2142 W Houston Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
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2142 W Houston Avenue,Fullerton, CA 92833
$819,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,218 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:bridget steffensen
Office:t.n.g. real estate consultants
MLS#:OC25147903
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$819,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$673.15
About this home
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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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1956
- Listing Id #:OC25147903
- Added:47 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:1,218 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Attic Fan, Wall Window Units, Whole House Fan
- Heating:Central
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1956
- Building area:1,218 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.16 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$819,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$673.15
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