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12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 — Sold $995,000 by Daniel Gray
12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Another pre-probate listing closed by Daniel Gray in Orange County, CA. Good work.
12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Final sold price
SOLD$995,000
What sold at 12161 Nelson St, and for how much?
12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 sold for $995,000 on September 11, 2026. The listing was handled by Daniel Gray of RE/MAX Homefinders. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,119 sq ft, built in 1953. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Orange County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $995,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,119 sq ft |
| Year built | 1953 |
| County | Orange County, CA |
| Listing agent | Daniel Gray, RE/MAX Homefinders |
| APN | 089-291-07 |
| MLS # | PW26159218 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Orange County, California from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove CA 92840
Property profile
- Address
- 12161 Nelson St
- City / state / ZIP
- Garden Grove, CA, 92840
- County
- Orange County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1953
- APN
- 089-291-07
Mailing address
12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 11/03/2019
- Assessed value
- $209,650
- MLS #
- PW26159218
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$889Calculated from a 1,119 sq ft building and $995,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value475%Sold price was 475% of the $209,650 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale2,504Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio16%Building footprint covers about 16% of the 7,200 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but Daniel Gray of RE/MAX Homefinders and First Team Real Estate got 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove CA 92840 in Garden Grove closed cleanly. First Team Real Estate stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $995,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- Daniel Gray, RE/MAX Homefinders
- First Team Real Estate
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 sell for?
12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 sold for $995,000 on 09/11/2026.
When did 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 sell?
The transfer of 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was recorded on in Orange County, CA.
Who sold 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840?
12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was listed by Daniel Gray, RE/MAX Homefinders.
Who represented the buyer of 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840?
The buyer of 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 was represented by First Team Real Estate.
What kind of property is 12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840?
12161 Nelson St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1953.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Garden Grove?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Orange County, California from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
To pull the recorded deed for this parcel, start with the Orange County, California recorder of deeds. To understand how a pre-probate sale reaches closing, start with the references below.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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