9931 Highcliff Dr, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
About This Home
Rare fixer-upper opportunity in the highly desirable Cowan Heights neighborhood of unincorporated Orange County. Situated on a flat and highly usable 1.19-acre lot, this single-story residence offers exceptional potential for the right buyer to renovate, expand, or reimagine into a custom estate. Located at 9931 Highcliff Dr, the home features approximately 4,421 sq. ft. of living space with 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a private pool. The original single-level floor plan provides an excellent foundation for a major transformation, while the usable lot offers a significant advantage for future improvements, outdoor living areas, expansion, or possible additional structures, subject to county approval. Unlike many hillside properties in the area, this lot offers a more practical and buildable setting, making it easier to improve and customize. Whether you are an end-user with vision, an investor, or a buyer looking to create a private Orange County estate, this property presents a rare value-add opportunity in a premier neighborhood. Enjoy privacy, space, and the peaceful Cowan Heights setting while remaining close to shopping, dining, schools, trails, and major Orange County conveniences. A unique chance to secure a large single-story home on over an acre and unlock its full potential.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Fixer
- Year built: 1957
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
- Construction materials: Unknown
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range
- Laundry features: Inside,Laundry Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 6
Features
- Open Floorplan,All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 4,241 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Details
- Parcel number: 50331210
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Private
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 1.19 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage - Attached,Carport
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 5
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Orange County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $11,630 | $139,560 |
| Home Insurance * | $314 | $3,768 |
| Property Taxes | $2,153 | $25,836 |
| Electricity | $909 | $10,913 |
| Total | $15,006 | $180,072 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | Contingent | $2,300,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 |
| 2026-06-21 | Contingent | $2,300,000 |
| 2026-06-03 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 |
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