1609 Melody Lane
Fullerton, CA 92831
Listing broker / agent: Coldwell Banker Envision · Marsha Keeney · 562-266-4395 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26202217 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:52 UTC
About this property
For over 50 years this property has been a coveted family home. Always treasured, with many happy memories. From the street the approach to the house is accented with a stone walkway, professional landscaping and a roofline of concrete tile. There are some accents of stacked stone. Exterior lights have an antique feel. The windows across the front of the house are more recent dual pane. The front door has a carved leaded glass center which sparkles when the sun is reflected in it. When you step inside, the flooring at the entry is a customized concrete treatment which runs through the entry, kitchen, dining, laundry and half bath ....baths are tile and linoleum flooring.....the rest of the flooring is wood. The hall & bedroom side of the house are the original floors recently refinished" to a light "blonde" coloration.The primary bedroom is ensuite w/a 3/4 bath. Storage space includes a walk-in closet, plus a second space with sliding door entry & built-in drawer space. Walls & ceilings are freshly painted in all but the family room space which presents as more of a "gentlemen's den".....with bar, a large stone fireplace with raised hearth, a pool table (available to remain). The family room & dining room sliders allow view to the backyard & patio space. On the patio is a generous sized BBQ connected to an exterior gas line ready for your weekend plans for dining, relaxing, entertaining with a sense of privacy and the "indoor outdoor living that we love." The patio surface is a combination of brick, stone & concrete. It takes your eye toward the back of the yard to the greenery and custom stonework which includes a series of corners, steps & alcoves for napping, sitting, or additional resting places for planted pots. It causes you to think of conversations intimate & dear that you want to have at the end of the day with those you value most The house is the original floorplan as it was purchased... with the family room having already been added. It is being offered to this market in as is present condition, in a school-zone location that families value & stretch to reach. It has been cherished for over 50 years in one family.....the next 50 can be yours.
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26202217
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,228 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2296 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1960
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 0
Building
- Year built
- 1960
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mid Century Modern, Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Frame, Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Raised
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Bar, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Concrete, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Private
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Open, Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
- Community features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Acacia
- Middle / junior school
- Ladera
- High school
- Troy
- High school district
- Fullerton Joint Union High
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton | K–6 | 0.1 mi |
| Troy High (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Joint Union High · Fullerton | 9–12 | 0.3 mi |
| La Vista High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Joint Union High · Fullerton | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| La Sierra High (Alternative) (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Joint Union High · Fullerton | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Raymond Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton | 7–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Commonwealth Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Rolling Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton | K–6 | 1.3 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
- $1,285,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,285,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 19:56 | $1,285,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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