714-914-4996

637 E Van Bibber ,
Orange, CA 92866

$1,149,000

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.

Basic Information

MLS #:
PW26060732

Price:
$1,149,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$1,073.00

Address:
637 E Van Bibber ,
Orange, CA 92866

MLS Area:
OTO - Old Towne Orange

Subdivision:

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
0

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,070 sq ft

Lot Size:
6,900 sq ft

Year Built:
1918

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:
In Kitchen

Laundry:
In Garage, Washer Hookup

Entry Location:
South

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas, Living Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Forced Air, Central

Floor:
Tile, Carpet, Wood

Appliances:
Tankless Water Heater, Electric Range

Interior Features:
Ceiling Fan(s)

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
No Interior Steps

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Detached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Street

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$0.00 /

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Cable Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Orange Unified

Elementary:
PALMYR

Middle:

High:
ORANGE3

Exterior Features

Pool:
None

Spa:
None

Patio:
Front Porch

View:
City Lights, Neighborhood

Construction:
Wood Siding, Redwood Siding

Foundation:
Raised

Roof:
Shingle

Windows:
Screens

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Sprinklers In Front, Level with Street, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, 0-1 Unit/Acre, Park Nearby, Front Yard, Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Lawn, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Repairs Cosmetic, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Kase Real Estate , Ernie Aguilar , 01792942

Co-Listed:
Kase Real Estate , Keven Stirdivant , 01434793

Last
Updated:
4/13/2026 2:30 PM

637 E Van Bibber ,
Orange, CA 92866