Fully Approved and Permit Ready House Remodel Plans! A thoughtfully reimagined residence nestled in the highly desirable north east quadrant of the Old Town Orange Historic District where historic character, modern comfort, and future value converge. This home presents a rare, meaningful value-add opportunity to own a home in the Old Town Orange Historic District with more than $250,000 invested across property improvements, planning, engineering, historic resource assessment completion, and approvals representing over 13 months of completed groundwork. Fully approved, permit ready house remodel plans envision an approximately 180-square-foot addition to the home to create a future 3 bedroom, 3 bath layout with a luxurious primary suite, walk-in closet, and spa-style primary bath. Separately, the approximately 300 sqft garage that is proposed for conversion to an ADU is in final review phase for city approval and permits. This would present the potential for a total of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 1,729 square feet of living space on the premises. This is a significant value for a new owner with ready to build, approved plan sets for the home and final building department review for the ADU underway anticipating full approval in coming weeks.
Currently, the updated the home features extensive improvements throughout and is being sold with a completed termite clearance. The new kitchen features quartz countertops and new GE appliances, while updated baths include custom tile, new shower valves, cabinetry and fixtures with a newly reglazed tub. Major system upgrades include new PEX plumbing, a new HVAC system and ducting throughout the home, and a Noritz tankless water heater. Professionally leveled floors, new laminate flooring, fresh interior texture and paint, and exterior paint provide a polished foundation for everyday living. The private grounds have been transformed into a lush English garden inspired retreat, with more than 80 new plants, commercial-grade Netafim drip irrigation, fresh mulch, and decomposed-granite pathways throughout the lot. Three mature, highly productive fruit trees (apple, orange, and lemon) complete the setting.
Phenomenal location being a little over a 1/2 mile to everything in Old Town Orange whether local eats or shopping, approximately 3/4 mile to Chapman University, and 1 mile to the 55 freeway.
For sale
Listed by: BHHS CA Properties • Jenni Abney • Contact: 951-733-7456
$1,375,000
173 N Waverly St, Orange, CA 92866
2beds
1,254sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
6,750 Square Feet Lot
$1,333,300 Zestimate®
$1,096/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days
- 949
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Jenni Abney DRE #01265467 951-733-7456,
BHHS CA Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26173236
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Laminate
- Doors: French Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,254 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Masonry,New Condition,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,750 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard, Zero Lot Line
Details
- Parcel number: 38606203
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Glass, HardiPlank Type, Concrete, Stucco, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,096/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,071,000
- Date on market: 8/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Ring doorbell camera, New GE Kitchen Appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher) included as is without warranty, bathroom mirrors.
- Exclusions: All staging items, personal belongings in garage
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,333,300
$1.27M - $1.40M
$4,148/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+31%$1,096/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $1,050,000-3.2%$837/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW25060889 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Pending sale | $1,085,000$865/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Contingent | $1,085,000$865/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Price change | $1,085,000-4.4%$865/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,135,000$905/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,071,000 +209% |
| 2025 | $4,076 +2.3% | $346,557 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,984 +2.3% | $339,762 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,894 +2% | $333,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,817 +2.8% | $326,569 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,713 +0.9% | $320,166 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,679 | $316,884 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,679 +1.2% | $310,671 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,635 +5.8% | $304,580 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,436 | $298,608 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,436 +1.9% | $292,753 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,371 +3.7% | $288,356 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,251 | $282,708 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $281,431 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $275,913 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $270,503 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $268,482 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $269,121 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $263,845 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $258,672 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $253,600 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $248,628 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $243,753 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $239,286 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $234,595 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,410 +1.9% | $229,996 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,365 | $225,487 |
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Neighborhood: 92866
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange
- High: Orange
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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