2142 Houston Avenue, Fullerton 92833

$830,000

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3

Beds

2

Baths

1,218

Square feet

6,935

Lot Size

About 2142 Houston Avenue

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AND VIDEO TO COME AUGUST 6TH. Whimsical Storybook Home with Vintage Charm & Modern Potential – Fullerton, CA Be the Second owner and Step into a piece of Fullerton’s architectural history with this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom storybook-style cottage, brimming with character and potential. Built in 1956, and sitting on a spacious 6,935 sq ft lot, this 1,218 sq ft home features charming period details and thoughtful accessibility upgrades. The home retains its signature Storybook appeal - arched rooflines, decorative woodwork, and vintage charm - while offering opportunities for modern updates. Ideal for restoration or renovation, this home combines nostalgic details with functional upgrades. Features include: Remodeled handicap-accessible primary bathroom. Wheelchair ramp in the back entrance of the home. Open kitchen-to-living layout with a peninsula. A gas fireplace in the living room to add ambiance, with two large skylights inviting plenty of natural light in. Gas BBQ hookup and outdoor gas dryer. Ceiling fans with remote lighting in all bedrooms and kitchen. Partial dual-pane window replacement. Refinished hardwood floors, newer kitchen flooring. Whole-house attic fan, attic turbines, Goodman furnace (10 yrs). Tankless water heater, partial copper repipe, roof replaced within 10 years. Leased SOLAR Panels, RV parking, and gated driveway. There is an extra storage room behind the garage. Some cabinetry, doors, and trim are original wood, adding warmth and authenticity. While the home needs cosmetic updates and shows some wear from wheelchair use, it offers solid bones and architectural charm rarely found today. The backyard has a magical feel to it with delicious Fruit trees: Avocado, Fuji apple, Lemon trees, Grapefruit, Navel orange, Pomegranate and Peach. Whether you are looking to restore its original magic or make it your own, this Storybook gem is a rare opportunity in a desirable Fullerton neighborhood. BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AND VIDEO TO COME AUGUST 6TH.

Features of 2142 Houston Avenue

MLS® # OC25147903
Price $819,900
Sold Price $830,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2.00
Full Baths 2
Square Footage 1,218
Lot Sqft 6,935
Acres 0.16
Year Built 1956
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Status Closed
# Of Units 1

Community Information

Address 2142 Houston Avenue
Area 83 - Fullerton
Subdivision Legal N-TRACT: 2561 BLOCK: LOT: 19
City Fullerton
County Orange
Zip Code 92833

Amenities

Utilities Sewer Connected
Parking Spaces 2
Parking Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
# of Garages 2
Garages Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
View None
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No
Pool None

Interior

Interior Tile, Wood
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Separate/Formal Dining Room
Appliances Gas Range, Water Heater
Heating Central
Cooling Attic Fan, Wall/Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Has Basement No
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Living Room
# of Stories 1
Stories One

Exterior

Exterior Stucco
Lot Description Back Yard
Roof Composition
Construction Stucco
Foundation Raised

School Information

District Fullerton Joint Union High

Additional Information

Date Listed July 1st, 2025
Date Sold September 30th, 2025
Days on Market 18
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

AgentBridget Steffensen
OfficeT.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

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