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$1,395,000
44 Days On Site

526 N Emerald Drive
Orange, CA 92868

For Sale|Residential Income|Active
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,927
SqFt
$724
/SqFt
1956
Built
County:
Orange
Listed by Tucker Steil of Real Broker tucker@c2realty.com
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,395,000
Days On Site 
44 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,927 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
N/A
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.1456 Acres
Year Built 
1956
MLS® Number 
26897423
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoPrice changed to $1,395,000
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1456
Levels 
One
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
Driveway
Parking Spaces 
3
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Total 
1927
Style 
Traditional
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorDryerWasher
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features 
Outside
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Stucco
Lot Features 
Back YardFront Yard
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
CompositionShingle
Spa Features 
None
Community Features
MLS Area 
OTO - Old Towne Orange
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional


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