Transforming a Stagnant Trust Property Sale into a Family's Victory

Over two years unsold. Then $2,200,000.

A family sold a vacant lot in the City of Orange, held under a Family Trust. The site, home to their family business since the 1980s, was mass-graded and rezoned Residential R3, Low-Medium to Medium Density at 6 to 24 DU per acre, after the business was sold. Despite over two years on the market, it remained unsold.

After meeting with the family to understand their goals, shaped by their 90-year-old father's recent cancer recovery, and updating them on market conditions and setting realistic expectations, multiple offers were procured, including a standout from a local developer with swift terms.

705 W Fletcher Ave Orange CA, vacant lot sold out of a family trust for $2,200,000
01

Home to the Family
Business Since the 1980s

A vacant lot in the City of Orange, held under a Family Trust. The site had been home to their family business since the 1980s.

705 W Fletcher Ave Orange CA, aerial of the vacant lot
02

Mass-Graded
and Rezoned R3

After the business was sold, the site was mass-graded and rezoned Residential R3, Low-Medium to Medium Density at 6 to 24 DU per acre.

03

Over Two Years
on the Market

Despite over two years on the market, the lot remained unsold.

04

Understanding
the Family's Goals

We met with the family to understand their goals, shaped by their 90-year-old father's recent cancer recovery. After updating them on market conditions and setting realistic expectations, we procured multiple offers, including a standout from a local developer with swift terms.

705 W Fletcher Ave Orange CA, the mass-graded vacant lot
705 W Fletcher Ave Orange CA, the R3 zoned parcel
05

$2,200,000 and
a 1031 Exchange

Following negotiations, the family chose a $2,200,000 offer for a quick close to secure income for their father and the trust. The family was then able to complete their planned 1031 exchange into a California rental property, ensuring steady cash flow for the trust's future.

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705 W Fletcher Ave Orange CA, site of the former family business

The Challenge

A vacant lot in the City of Orange, held under a Family Trust. The site, home to their family business since the 1980s, was mass-graded and rezoned Residential R3, Low-Medium to Medium Density at 6 to 24 DU per acre, after the business was sold. Despite over two years on the market, it remained unsold.

The Solution

We met with the family to understand their goals, shaped by their 90-year-old father's recent cancer recovery. After updating them on market conditions and setting realistic expectations, we procured multiple offers, including a standout from a local developer with swift terms.

Following negotiations, the family chose a $2,200,000 offer for a quick close to secure income for their father and the trust. The family was then able to complete their planned 1031 exchange into a California rental property, ensuring steady cash flow for the trust's future.

Every client's situation is unique, requiring a tailored approach. If you or your clients are navigating commercial real estate, especially probate or trust properties, we would love to connect.

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705 W Fletcher Ave Orange CA, vacant lot sold out of a family trust for $2,200,000

705 W Fletcher Ave, Orange

Vacant Lot  ·  Orange, CA  ·  Family Trust Sale

A vacant lot held under a Family Trust, home to the family business since the 1980s and mass-graded and rezoned Residential R3 at 6 to 24 DU per acre after the business was sold. Unsold after over two years on the market, it drew multiple offers and closed at $2,200,000 to a local developer with swift terms, followed by a 1031 exchange into a California rental property.

$2,200,000
Sale Price
R3
Residential Zoning
6 to 24
DU per Acre
2 Yrs+
Previously Unsold
1031
Exchange Completed

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Results reflect a specific property and market conditions at the time of sale. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

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