526 N Emerald Drive
Orange, CA, 92868 $ 1,395,000
Bedrooms5 Baths2.0 Sq 1,927 Monthly Estimate*
$ 9,635
Listed by Tucker Steil, Real Broker, tucker@c2realty.com
for $1,395,000 with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,927 square foot home was built in 1956 on a lot size of 0.1456.
Experience the quintessential Old Towne Orange lifestyle with this fully leased two-on-a-lot income property, just one mile from Chapman University! The main residence (4BR/2BA, 1,522 sq.ft.) showcases authentic mid-century character with vaulted beamed ceilings, hardwood and tile flooring, dual-pane windows, and an open floor plan anchored by a cozy fireplace. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, and the kitchen offers oak cabinetry, granite countertops, a built-in wine rack, gas range and dishwasher. Every bedroom features generous closet space. The second residence (1BR/1BA, 405 sq.ft.), a permitted garage conversion completed in 2026, is brand new construction throughout and remains under contractor warranty, leased at $2,200 per month. The roof was fully replaced in 2025 under permit. Both units are leased through August 2027 with tenants covering utilities, producing $6,950 per month in place. Outside you'll find a covered patio, mature front landscaping, a front walkway, and a long driveway with off-street parking. The large, level rear yard is a blank canvas: add turf, landscaping and a dividing fence to give each unit its own private outdoor space. The main house is currently leased to students but drew strong interest from non-student renters as well, giving a new owner options at lease-end: renew, refresh the main house and reposition it for families or professionals, or owner-occupy while the ADU helps carry the mortgage. The seller is flexible and owns other properties in the area. If you need a unit delivered vacant, reach out and let's discuss. Just a short stroll to Chapman, the Orange Circle, and the dining, coffee and boutique shopping of Old Towne, plus Metrolink, St. Joseph Hospital, UCI Health and quick 55/22 freeway access. At $1,475,000, in-place rents equate to approximately a 17.69X GRM and a 4.41% CAP Rate. Notably, the main residence was leased at $6,100 per month as recently as July 2026. At that level the property collects $8,300 monthly, or approximately a 14.81X GRM and an estimated 5.51% CAP Rate.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1927
Sewer Sewer Tap Paid
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Roof Composition Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher Disposal Refrigerator Dryer Washer
Architectural Style Traditional
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1956
Tenant Pays Electricity Gas Water
Stories Count 1
Levels One
Gross Income 83400
County Orange
Net Operating Income 65012
New Construction false
Property Type Residential Income
HOA false
Full Baths 0
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Buyer Financing Cash Conventional
Directions 55 Fwy exit Chapman Ave west. Right on N Main St left on W Walnut Ave right on N Emerald Dr.
City Orange
Senior Community Y/N false
Number Of Units Total 2
MLS Area OTO - Old Towne Orange
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 6344
Listing Terms Cash Conventional
Spa Features None
Property Attached Y/N true
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Rent Control Y/N false
Standard Status Active
Cap Rate 4.41
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InteriorInterior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Wood
Fireplace Features Living Room
Total Stories 1
Common Walls 1 Common Wall
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 0
1/4 Baths 0
3/4 Baths 0
Laundry Features Outside
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Baths 3
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ExteriorParking Features Driveway
Lot Features Back Yard Front Yard
Total Parking 3
Lot Size Area 6344
Number of Buildings 1
Spa false
Building Area Total 1927
Lot Dimensions 61x104
Lot Size Acres 0.1456
Private Pool false
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByTucker SteilListing Agent
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Percent of Sale Price 7%
About Orange, CA 138,709 Population
6% Since 2002
$ 80,921 Median Income
37.02 Median Age
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 9/30/2026 | $1,395,000 | -5.42% | Price Down |
| 8/29/2026 | $1,475,000 | | Listed Price |