
12542 9th Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
12542 9th Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Property Description
Property is being offered via auction. Welcome to 12542 9th Street — a rare opportunity to own a character-filled 1949 home on an expansive 14,040 sq ft lot in one of Garden Grove's most established neighborhoods. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2+ baths, and a generous 1,900+ sq ft of living space, this home blends timeless charm with incredible upside. The layout is warm and functional, featuring a cozy family room with fireplace, spacious bedrooms with room to grow, and an oversized garage structure with a large bonus room — perfect as a home office, gym, studio, or creative space. A separate laundry area adds everyday convenience. But the real story here is the land. With over 14,000 sq ft, this lot offers compelling ADU potential — build a detached guest house up to 1,200 sq ft, generate rental income, or create a multi-generational living arrangement. Buyers and investors alike will appreciate the scale of what's possible here. Situated near top-rated Crosby Elementary School, minutes to Disneyland, major freeways, dining, and retail. This is Southern California living with room to dream. Properties with lots of this size are increasingly rare — don't miss your window.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Garden Grove · Single Family Residence
Listed 20.8% above the median closed sale of $1,200,000. Price per sqft ($758) is a 54% discount to closed comps ($1,635). Closed comps sold at 268% of list — strong seller's market.
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Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9821 Stanford Avenue | Garden Grove | 1953 | 3 | 2 | 1,841 | 10,366 | $801 | $1.48M | 79 | 89 |
| 12451 Nutwood | Garden Grove | 1949 | 3 | 2 | 1,663 | 8,775 | $673 | $1.12M | 27 | 86 |
| 11662 Jewel Lane | Garden Grove | 1954 | 3 | 2 | 1,681 | 8,060 | $642 | $1.08M | 8 | 84 |
| 12692 West Street | Garden Grove | 1953 | 3 | 2 | 1,548 | 8,643 | $710 | $1.10M | 15 | 83 |
| 10112 Traylor Way | Garden Grove | 1957 | 4 | 3 | 1,627 | 7,405 | $768 | $1.25M | 44 | 81 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1,672 | 8,649.8 | $718.8 | $1.20M | 34.6 | |||
| Median | 1,663 | $1.12M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12381 Pine St. | Garden Grove | 1950 | 09/15/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,923 | 8,442 | $1.20M | $1.20M | $624 | 1.00 | 45 | 93 |
| 9211 Stanford | Garden Grove | 1952 | 09/03/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,761 | 11,900 | $1.26M | $1.29M | $733 | 1.02 | 26 | 90 |
| 12071 Reva | Garden Grove | 1956 | 09/11/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,773 | 7,800 | $1.18M | $114,500 | $65 | 0.10 | 78 | 88 |
| 12211 Granite | Garden Grove | 1964 | 09/08/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,170 | 11,342 | $1.05M | $1.09M | $502 | 1.04 | 47 | 88 |
| 9042 Marylee | Garden Grove | 1952 | 09/15/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | 7,298 | $1.10M | $11.25M | $6,250 | 10.23 | 45 | 86 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1,885.4 | 9,356.4 | $2.99M | $2.99M | $1,634.8 | — | 48.2 | ||||
| Median | 1,800 | $1.20M | $1.20M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.