island, granite counters, custom cabinetry, and professional grade stainless steel appliances. Comfort is provided by, two wood-burning fireplaces, central air conditioning, a whole house ceiling fan, dual paned windows and a sound system with built-in speakers. Electric plug for your Hybrid too! This home embodies everything we have come to know and love about California ranch style living and we invite you to come see for yourself!
Public Records
May 14, 2013
Sold
$940,000
$349/sq ft
TheMLS #13-661055
May 15, 2013
Delisted
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May 14, 2013
Sold
$940,000
$349/sq ft
Apr 11, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2013
Listed
$924,900
$344/sq ft
Located in the Fisher Park neighborhood of Santa Ana, this home comes with an Olympic Gold Medal history in diving! Turn-key, stylishly updated and situated on an expansive 14,720 sq. ft. lot, this home is perfect as your own personal retreat or the ultimate entertainer's dream home! Separate 500 sq. ft. pool house/studio w/ kitchen and bath can be used for entertaining, teen/guest suite or work-at-home office. Additional amenities include a master suite with spa-inspired master bath with built-in steam room, gourmet kitchen with professional-grade appliances, open floor plan kitchen/family/dining room, French-style doors lead out to lush backyard with saltwater pool and back patio with built-in BBQ and ample space for alfresco dining, seating area with gas and/or wood burning fire pit, spa-ready area with 220-volt outlet, indoor/outdoor speaker system, security and video surveillance systems. Exact square footage to be investigated by buyers to their own satisfaction.
Public Records
Apr 16, 2001
Sold
$480,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1978
Sold
$172,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,654 (+16.9%)
$208,168 + $89,215
$297,383
2024
$3,125 (−12.2%)
$208,168 + $89,215
$297,383
2023
$3,561 (−24.2%)
$176,976 + $75,847
$252,823
2022
$4,699 (+6.0%)
$206,103 + $88,330
$294,433
2021
$4,432 (+12.0%)
$275,743 + $118,175
$393,918
2020
$3,957 (+4.6%)
$260,516 + $111,650
$372,166
2019
$3,784 (+4.6%)
$227,925 + $97,682
$325,607
2018
$3,619 (−77.9%)
$217,543 + $93,233
$310,776
2017
$16,385 (−32.3%)
$194,107 + $83,189
$277,296
2016
$24,201 (+0.5%)
$194,107 + $83,189
$277,296
2015
$24,072 (+120.2%)
$808,781 + $169,039
$977,820
2014
$10,934 (+61.6%)
$781,028 + $163,239
$944,267
2013
$6,767 (+1.9%)
$781,028 + $163,239
$944,267
2012
$6,642 (+3.0%)
$430,275 + $157,078
$587,353
2011
$6,452 (+1.1%)
$421,838 + $153,999
$575,837
2010
$6,383 (+0.2%)
$413,567 + $150,980
$564,547
2009
$6,368 (+6.6%)
$410,476 + $149,852
$560,328
2008
$5,973
$411,452 + $150,208
$561,660
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,197
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,197
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
00113712
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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