714-914-4996

135 S Calle Alta ,
Orange, CA 92869

$2,449,000

Don’t miss this RARE opportunity to own a meticulously upgraded hilltop stunner with breathtaking panoramic views. Set a atop one of the highest hills in East Orange on a quiet cul-de-sac of homes the views offer a sense of serenity that must be experienced to be fully understood. From snow-capped mountain peaks to unadorned rolling green hills to shimmering city lights to sunsets over the ocean...the views take the starring role from nearly every room in the house and sprawling 13,000 SF grounds. Set on one level with no interior steps, this sought-after John Lyttle built home has been reimagined with over $400,000 in upgrades so the next lucky owner can ease right in and enjoy the luxury living from day one. Outstanding features include an iron double-door entry which opens to a bold, resort-like interior defined by beamed ceilings and travertine floors. A Great Room with stone fireplace and a wall of glass doors opens to the Chef’s Kitchen equipped with gas range, double ovens, walk-in pantry, dedicated breakfast nook and island with breakfast bar. Living spaces flow effortlessly from kitchen to dining room to the inviting family room surrounded by serene mountain views and warmed by a second fireplace with window seats. Sliding glass doors from dining & living spaces blur lines between inside and out to sprawling grounds upgraded with warm pavers and lush, low maintenance turf. Whether you’re hosting at the built-in BBQ/bar or relaxing under one of the covered patios or playing a game of corn hole or croquet, the views steal the show. And if gardening delights, citrus trees & a dedicated garden area awaits your personal touch. Additional highlights include an enormous primary suite boasting three closets (including two walk-ins,) soaking tub, tiled shower and dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms feature built-in desks and cabinetry, perfect for a home office or student setup, and a beautifully remodeled bath. The three car finished garage includes newly installed cabinetry & attic storage with pull-down ladder. This highly sought after neighborhhod sits above the famed Orange Hill restaurant and is blocks from Pacific Ranch Market with wide, quiet streets plus hiking trails, tennis & pickleball courts included in the low HOA dues. Whether you are soaking in majestic, ever-changing sunrises and sunsets or enjoying walks through this remarkable neighborhood, this rare hilltop estate offers a legacy of luxury and a view that simply cannot be replicated.

Basic Information

MLS #:
PW26036618

Price:
$2,449,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$907.00

Address:
135 S Calle Alta ,
Orange, CA 92869

MLS Area:
75 - Orange, Orange Park Acres E of 55

Subdivision:
Other (OTHR)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
26

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,700 sq ft

Lot Size:
13,000 sq ft

Year Built:
1980

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Living Room, Family Room

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook

Laundry:
In Kitchen

Entry Location:
Main Level

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas Starter, Living Room, Great Room, Family Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Tile, Stone, Laminate

Appliances:
6 Burner Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Gas Range, Double Oven, Freezer, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
No Interior Steps, Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Detached

Garage:
3 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Driveway - Brick, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Oversized

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$110.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Hiking Trails, Pickleball, Horse Trails, Tennis Court(s)

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:

School Information

District:
Orange Unified

Elementary:
PANORA

Middle:
SANTIA

High:
ELMOD2

Exterior Features

Pool:
None

Spa:
None

Patio:
Covered, Terrace, Brick, Lanai

View:
Mountain(s), City Lights, Hills, Canyon, Panoramic

Construction:

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Tile

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Blinds

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Cul-De-Sac, Sprinklers Drip System, Garden, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs, Horse Trails, Hiking, Sidewalks

Other Structures:
Tennis Court Private

Structure Condition:
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Seven Gables Real Estate , Bonnie Gausewitz , 00937425

Co-Listed:
Seven Gables Real Estate , Hailey Gausewitz , 02126913

Last
Updated:
3/18/2026 1:52 AM

135 S Calle Alta ,
Orange, CA 92869