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$849,000
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831 French Street Overview
- Time on Site:
- 31 days
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Welcome to the Gowdy House, a classic Craftsman triplex located in the highly sought-after Historic French Park neighborhood and designated as a contributive property on Santa Ana’s Historic Properties list, check for possible qualification for Mills Act. Rich in character and architectural charm, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history with strong income potential. The property features three units: Unit A is a spacious ground-level residence of approximately 1,027 sq ft(buyer to verify), offering 2 bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill layout, 1 1/4 bath, a formal living room, dining area with built-in buffet, as well as a separate laundry room and pantry. Unit B is located upstairs and is approximately 725 sq ft(buyer to verify), configured as a 1-bedroom, 1-bath with potential to easily create a second bedroom. Unit C is a downstairs studio unit of approximately 312 sq ft(buyer to verify), ideal for additional income or flexible use. An exceptional opportunity for an owner-user, this “live in one and rent the others” setup provides the ability to offset your mortgage while enjoying the character of a historic home, with added flexibility for multigenerational living. Investors will be drawn to the triplex layout, delivering multiple income streams and significant upside through cosmetic improvements and potential ADU expansion (buyer to verify). Additional features include a welcoming front porch, basement for added storage or potential use, and a detached rear storage structure that may offer ADU conversion potential (buyer to verify with the City). Recent improvements include an updated electrical panel and subpanel. This is a fixer with tremendous upside in one of Santa Ana’s most desirable historic neighborhoods.
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831 French Street Facts & Features
- Type Multi-Family
- Sq. ft. 2,065
- Price/Sq.ft. $411
- Lot 0.10 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: No
- Common Interest: None
Income/Expenses
- Gross Scheduled Income: 48000.0
- Insurance Expense: 4602.0
- Net Operating Income: 32786.0
- New Taxes Expense: 10612.0
- Operating Expense: 15214.0
Listing Information
- Contingency: Subject to current tenant
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1911
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Orange
- MLS Area Major: 70 - Santa Ana North of First
- Postal City: SANTA ANA
- Subdivision Name: Other
Community/Development
- Community Features: Curbs,Sidewalks
Rent/Lease Information
- Land Lease: No
- Tenant Pays: All Utilities
General Information
- Disclosures: Easement(s),Rent Control
- Listing Terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Fannie Mae
- Parcel Number: 39801803
- Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
- Property Sub Type: Triplex
- Property Type: Residential Income
- Rent Control: Yes
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: Trust
Interior
Parking Information
- Garage: No
Building Interior
- Building Area Total: 2065.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
General Information
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: front
- Laundry Features: Inside
- Levels: Two
- Spa Features: None
- Spa: No
- Stories: 2
- Stories Total: 2
Exterior
Parking Information
- Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
- Parking Features: Driveway
- Parking Total: 2.0
Lot Information
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1
- Lot Size Area: 4356.0
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 4356.0
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Number Of Buildings: 1
- Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 1
- Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 1
- Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Property Attached: No
General Information
- Number Of Units Total: 3
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Private: No
- Sewer: Sewer Assessment(s)
831 French Street Neighborhood
Community
92701 (Santa Ana) Demographics
29
Median Age
16,771
Population Density (per sq. mile)
15%
College Educated
$53,710
Estimated Median Income
3,816
Estimated Total Home Owners
9,504
Estimated Total Renters
29% / 71%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
4
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.831 French Street Monthly Cost
831 French Street Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$651,580
Average List Price
$509
Average Price per Square Foot
10
Properties Sold
72
Average Days on Market
99
Properties for Sale
831 French Street History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026Source: CRMLS | May 29, 2026 |
Listing provided courtesy of Advance RealtyPatricia Garcia-Velasquez- MLS# PW26114732
Contact Information: 714-647-9844
Contact Information: 714-647-9844