Listed by Rick Applebaum•DRE #01273871• Morgan Skenderian
Listed by Paul Espinosa•DRE #01942627• Morgan Skenderian
Contact: rma@morganskenderian.com
Contingent
$1,595,000
Est. $10,551/mo —
8
bd
•
7 ba
•
4,213
sq ft
2236 E Franzen, Santa Ana, CA 92705
About this home
Located in a highly desirable neighborhood of Santa Ana, near the Tustin and Orange borders, 2236 E. Franzen Avenue presents investors with the opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, fully occupied multifamily asset featuring an attractive mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes. Averaging more than 1,050 square feet per unit, the spacious floor plans appeal to a broad tenant base and offer a significant advantage over many competing properties in the area. The property provides a variety of sought-after resident amenities, including an on-site laundry facility, private patios and balconies, wall air conditioning, and a fireplace in the three-bedroom unit. Parking is well accommodated with four single-car garages, two open parking spaces, and ample street parking for residents and guests. The property is also individually metered for electricity and gas, helping to minimize owner-paid utility expenses. Ownership has completed several capital improvements, including the re-plumbing of one unit in 2022, reconstruction of the balconies, and installation of new fencing surrounding most of the private patios, reducing near-term capital expenditure requirements. From an investment perspective, 2236 E. Franzen Avenue offers compelling upside potential. Current rental rates are approximately 22% below market, providing a clear value-add opportunity through the implementation of market rents as units turn over. Combined with its desirable location, generous unit sizes, and strong in-place occupancy, the property represents an attractive long-term investment in one of Orange County's most established rental markets.
Cabrillo Park, located between the Santa Ana River and the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55), is a residential and commuter-friendly Santa Ana neighborhood with mid-century apartment communities and a greenbelt feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bristol Street and Dyer Road corridor, where small plazas, taquerias, and everyday services keep the sidewalks active. Housing leans toward garden-style complexes and tidy condo pockets, with mature trees softening wide arterials. Cabrillo Park sits close to the Santa Ana Zoo and the trails of Santiago Park, giving the area a weekend-outdoors rhythm. Nearby, the Bowers Museum and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts add a cultural counterpoint to the practical, lived-in streetscape.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Balcony
Street-level entry
Bedrooms
One 1-bedroom unit (unfurnished)
Two 2-bedroom units (unfurnished)
One 3-bedroom unit (unfurnished)
Bathrooms
One 1-bath unit
Three 2-bath units
Laundry & utility
On-site community laundry
One separate water meter and individual gas and electric meters for units (4 gas, 4 electric)
Heating & cooling
Wall/window cooling
Fireplaces present (see remarks)
Exterior features
No pool
Community amenities include gutters, curbs, biking paths, dog park, foothills access, sidewalks and nearby park
Home design
Community apartment property
Two-story building
No accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Four garage spaces (detached/contained)
Two additional uncovered parking spaces (six parking spaces total)
The R4 suburban apartment district is authorized to provide for garden apartment development, regulated so as to cover a minimum of ground area and provide a maximum of open space. This zone will provide most of the desirable residential characteristics found in single-family residence areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Multiple units
Office-Other
Jun 22, 2023 • Final
Building
Remodel
Feb 21, 1996 • Final
Building
Roofing
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.
Local insights from Redfin agents
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