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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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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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Property Details
Price:
$819,900
MLS #:
OC25147903
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Address:
2142 W Houston Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
83fullerton
City:
Fullerton
Listed Date:
Jul 1, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,218
ZIP:
92833
Lot Size:
6,935 sqft / 0.16 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1956
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Schools
School District:
Fullerton Joint Union High
Interior
Accessibility Features
No Interior Steps
Appliances
Gas Range, Water Heater
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, Open Floorplan
Exterior
Community Features
Sidewalks
Foundation Details
Raised
Garage Spaces
2.00
Lot Features
Back Yard
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage – Two Door
Parking Spots
2.00
Pool Features
None
Roof
Composition
Sewer
Public Sewer
Spa Features
None
Stories Total
1
View
None
Water Source
Public
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Map
Community
- Address2142 W Houston Avenue Fullerton CA
- Area83 – Fullerton
- CityFullerton
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92833
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2142 W Houston Avenue
Fullerton, CA
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