For Sale Multi-Family MLS# 26897423

526 N Emerald Drive

Orange, CA 92868

$1,395,000

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About 526 N Emerald Drive

Experience the quintessential Old Towne Orange lifestyle with this fully leased two-on-a-lot income property, just one mile from Chapman University! The main residence (4BR/2BA, 1,522 sq.ft.) showcases authentic mid-century character with vaulted beamed ceilings, hardwood and tile flooring, dual-pane windows, and an open floor plan anchored by a cozy fireplace. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, and the kitchen offers oak cabinetry, granite countertops, a built-in wine rack, gas range and dishwasher. Every bedroom features generous closet space. The second residence (1BR/1BA, 405 sq.ft.), a permitted garage conversion completed in 2026, is brand new construction throughout and remains under contractor warranty, leased at $2,200 per month. The roof was fully replaced in 2025 under permit. Both units are leased through August 2027 with tenants covering utilities, producing $6,950 per month in place. Outside you'll find a covered patio, mature front landscaping, a front walkway, and a long driveway with off-street parking. The large, level rear yard is a blank canvas: add turf, landscaping and a dividing fence to give each unit its own private outdoor space. The main house is currently leased to students but drew strong interest from non-student renters as well, giving a new owner options at lease-end: renew, refresh the main house and reposition it for families or professionals, or owner-occupy while the ADU helps carry the mortgage. The seller is flexible and owns other properties in the area. If you need a unit delivered vacant, reach out and let's discuss. Just a short stroll to Chapman, the Orange Circle, and the dining, coffee and boutique shopping of Old Towne, plus Metrolink, St. Joseph Hospital, UCI Health and quick 55/22 freeway access. At $1,475,000, in-place rents equate to approximately a 17.69X GRM and a 4.41% CAP Rate. Notably, the main residence was leased at $6,100 per month as recently as July 2026. At that level the property collects $8,300 monthly, or approximately a 14.81X GRM and an estimated 5.51% CAP Rate.

Property details

Property

Type
multi
MLS type
Multi Family Home
Status
Active
Year built
1956
Stories
1
Living area
1,927 sqft
Price / sqft
$724
Lot
0.1456
Original price
$1,475,000
MLS #
26897423

Interior

Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Fireplace
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Outside

Exterior & lot

Features
Traditional, Parking spaces: 3
Construction
Stucco
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Lot
03929211
Parking
Driveway

Schools

District
Orange Unified School District

Utilities

Utilities
Sewer Tap Paid
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid

Financial

Parcel
03929211
Special conditions
Standard

Location

Area
OTO - Old Towne Orange
County
Orange
Directions
55 Fwy, exit Chapman Ave west. Right on N Main St, left on W Walnut Ave, right on N Emerald Dr.

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Listed by Tucker Steil, Real Broker

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