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831 French Street

Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt2,065

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SqFt4,356

Sqft(Lot)

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 potenti al 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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential Income

Price : $849,000

AD Id : 79496361

MLS Id : PW26114732

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 4,356 Sqft

Living Area Size : 2,065

Year Built : 1911

County : Orange

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Feature Features

  • Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Public Sewer: Sewer Assessment(s)

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1911 Building Area Total: 2,065 Construction: Wood Siding
  • Pool Features

    None

    Laundry Features

    Inside

  • Lot Details

    Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 4356

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: 849,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-28
  • Lease Information

    Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 39801803

  • Garage and Parking

    Garage Description: Driveway

    Homeowners Association

  • Rental Info

    Lease Term: Negotiable Tenant Pays: All Utilities

  • Other Property Info

    Source Listing Status: Active Source Neighborhood: 70 - Santa Ana North of First Directions: North of Washington, South of 17th, East of Main, West of Grand Source Property Type: Residential Income Area: 70 - Santa Ana North of First Property SubType: Triplex
  • Building and Construction

    Property Age: 115 Common Walls: No Common Walls Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic Structure Type: Triplex Year Built Source: Estimated Entry Level: 1 Entry Location: front Levels or Stories: Two Building Total Stories: 2
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/25/2026 @ 08:27

MLS: PW26114732 LISTED BY: Patricia Garcia-Velasquez, Advance Realty 714-647-9844 SOURCE: CRMLS

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