2261 Papaya Drive
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Listing broker / agent: NextMove Real Estate · Ray Fernandez · 562.400.7004 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26189661 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:31 UTC
About this property
Tucked away in the hills of La Habra Heights, this is the kind of home that makes you forget you’re still in Southern California. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and incredible views stretching all the way toward Long Beach and Catalina Island on a clear day, this home is all about slowing down and enjoying the scenery. Start your morning in the kitchen looking out over the hills, spend the afternoon surrounded by colorful bougainvillea, birds of paradise, plumeria, succulents and mature avocado trees, then finish the day in the hot tub watching the sunset from the expansive backyard deck. Not bad, right? Inside, soaring ceilings, spacious bedrooms, generous closets, fresh paint and warm laminate flooring create a comfortable, move-in-ready feel while the classic kitchen fits perfectly with the home's relaxed character. Outside feels like your own private hideaway, with lush, low-maintenance landscaping, birds singing and more than 180 degrees of beautiful views. There’s also a detached 2-car garage, tankless water heater, attic fan and water softener for added comfort and convenience. And when you feel like leaving your little slice of paradise, Hacienda Golf Club and everyday shopping and dining are just minutes away. Even better, the sellers are open to including much of the furniture and appliances upon request. Come for the views, stay for the hot tub—and you may never want to leave.
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26189661
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,713 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 1.1397 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1961
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Listing
- Days on market
- 40
Building
- Year built
- 1961
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Fiberglass, Private
- Patio / porch
- Deck
- Lot features
- Lot Over40000 Sqft
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Golf Course, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Community features
- Rural
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Fullerton Joint Union High
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grazide Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hacienda la Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights | Not reported | 1.6 mi |
| Arbolita Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Habra City Elementary · La Habra | K–6 | 1.6 mi |
| El Cerrito Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Habra City Elementary · La Habra | K–6 | 1.7 mi |
| Ladera Palma Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Habra City Elementary · La Habra | K–6 | 2.0 mi |
| Walnut Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Habra City Elementary · La Habra | K–6 | 2.1 mi |
| Wedgeworth Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hacienda la Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| Mesa Robles (school website, opens in a new tab) Hacienda la Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights | Not reported | 2.1 mi |
| Sierra Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Habra City Elementary · La Habra | K–6 | 2.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,069,888
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,099,888
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,099,888
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-07 17:55 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 01:05 | $1,069,888 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:49 | $1,099,888 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in La Habra Heights
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
4 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 11:29 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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