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Property Description
A 1955 ranch frozen in time - original hardwood floors still hiding under the carpet - sitting on nearly 13,000 square feet of park-like possibility. She's an untouched gem, and she's ready for someone with vision.
Tucked away on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the unincorporated heart of Santa Ana, this single-level charmer offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,440 square feet of genuine character. But the real magic? That almost 13,000 square foot lot. This isn't your postage-stamp parcel - this is room to dream.
So go ahead and imagine it: picking avocados from your own tree on a lazy Sunday morning. Room for the pool. Room for the ADU. Room for the bigger home you've always wanted - all on one extraordinary lot. Expand the footprint, build up, spread out, do all three. This is your blank canvas, and you're not paying for someone else's "upgrades" or living with someone else's taste. You're buying the freedom to build your dream, exactly as you picture it.
And oh, that yard. A true park-like retreat with a mature avocado tree, navel and Valencia orange, pomegranate, and more - your very own grove waiting for the harvest.
The only updates? Fresh kitchen counters, windows replaced and a new water heater . Everything else is a clean slate for your vision.
The practical perks deliver too: RV access, a 2-car garage, and a location that puts you close to everything that matters. All the major freeways (55, 22, 91, 5, 405) are minutes away, with Old Towne Orange, Old Town Tustin, and all your favorite shopping and dining just around the corner.
This little ranch home is what dreams are made of. Come let your vision run wild - and finally live the life you've been imagining, on a lot big enough to hold every bit of it.
Sharply priced and ready for its next chapter. Blink and you'll miss her.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12811 Malena
General
- Sold For: $1,285,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PW26167082
- Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Attic, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Eating Areas: In Living Room, In Kitchen
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Individual Room
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Concrete
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage, Driveway
Location
- County: Orange
- Driving Directions: Fairhaven and Malena
School Information
- School District: Orange Unified
Community
- Community Features: Street Lights
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Wood Siding, Stucco
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Double-Pane Windows
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,440
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2925
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Lot Description: Level with Street, Front Yard, Garden, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Lawn
- Fencing (Description): Block, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $892.36
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust, Standard
- Inclusions: Washer, dryer, fridge
Listed by Better Living SoCal, Kelly Laule
Sold by Major League Properties, Viviana Kim
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Schools
Schools serving 12811 Malena
School District:Orange Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
La Veta Elementary School 2800 East La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92869 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
El Modena High School 3920 East Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 12811 Malena
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2026
Sold
$1,285,000
16.82%
MLS
8/04/2026
Listed
$1,100,000
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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.
12811 Malena, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (MLS# PW26167082) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,285,000 on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 12811 Malena? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Ana? You can browse all Santa Ana real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

