637 E Van Bibber, Orange, CA 92866
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637 E Van Bibber,Orange, CA 92866
$1,149,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,070 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: ernie aguilar, keven stirdivant
Office: kase real estate949-200-9818
MLS#:PW26060732
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,149,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,073.83
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:1918
- Listing ID #:PW26060732
- Added:51 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 22, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Electric Range
- Living area:1,070 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central, Forced Air
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1918
- Building area:1,070 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.16 Acres
- Lot Features:Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard
- Architectural Style:Craftsman
- Construction Materials:Redwood Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:FrontPorch
- Foundation Description:Raised
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Orange
- Elementary school:Palmyra
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,149,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,073.83
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Electric Range
- Amenities:All Bedrooms Down, Carbon Monoxide (CO2) Detector, Ceiling Fans, Tankless Water Heater
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Garage, On Street
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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