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Craftsman Triplex with Basement

831 French St Santa Ana, CA 92701

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$849,000

Three-unit Craftsman triplex with basement, front porch, and updated electrical—well-suited for owner-users or rental operators.

Type:Investment
Property size:
2,064 SF
Price / SF:
$411.34/SF
Added:
Jun 3, 2026
Days on Market:
42
Last Refresh:
Jun 6 at 4:00 am

Property Features for 831 French St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,064 SF
Property subtype
Investment

Building Details

Year Built
1911

Listing office Advance Realty

Listing date Jun 3, 2026

Source Elliman

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Welcome to the Gowdy House, a classic Craftsman triplex featuring three separate units within a historic property. Unit A is a ground-level residence with approximately 1,027 square feet (buyer to verify), offering 2 bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill layout, 1 1/4 baths, a formal living room, a dining area with built-in buffet, plus a separate laundry room and pantry. Unit B is located upstairs with approximately 725 square feet (buyer to verify), configured as a 1-bedroom, 1-bath, with reported potential to create a second bedroom. Unit C is a downstairs studio unit with approximately 312 square feet (buyer to verify). The property includes a welcoming front porch, a basement for storage or potential use, and a detached rear storage structure that may offer ADU conversion potential (buyer to verify with the City). Recent updates include an updated electrical panel and subpanel.

The property is designated as a contributive property on Santa Ana’s Historic Properties list, and buyers can check for possible qualification for the Mills Act.

This is a fixer property offering a practical live-in-or-rent configuration, with multiple units for rental income. It may also appeal to buyers interested in further improvements and the possibility of expanding uses through ADU conversion, subject to City verification.

Key Highlights

  • Classic Craftsman triplex built in 1911 in Santa Ana’s Historic French Park neighborhood
  • 3 units: Unit A (ground‑level, ~1,027 SF, 2 bed/1.25 bath) plus Unit B (~725 SF, 1 bed/1 bath) and Unit C (~312 SF studio)
  • Unit A includes a Jack‑and‑Jill bed layout, formal living room, dining area with built‑in buffet, plus separate laundry room and pantry

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $66.9k $32.40
− Vacancy −$3.0k −$1.46
EGI $63.9k $30.94
− OpEx −$19.2k −$9.28
NOI $44.7k $21.66
2,064 SF · lease $32.40/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$638.6K
$558.8K – $745.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,705 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.27%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$586.0K
$512.8K – $683.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,022 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.83%
Theoretical Best
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tech Support Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair Daycare Center Restaurant (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Restaurant

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit Craftsman triplex with basement, front porch, and updated electrical—well-suited for owner-users or rental operators.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 831 French St Santa Ana, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $849,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Classic Craftsman triplex built in 1911 in Santa Ana’s Historic French Park neighborhood; 3 units: Unit A (ground‑level, ~1,027 SF, 2 bed/1.25 bath) plus Unit B (~725 SF, 1 bed/1 bath) and Unit C (~312 SF studio); Unit A includes a Jack‑and‑Jill bed layout, formal living room, dining area with built‑in buffet, plus separate laundry room and pantry
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