521 S Lyon 85
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Listing broker / agent: HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty · Veronica Ivy · 949-315-0818 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26108434 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:43 UTC
About this property
This charming two-story, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is ideally situated in one of the community’s most desirable courtyards. Surrounded by lavish mature trees and tucked within a quieter, separate section of the neighborhood, this location offers a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle while providing natural shade and cooler temperatures during warm summer days. Thoughtfully upgraded throughout (except the kitchen), the home features double-pane windows with new blinds, updated exterior light fixtures, new flooring, and beautifully refinished stairs with new wood underlayment, fresh paint, and new baseboards. The downstairs bathroom has been remodeled and includes an additional storage room for added convenience. Both bedrooms are upstairs, offering natural light and a nice breeze that flows throughout. Additional improvements include all new grounded electrical outlets, updated doorknobs, new exhaust fans in both bathrooms, and new toilets. The newly updated balcony with new wood flooring provides another inviting outdoor space to enjoy, while the kitchen is enhanced with a new ceiling fan and a wall A/C unit for added comfort. The private patio offers easy access to the assigned carport, which includes a wooden storage compartment. A second parking space is available in the open parking area on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents can appreciate the close proximity to the community pool, clubhouse, and laundry facilities, making everyday living both easy and enjoyable. HOA dues conveniently cover water, trash, sewer, hazard insurance and exterior maintenance. The location is unbeatable! Conveniently located just minutes from the 5 and 55 freeways and close to schools, restaurants, bakeries, bus stops, the Santa Ana Zoo, DMV, and more. This beautifully upgraded home is truly a must-see!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26108434
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 980 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 8.0021 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1964
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 118
Building
- Year built
- 1964
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen
- Appliances
- Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area, Outside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Carport spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Assigned, Carport
- Pool
- Community, Association
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Porch
- Lot features
- Thirty Six To Forty Units Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- None
- Property outlook
- Courtyard, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Playground, Pool
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $443.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Middle / junior school
- Columbus Tustin
- High school district
- Tustin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Heideman Elementary Tustin Unified · Tustin | Not reported | 0.3 mi |
| Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | 6–8 | 0.3 mi |
| REACH Academy Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | 6–12 | 0.7 mi |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Century High Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Roosevelt Walker Academy Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Madison Elementary Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Garfield Elementary Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana | K–5 | 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
- $455,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $475,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $465,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-15 21:44 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:47 | $455,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
51 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-11-14 20:49 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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