12871 Loretta Drive
North Tustin, CA 92705
Listing broker / agent: David Buster, Broker · David Buster · 714-235-7929 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26198173 · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 13:30 UTC
About this property
Now this is the home you have been waiting for! A North Tustin single-story home this charming, thoughtfully modern, and full of personality does not come to market very often. Featuring a large pie-shaped lot at the end of a private and friendly cul-de-sac, this home is complete with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Upon entry, you are greeted by a living room with vaulted ceilings and panoramic windows, a gas/wood fireplace, and new engineered hardwood floors that run the length of the house. The calming sensation you get just from stepping through the threshold of this space sets the mood for what is to come as you transition into the remodeled kitchen. With nothing left to want, the open kitchen comes with raised ceilings, bull-nosed corners, sophisticated lighting with a custom-made dining nook and a la mode appliances. Off the kitchen is a versatile and spacious enclosed patio that can fulfill a multitude of needs from game room, family hang out, gym, or work space. The master suite of this house even comes with heated bathroom floors and a custom built deck! The lush and beautiful backyard landscaping with a vibe all its own is one of the many features that makes this home so unique. Drought tolerant and low maintenance, the native pollinator and food production gardens that define the backyard were created with butterflies, sunshine, and entertaining in mind. Mature growth trees, fruit trees, meandering paths that lead to a private Japanese soaking tub, and bespoke "Chic Shed" with stone countertop that matches the kitchen, round out the features that define this tranquil and relaxing escape. This home was rebuilt from the studs in 1996 to a large 2 bed master design; however, this home has since been lovingly restored to a 3 bedroom (one of the rooms would be perfect as a nursery or office). This restoration now includes newer central A/C and heating, windows, electrical, and plumbing in an unincorporated location that benefits from North Tustin zoning. Stop by for a visit and let's make this home yours!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26198173
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,289 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1699 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1954
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 44
Building
- Year built
- 1954
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Contemporary, Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Center Hall, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Patio / porch
- Enclosed, Screened
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Lawn, Landscaped
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Vinyl
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- La Veta
- High school
- El Modena
- 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 | 0.3 mi |
| OUSD Community Day (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | 7–12 | 0.7 mi |
| OUSD Home Sch (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–12 | 0.7 mi |
| McPherson Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Loma Vista Elementary Tustin Unified · Santa Ana | Not reported | 1.0 mi |
| Palmyra GATE Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange Unified · Orange | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Hewes Middle Tustin Unified · Santa Ana | 6–8 | 1.2 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
- $1,195,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,250,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,250,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-23 08:02 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 00:15 | $1,195,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in North Tustin
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
8 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-26 14:19 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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