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listing_id: CRPW26159218
status: Active
price: 939000
beds: 3
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1119
sqft_lot: 7200
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1953
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "12161 Nelson St"
city: Garden Grove
state: CA
zip: 92840
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.7861302
lng: -117.9458096
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Daniel Gray"
list_office: "First Team Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(714) 408-4053"
list_agent_license: 02011152
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-07-24
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Garden Grove | 92840 | 12161 Nelson St

12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840

MLS: CRPW26159218 | Status: Active | Price: $939,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 1 /1 1,119 7,200 1953

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, July 25 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, July 26 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Remarks

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 fle

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRPW26159218
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Appliances Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Nook
Fireplace None
Flooring Laminate
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Garage
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Electric
Heating Forced Air, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool None
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Garden Grove Unified
High School District Garden Grove Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Daniel Gray
First Team Real Estate
License #: 02011152
Phone: (714) 408-4053

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Ethel M. Evans Elementary School public K-6 0.14 mi 8
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School public 7-8 0.33 mi 6
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School public K-6 0.47 mi 8
Faylane Elementary School public K-6 0.60 mi 8
Linton T. Simmons Elementary School public K-6 0.60 mi 6
Mark Twain Special Center public K-12 0.66 mi N/A
Louis Lake Intermediate School public 7-8 0.71 mi 6
Garden Grove High School public 9-12 0.76 mi 9
Brookhurst Elementary School public K-6 0.89 mi 6
Adult Education public UG 1.01 mi N/A
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary School public K-6 1.18 mi 5
Mitchell Elementary School public K-6 1.29 mi 6
Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary School public K-6 1.29 mi 4
Gilbert Elementary School public K-6 1.38 mi 8
Sunnyside Elementary School public K-6 1.40 mi 9
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School public K-6 1.40 mi 8
C. C. Violette Elementary School public K-6 1.41 mi 6
Izaak Walton Intermediate School public 7-8 1.43 mi 5
Excelsior Elementary School public K-6 1.48 mi 9
Marie L. Hare High School public 7-12 1.63 mi 2

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 24, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Daniel Gray, (714) 408-4053.