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637 E Van Bibber
For Sale $1,149,000 ($1,073.83 per Sq Ft)
$1,149,000 ($1,073.83 per Sq Ft)
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,070 Sq Ft
- 6,900 Sq Ft
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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Amenities
Garage
Pool
Garden
Security System
Internet
Telephone
Heating
Fireplace
Balcony & Patio
TV / Cable
Laundry
Hardwood Floors
Spa
Air Conditioning
Solar Power
Floor Plan
Great Views
Natural Light
Quiet
Water View
Elevator
Guest Unit(s)
Furnished
220 Volt
Property Details
| List Price | $1,149,000 |
| Property Type | Single Family Homes |
| Usable Sqft | 1,070 |
| Number of Stories | 1 stories |
| Parking Spots | 2 spots |
| Year Built | 1918 |
| Last Sold | Unknown |
| Sold Price | Unknown |
| HOA Fees: | $0 |
| Association Name: | Unknown |
| Association Amenities: | Unknown |
| APN # | 39042113 |
| MLS # | PW26060732 |
| Property ID | 322722179 |
| Lot Sqft | 6,900 |
| Zoning | Unknown |
| Total Units | 1 |
| Days on Market | 51 |
| Original List Price | $1,075,000 |
| Applicances | Electric Range,Tankless Water Heater% |
| Date Updated | May 02, 2026 |
| Date Created | March 23, 2026 |
Listing Provided By
Ernie Aguilar an agent of Kase Real Estate. Lic #01792942
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