Home | Orange County | Orange | 92866 | 637 E Van Bibber
MLS: CRPW26060732 | Status: Active | Price: $1,065,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,070 | 6,900 | 1918 |
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, ther
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRPW26060732 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 94 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Appliances | Oven Range - Electric |
| Dining Room | In Kitchen |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning, Living Room |
| Laundry | In Garage |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation | Raised |
| Pool | None |
| Style | Craftsman |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Orange Unified |
| High School District | Orange Unified |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
Ernie Aguilar
Kase Real Estate
License #: 01792942
Phone: –
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Gate Magnet | public | K-6 | 0.48 mi | 7 |
| Fairhaven Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.67 mi | 7 |
| Cambridge Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.73 mi | 2 |
| Orange High School | public | 9-12 | 1.01 mi | 5 |
| Richland Continuation High School | public | 9-12 | 1.07 mi | 1 |
| West Orange Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.09 mi | 5 |
| OUSD Community Day School | public | 7-12 | 1.11 mi | N/A |
| OUSD Home School | public | K-12 | 1.11 mi | 4 |
| OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy | public | K-12 | 1.12 mi | 9 |
| Rop-Career Education | public | UG | 1.13 mi | N/A |
| Sycamore Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.32 mi | 6 |
| La Veta Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.38 mi | 6 |
| Portola Middle School | public | 7-8 | 1.39 mi | 5 |
| John Muir Fundamental Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.41 mi | 6 |
| Sierra Preparatory Academy | public | K-8 | 1.41 mi | 2 |
| Yorba Middle School | public | 7-8 | 1.42 mi | 6 |
| California Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.56 mi | 7 |
| Handy Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.67 mi | 7 |
| McPherson Magnet School | public | K-8 | 1.77 mi | 8 |
| Prospect Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.89 mi | 5 |
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