831 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

• 3 beds |
• 4 baths

Property Description

Welcome to the Gowdy House, a classic Craftsman triplex located in the highly sought-after Historic French Park neighborhood and designated as a contributive property on Santa Anas Historic Properties list, check for possible qualification for Mills Act. Rich in character and architectural charm, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history with strong income potential. The property features three units: Unit A is a spacious ground-level residence of approximately 1,027 sq ft(buyer to verify), offering 2 bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill layout, 1 1/4 bath, a formal living room, dining area with built-in buffet, as well as a separate laundry room and pantry. Unit B is located upstairs and is approximately 725 sq ft(buyer to verify), configured as a 1-bedroom, 1-bath with potential to easily create a second bedroom. Unit C is a downstairs studio unit of approximately 312 sq ft(buyer to verify), ideal for additional income or flexible use. An exceptional opportunity for an owner-user, this live in one and rent the others setup provides the ability to offset your mortgage while enjoying the character of a historic home, with added flexibility for multigenerational living. Investors will be drawn to the triplex layout, delivering multiple income streams and significant upside through cosmetic improvements and potential ADU expansion (buyer to verify). Additional features include a welcoming front porch, basement for added storage or potential use, and a detached rear storage structure that may offer ADU conversion potential (buyer to verify with the City). Recent impr

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 28, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 5, 2026 at 4:13PM

Listing Office:

Advance Realty : 714-647-9844

Listing Agent:

Patricia Garcia-Velasquez : 714-404-9868

MLS ID:

PW26114732

Exterior

• General: N/K
• Pool: N/K

Construction

• General: Wood2 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
• County: Orange

Lot

• Zoning: Estimated39801803

Financial

• Source: California Regional MLS