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Key Details
Sold Price $947,775
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,324 sqft
Price per Sqft $715
MLS Listing ID PW25162228
Sold Date 08/21/25
Style Craftsman/Bungalow
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1911
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Own a Piece of Anaheim History: The Judge Homer Ames House (Circa 1911) Mills Act Approved/ Program Participant! Step into a timeless masterpiece at 303 N. Philadelphia Street the distinguished Judge Homer Ames House. This unique, single-level Craftsman Bungalow boasts captivating Japanese-influenced architecture, characterized by its sprawling, low-pitched roofline and inviting open flagstone porch, all gracefully perched on a gentle sloping corner lot. Beyond its breathtaking aesthetics, this home offers an extraordinary financial advantage: it's a Mills Act property, providing significantly reduced annual property taxes of just $3,371! Adding to its prestige, it's also proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a cherished part of the historic Melrose Backs Neighborhood within the Anaheim Colony historic district. Built in 1911 by Judge Homer Ames just before he became Anaheim's esteemed City Attorney (1912-1925) and later a Superior Court Judge, this residence exudes history. Inside, a large, rectangular living room welcomes you with a classic fireplace and elegant French doors leading to a versatile office/den. The formal dining room is a true highlight, featuring exquisite pocket doors, a built-in buffet, and unique wainscoting design. Throughout the living spaces, large casement windows invite beautiful natural light and offer picturesque views of charming Washington Park. The kitchen has been thoughtfully remodeled, offering plentiful crisp white cabinets, abundant counter space, and a convenient walk-in pantry. The remodeled bathroom is a t
Location
State CA
County Orange
Direction Turn off of N Anaheim Blvd onto E Cypress St. and then onto N Philadelphia
Interior
Interior Features Pantry
Heating Forced Air Unit
Cooling Central Forced Air
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room
Fireplace No
Appliance Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Good Condition
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Public
View Neighborhood
Roof Type Composition
Accessibility No Interior Steps
Porch Stone/Tile, Patio
Building
Story 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 1
Others
Tax ID 03511707
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Kobe Zimmerman
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties
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