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    • Listed by: Kase Real Estate • Ernie Aguilar • Contact: 714-200-4607
    Price cut: $30K (7/7)
    $1,065,000

    637 E Van Bibber Ave, Orange, CA 92866

    3beds
    1,070sqft
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    $6,664/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    6,900 Square Feet Lot
    $1,055,000 Zestimate®
    $995/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mature treesFront porchesLot this size
    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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    Ernie Aguilar DRE #01792942 714-200-4607,

    Kase Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26060732MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Upgraded
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Garage
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Screens
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,070 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage, On Street
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Stairs
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: South
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: Good Condition,Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City Lights, Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 6,900 Square Feet
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 39042113
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Redwood Siding, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Raised
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Repairs Cosmetic,Updated/Remodeled
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1918

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      Location
      • Region: Orange

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $995/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $894,744
      • Annual tax amount: $9,882
      • Date on market: 4/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 105 days
      • Listing terms: Submit
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Foreclosure details

        Estimated market value

        $1,055,000

        $1.00M - $1.11M

        $4,322/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$1,065,000-2.7%$995/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26060732 Report a problem
        6/9/2026Price change$1,095,000-4.7%$1,023/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26060732 Report a problem
        4/13/2026Listed for sale$1,149,000+33.6%$1,074/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26060732 Report a problem
        1/26/2023Sold$860,000-4.3%$804/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/28/2022Contingent$899,000$840/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC22214392 Report a problem
        10/4/2022Listed for sale$899,000+330.1%$840/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC22214392 Report a problem
        7/29/1998Sold$209,000$195/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,882 +2.2%$894,744 +2%
        2024$9,666 -18.3%$877,200 +178.5%
        2023$11,828 +232.7%$314,918 +2%
        2022$3,555 +2.8%$308,744 +2%
        2021$3,457 +1%$302,691 +1%
        2020$3,424 $299,588 +2%
        2019$3,424 +1.2%$293,714 +2%
        2018$3,382 +5.8%$287,955 +2%
        2017$3,195 $282,309 +2%
        2016$3,195 +2%$276,774 +1.5%
        2015$3,134 +3.8%$272,617 +2%
        2014$3,020 $267,277 +0.5%
        2013-- $266,070 +2%
        2012-- $260,853 +2%
        2011-- $255,739 +0.8%
        2010-- $253,828 -0.2%
        2009-- $254,432 +2%
        2008-- $249,444 +2%
        2007-- $244,553 +2%
        2006-- $239,758 +2%
        2005-- $235,057 +2%
        2004-- $230,449 +1.9%
        2003-- $226,226 +2%
        2002-- $221,791 +2%
        2001$2,213 +2%$217,443 +2%
        2000$2,170 $213,180
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92866

        Getting around

        74 / 100
        Very Walkable
        39 / 100
        Some Transit
        76 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Palmyra
        • 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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