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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.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 2 | LAST UPDATED | 4/13/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR BUILT | 1918 | COMMUNITY | OTO - Old Towne Orange |
| GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 | COUNTY | Orange |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Palmyra |
|---|---|
| High School | Orange |
| PRICE HISTORY | |
| Prior to Apr 1, '26 | $1,075,000 |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, '26 - Today | $1,149,000 |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater |
| AREA | OTO - Old Towne Orange |
| CONSTRUCTION | Redwood Siding, Wood Siding |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Central, Forced Air |
| INTERIOR | Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen |
| LOT | 6900 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 6900 |
| PARKING | Garage, On Street |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | None |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STORIES | 1 |
| STYLE | Craftsman |
| UTILITIES | Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | City Lights, Neighborhood |
| WATER | Public |
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