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 potential 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.
Property Details
Price:
$849,000
MLS #:
PW26114732
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Triplex
Neighborhood:
70santaananorthoffirst
Listed Date:
May 29, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
2,065
Lot Size:
4,356 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1911
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Schools
Interior
Laundry Features
IN
Levels
U
Exterior
Architectural Style
CRF
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, CRB
Construction Materials
WOD
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Spa Features
NO
View
NO
Financial
Map
Community
- Address831 French ST Santa Ana CA
- SubdivisionOther (OTHR)
- CitySanta Ana
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92701
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- Woodside Village WDSD
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Santa Ana as of Jun 04, 2026
251
Single Family Listed
81
Avg DOM
471
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,073,787
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Other (OTHR) subdivision, 831 French ST Santa Ana CA is a Single Family for sale in Santa Ana, CA, 92701. It is listed for $849,000 and features 0 beds, 0 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1911. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Santa Ana is $471. The average listing price for Single Family in Santa Ana is $1,073,787.
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