637 E Van Bibber, Orange, CA 92866
- $1,065,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,070
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,065,000
- Price Change
- ▼ $30,000 1783408418
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- PW26060732
- Year Built
- 1918
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Sq. Ft
- 1,070
- Lot Size
- 6,900
- Acres
- 0.16
- Lot Location
- 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Days on Market
- 105
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Craftsman
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
Property Description
637 E. Van Bibber is about a six-block walk to the Orange Circle. And it’s a good one. You pass homes that have stood for generations—mature trees, front porches, streets that haven’t changed much over time. It doesn’t feel like typical Orange County; it feels older than that. This 1918 Craftsman sits right in the heart of it. When it was built, this area was still transitioning from its orchard days. Land in this neighborhood traces back to early Orange families, including Captain Andrew Harrington Bibber, a Civil War veteran whose name still echoes in the area today. There’s also a long-standing story that this house may have started as a piano studio for Captain Bibber’s daughter—back when this was quiet farmland, and sounds traveled farther. Today, it’s part of the Old Towne Orange Historic District—a neighborhood that has preserved its original charm in a way that’s becoming rare. Life here is simple. Walk to the circle for coffee, grab dinner at Gabby’s, or enjoy breakfast at Snooze on weekends. Chapman University is just a few blocks away, bringing energy without disrupting the neighborhood's feel. The property might also qualify for the Mills Act, potentially providing property tax savings for owners who maintain its historic character. And with a lot this size, there’s plenty of room to consider an ADU for extra flexibility or long-term value.
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Additional Information
- Appliances
- Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Gas, Living Room
- Heat
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- View
- City Lights, Neighborhood
- Exterior Construction
- Redwood Siding, Wood Siding
- Patio
- Front Porch
- Roof
- Shingle
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- School District
- Orange Unified
- Elementary School
- Palmyra
- High School
- Orange
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Ernie Aguilar (Ernie@KaseRe.com) from Listing Office: Kase Real Estate.
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