3005 E Ruth Place
Orange, CA 92869
Listing broker / agent: Vandael · Cindy Vandael · 17147329119 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26219547 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:24 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this charming four-bedroom and two-bath ranch-style home, with curb appeal galore, in a highly desirable neighborhood in the beautiful city of Orange! Offering 1,901 square feet of living space, on a generous 7,200-square-foot lot, this home features well-sized rooms with plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the indoor-outdoor lifestyle the heart of Orange County offers. Step through the skylit entry into a welcoming living room featuring a focal-point fireplace with a custom surround. The adjoining dining and family rooms create a comfortable flow into the kitchen for everyday living and gatherings. The eat-in kitchen offers a breakfast bar, space for a dining table, and convenient direct access to the garage. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, providing a private and comfortable retreat. The backyard includes a shade structure, above ground spa, citrus trees, grass, and slate-style patio with plenty of room for daily enjoyment as well as for hosting larger get-togethers. A spacious driveway provides ample parking and the flexibility to use the garage for parking, hobbies, a home gym, or additional storage. The home's functional layout, generous sized rooms, and established setting offer an exciting opportunity to update and personalize this home to suit your own style and vision. Freshly painted interiors and newly installed flooring and carpet provide a refreshed starting point. Enjoy the convenience of walking to schools, parks, shopping, coffee, and eateries, as well as easy access to nearby freeways, the John Wayne Airport, Irvine Park, and beautiful beaches. Repeatedly voted Orange County’s favorite downtown, you’ll love exploring the streets of Old Towne Orange which are lined with antique and collectibles dealers, specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants, as well as the world renown Chapman University… all of this is just 2.2 miles away.
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26219547
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,933 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1653 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1963
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 4
Building
- Year built
- 1963
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 4
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Accessibility features
- No Stairs
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Patio
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school
- El Modina
- High school district
- Orange Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Veta Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–6 | 0.2 mi |
| McPherson Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–8 | 0.3 mi |
| OUSD Community Day (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | 7–12 | 0.4 mi |
| OUSD Home Sch (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–12 | 0.4 mi |
| Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–6 | 0.8 mi |
| Prospect Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–6 | 0.8 mi |
| El Modena High (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Palmyra GATE Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,295,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,295,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 23:16 | $1,295,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Orange
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 10:11 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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