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831 French Street

Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Bed 3

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt2,065

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SqFt4,356

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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 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 : ResidentialIncome

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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  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1911
    Building Area Total: 2065
    Construction Materials: Wood Siding
    Stories: 2
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No
    View: None

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 4356 Lot Size Acres: 0.1 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 4,356 Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Other Source Property Type: Residential Income Property SubType: Triplex Levels: Two Property Age: 115

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $849000
    Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Fannie Mae

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 39801803 Tax Lot: 1 Tax Block: B

  • Location Information

    Direction: North of Washington, South of 17th, East of Main, West of Grand WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/12/2026 @ 16:44

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

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