3
Bedrooms
Sold for $995,000 · Sep 2026
SOLDListed at $939,000
Garden Grove, CA
MLS# PW26159218
Daniel Gray
Listing Agent
First Team Real Estate
DRE #: 02011152
Brokerage: First Team Real Estate
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,119 sqft
Square Feet
1953
Year Built
7,200 sqft
Lot Size
$889
Price/Sq Ft
2
Garage Spaces
N/A
HOA
Single Family Home
Property Type
Welcome home to this beautifully well-maintained single-story charmer in the heart of Garden Grove! Set on an expansive 7,200-square-foot lot, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence blends timeless character with room to grow. From the moment you arrive, the manicured front yard, mature landscaping, and warm curb appeal set the tone for what's inside. Step through the door to a bright, welcoming living space filled with natural light and comfortable, easy-living flow. The functional kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and counter space, ready for everyday meals and weekend gatherings alike. Three well-sized bedrooms provide restful retreats, while the two bathrooms serve the home with convenience and ease. Original details throughout give this home genuine warmth and personality, offering a wonderful canvas to make it your own. The real showstopper is the outdoors. The generous backyard is a private oasis with plenty of open space for entertaining, gardening, play, or simply relaxing under the California sun. With a large lot and a deep rear yard, the possibilities are endless; imagine adding to the existing home or building a detached ADU in the back for extended family, guests, or potential rental income (buyer to verify with the city). This is the kind of space and flexibility that's increasingly rare and highly sought after. Ideally located in a well-established Garden Grove neighborhood, you're just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major commuter routes, with the best of Orange County right at your fingertips. Homes with this combination of charm, lot size, and future potential don't come along often. Come see it, fall in love, and picture the possibilities; your next chapter starts here!
Listing description from the September 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
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1 recorded sale
12161 Nelson Street sold for $995,000 in September 2026, 6.0% over its $939,000 list price, after 17 days on the market. That works out to $889 per square foot on 1,119 square feet. Across 133 closed sales in 92840 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,000,000 and the median is $630 per square foot, 29% below this sale's $889.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 92840 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 6 | $791,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 50 | $1,012,500 |
| Q3 2026 | 53 | $995,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 24 | $1,050,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Garden Grove · Homes for sale in 92840
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12161 Nelson Street
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