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Property Description
Welcome to 17530 Chestnut St. in the highly sought-after community of Fountain Valley, an incredible opportunity to create your dream "forever home" in one of Orange County's premier coastal-close neighborhoods. Located west of the 405 Freeway, this property offers one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in Fountain Valley, just minutes from the beaches of Huntington Beach and the coastal lifestyle Southern California is famous for. Enjoy cool ocean breezes, nearby bike trails, beach access, shopping, dining, and all the benefits of living near the coast while still enjoying the comfort of a quiet residential neighborhood. Situated on an expansive 10,000+ sq. ft. lot, this spacious home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an ideal layout with the potential to create a stunning modern open floor plan designed around today's lifestyle and entertaining needs. This is the type of property buyers wait years for, a large lot in a prime neighborhood with endless upside potential. The oversized backyard is a true highlight, featuring a large in-ground swimming pool, generous entertaining space, and room to design your own private outdoor oasis. Whether you envision a resort-style backyard, outdoor kitchen, expanded patio area, or garden retreat, the possibilities are exceptional. One of the most exciting opportunities with this home is the existing private-entry living area above the garage, offering excellent potential for an ADU, guest quarters, multigenerational living, private office, or future rental income opportunity. Additional features include RV and boat parking with an extended driveway, a rare and highly valuable feature for coastal-close Orange County living. This home is priced for buyers looking to personalize and design the exact home they have always wanted while building immediate future equity. The appraised after-repair value (ARV) is $1,500,000, making this an outstanding opportunity to invest into one of the strongest lifestyle locations in Fountain Valley. With limited investment and thoughtful updates, this property has the potential to become exactly what you want, a custom forever home near the beach with space, flexibility, and long-term value. Come take advantage of this rare opportunity and make 17530 Chestnut St. your own. See it today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 17530 Chestnut
General
- Sold For: $1,400,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC26102987
- Added to Site: 61 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Living Room
- Interior Features: Block Walls, Tile Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Eating Areas: Dining Room, In Kitchen
- Appliances: Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground, Private
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Concrete
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Old Farm (OLDF)
- Driving Directions: W/ Bushard, S/ Slater
- Direction Faces: Southwest
School Information
- School District: Huntington Beach Union High
- Elementary School: TAMURA
- Middle School: FULTON
- High School: FOUVAL
Community
- Community Features: Curbs, Biking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Disability Access: None
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 1,988
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1965
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2421
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Back Yard
- Fencing (Description): Block
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $704.23
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
Listed by RE/MAX TerraSol, Erik Kaiser
Sold by Realty One Group West, Nam Ba Nguyen
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Schools
Schools serving 17530 Chestnut
School Districts:Fountain Valley Elementary School District, Huntington Beach Union High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School 17340 Santa Suzanne Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School 8778 El Lago Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Fountain Valley High School 17816 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 17530 Chestnut
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/11/2026
Sold
$1,400,000
7.69%
MLS
5/12/2026
Listed
$1,299,999
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
17530 Chestnut, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (MLS# OC26102987) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,400,000 on June 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 17530 Chestnut? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fountain Valley? You can browse all Fountain Valley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

