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Sold for $995,000 · Sep 2026

SOLD

Listed at $939,000

Sold

12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Garden Grove, CA

MLS# PW26159218

1,119 Sq Ft • Single Family Home3bd • 2ba
17 days on market

Listing Agent

Daniel Gray

Listing Agent

First Team Real Estate

DRE #: 02011152

Brokerage: First Team Real Estate

Property Details

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

Description

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.

Facts & Features

Details

Stories
1
Cooling
CentralAir, Electric
Heating
ForcedAir, NaturalGas
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Sale history for 12161 Nelson Street

1 recorded sale

$995,000
Sold September 2026 · listed $939,000, on market June 2026, 17 days on market · MLS #PW26159218 · Source: CRMLS
Listing Agent: Daniel Gray · Listing Office: First Team Real Estate · Contact: 714-408-4053 · Bought with: Amber Ross · First Team Real Estate

How this sale compares

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.

$889
This sale, per sq ft
$630
92840 median per sq ft (12 mo)
$1,000,000
92840 median sold price (12 mo)
133
Closed sales in 92840 (12 mo)
17
Days on market
+6.0%
Sold vs. list price
QuarterClosed sales in 92840Median sold price
Q1 20266$791,000
Q2 202650$1,012,500
Q3 202653$995,000
Q4 202624$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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