SoldDec 24, 2025

Listed by Stephen Thomas and Nicholas Thomas from Thomas Real Estate Group

Bought with Ed Mecheal from Realty ONE Group West

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc #PW25254225

285 South James Street, Orange, CA, 92869

$945,000

3
2
4
1102 sq. ft.
6300 sq. ft.

SingleFam

14 days on the market

Sold: Dec 24, 2025

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About this property

This charming California Bungalow is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Complete with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths, this home is perfect for a whole host of buyer profiles. An elegant and crisp front and side elevation make this home a showstopper from the minute you pull up. Boasting a highly desirable corner lot, this home sets up perfectly for a future ADU addition. With frontage on two sides, one could imagine a beautiful independently accessed ADU. Clean and manicured landscape, fresh clean paint, and an extra wide driveway with extra parking, give the front elevation plenty of utility without losing any character or charm. Enter an open and expansive family room, complete with recessed LED cans, large windows, wood vinyl floors, and an open concept layout perfectly located next to the kitchen and dining nook. Kitchen is spacious and finished with wood grain custom cabinets, Corian counter tops, tile splash, double bay sink, and quality appliances. The hall bath is finished with stain grade single vanity, Corian tops and a tile surround tub shower combo. All bedrooms are spacious and well lit due to the upgraded dual pane vinyl windows, wood slat window coverings, and wood vinyl floor. Theres no carpet anywhere in the house!!! The garage is a hobbyist’s dream with clean epoxy floors, fully finished drywall, cabinet storage, overhead lighting, pull down attic access, and direct home and backyard access. And last but not least, the sprawling back yard is a dream. With tons of grass and room to run, this yard is the benchmark for opportunity. Entertainment and parties are no problem with the spacious covered patio and rolling manicured grass. It also opens the possibility for large expansion, and/or future ADU opportunities. Other great features include, extra driveway parking, dual pane windows, ceiling fans, ceiling light fixtures, newer LED recessed cans, upgraded base, window coverings, spacious covered patio, potential RV or auto parking, and so much more. Call immediately for details..

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Buyer reviews

7 months ago

Still impressed with Ed!

Thank God! It was another miracle finding this home. After working with Ed on our first place, it was an easy decision to reach out again. He stayed on top of every detail, kept us informed at every step, and genuinely cared about finding the right property that matched our needs. Ed once again went above and beyond, even after closing, he continued to offer support and helpful advice. With God’s grace and Ed’s dedicated help, the journey to finding our home was truly smooth and blessed. It’s rare to find someone as caring and trustworthy as Ed who consistently goes the extra mile, not just to close a deal, but to make sure his clients are truly happy. I’m so grateful to have worked with him again and can’t recommend him enough!

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Buyer
7 months ago

Top Notch

I worked with Ed Mecheal to purchase my 1st home at 285 S James St in Orange, California, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From our very first conversation, Ed was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right property. Ed took the time to understand our needs, budget, and long‑term goals, and used that insight to show us homes that truly matched what we were looking for. He was always available to answer questions, schedule showings quickly, and walk us through every step of the process — from writing offers to navigating inspections and closing. What stood out most was Ed’s professionalism and negotiation skills. He helped us put together a strong offer in a competitive market and guided us through any challenges with calm, clear advice. When the inspection revealed unexpected issues, Ed helped us negotiate repairs and credits that saved us thousands. I highly recommend Ed Mechael to anyone buying or selling a home in Orange and the surrounding areas. He is trustworthy, detail‑oriented, and truly cares about his clients’ success. Thanks to Ed, I’m so grateful for his support throughout the entire journey.

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Gina Sidhom
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