Green single-story home with a white double garage door, driveway, and mature trees.
Bought with Amber Ross with First Team Real Estate and Listed by Daniel Gray CA DRE# 02011152 with First Team Real Estate 714-408-4053
Sold

12161 Nelson Street

12161 Nelson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840

$995,000
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!

3
beds

2
baths

1,119 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

7,200 Sq.Ft. lot

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms3
  • Total bathrooms2
  • full bathroom1
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Flooring Laminate
  • Fireplace None
  • APPLIANCES Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • other interior Features Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold September 11, 2026
  • Living Area1,119 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area7,200 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® IDPW26159218
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1953
  • Architecture StylesTraditional
  • View DescriptionNeighborhood
  • Elementary SchoolEvans
  • Middle SchoolRalston
  • High SchoolGarden Grove
  • School DistrictGarden Grove Unified

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • PoolNone
  • roofComposition
  • lot features6-10 Units/Acre
  • parkingConcrete, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage
  • HEAT TYPEForced Air, Natural Gas
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air, Electric
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructurePillar/Post/Pier
  • Disability FeaturesNone
  • security FeaturesCarbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)

Financial

  • Sales Price$995,000
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