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2142 W Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

List Price: $819,900On Market FlagOn market
Jul 1, 20251,218 sqft3 beds2 baths
Listed by: Bridget Steffensen
License #: 01754416
Phone #: 714-987-3310
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
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MLS #: OC25147903

Property Description

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. 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.
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TurboHome Fair Market Estimate

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$16,178

TurboHome Estimated Value

$949,200

$779 sqft

High Valuation
$996,660
$818/sqft
Normal Valuation
$949,200
$779/sqft
Low Valuation
$901,740
$740/sqft

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HouseCanary$779/sqft$949,200

Neighborhood: Legal N-TRACT: 2561 BLOCK: LOT: 19

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2142 W Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

2142 W Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

List: $819,900

Listed: 7/1/2025

Area:1,218 sqft
Price/sqft:$673
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Lot Size:6,935

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2129 W Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

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Sale: $910,000

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Area:1,344 sqft
Price/sqft:$677
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:20.8%
2018 W Porter Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

2018 W Porter Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

Sale: $881,000

5/15/20250.37 mi

Area:1,095 sqft
Price/sqft:$805
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:20.1%
2275 W Coronet Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801

2275 W Coronet Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801

Sale: $825,000

2/19/20250.23 mi

Area:1,314 sqft
Price/sqft:$628
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:20.0%
1437 S Courtney Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

1437 S Courtney Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

Sale: $1,000,000

2/7/20250.15 mi

Area:1,344 sqft
Price/sqft:$744
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:19.9%
1506 S Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833

1506 S Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833

Sale: $815,000

9/13/20240.09 mi

Area:1,344 sqft
Price/sqft:$606
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:19.2%

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