12811 Malena, Santa Ana 92705

$1,285,000

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3

Beds

2

Baths

1,440

Square feet

12,740

Lot Size

About 12811 Malena

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.

Features of 12811 Malena

MLS® # PW26167082
Price $1,100,000
Sold Price $1,285,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2.00
Full Baths 2
Square Footage 1,440
Lot Sqft 12,740
Acres 0.29
Year Built 1955
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Ranch
Status Closed
# Of Units 1

Community Information

Address 12811 Malena
Area NTS - North Tustin
City Santa Ana
County Orange
Zip Code 92705

Amenities

Utilities Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Parking Spaces 2
Parking Driveway, Garage
# of Garages 2
Garages Driveway, Garage
View Trees/Woods
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No
Pool None

Interior

Interior Carpet, Wood
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Tile Counters, Attic, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Unfurnished
Appliances Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range Hood
Heating Central
Cooling None
Has Basement No
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Living Room
# of Stories 1
Stories One

Exterior

Exterior Stucco, Wood Siding
Exterior Features Awning(s)
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Windows Double Pane Windows
Roof Composition
Construction Stucco, Wood Siding

School Information

District Orange Unified

Additional Information

Date Listed July 30th, 2026
Date Sold September 11th, 2026
Days on Market 7
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

AgentKelly Laule
OfficeBetter Living SoCal

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