2142 W Houston Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
- $830,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,218
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $830,000
- List Price
- $819,900
- Closing Date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- OC25147903
- Year Built
- 1956
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Sq. Ft
- 1,218
- Lot Size
- 6,935
- Acres
- 0.16
- Lot Location
- Back Yard
- Days on Market
- 17
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
- Neighborhood
- Legal N-Tract: 2561 Block: Lot: 19
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, 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.
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Additional Information
- Other Buildings
- Shed(s)
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Water Heater
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Heat
- Central
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Whole House Fan, Wall/Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
- View
- None
- Exterior Construction
- Stucco
- Patio
- Patio
- Roof
- Composition
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- School District
- Fullerton Joint Union High
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Bridget Steffensen (BridgetRealty4U@gmail.com) from Listing Office: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants.
Listing sold by Patty Moreno Lopez from New Century Realtors
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